Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 – Analog Classics is a desktop 10-in / 6-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for musicians, producers and recording engineers who require detailed audio conversion and flexible real-time processing. Featuring two Unison-enabled microphone preamps, a front-panel instrument input and onboard QUAD Core DSP, it lets performers record through compatible UAD preamp, compressor and amplifier emulations with near-zero latency. Gen 2 conversion, optical input expansion and comprehensive monitor control make it a capable studio centrepiece, while the included UAD Analog Classics bundle provides a broad selection of recording and mixing software.

Key features

• 10-in / 6-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
• Gen 2 audio conversion at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
• 2 Unison-enabled microphone preamps
• Front-panel Hi-Z input for guitar or bass
• QUAD Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing
• Optical input supporting ADAT or S/PDIF
• Balanced stereo monitor outputs and 2 additional line outputs
• Dedicated stereo headphone output
• Built-in talkback microphone and alternate speaker switching
• Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes and flexible routing through UAD Console
• Apollo Monitor Correction support powered by Sonarworks
• UAD Analog Classics software bundle included

Overview

Included Content

• Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 audio interface
• External power supply
• UAD Analog Classics plug-in bundle, available through registration
• UAD Console and supporting software available to download
• Included software highlights: UA 610-A and 610-B Preamp & EQ, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor and UA 1176 FET Compressor
• Additional software highlights: Oxide Tape Recorder, Galaxy Tape Echo, Pure Plate Reverb and PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Creative Tools

• Record vocals, acoustic instruments and line-level equipment through the two microphone/line inputs, with +48 V phantom power available for condenser microphones.
• Use compatible Unison preamp plug-ins to change the input impedance and gain behaviour of the preamps, bringing the response and tonal character of modelled analogue equipment into the recording process.
• Connect a guitar or bass directly to the front-panel Hi-Z input and develop recording tones with compatible amplifier and pedal emulations.
• Build real-time recording and monitoring chains using four onboard DSP cores. Available processing capacity depends on the selected UAD plug-ins and sample rate.
• Shape vocals and instruments with the Analog Classics bundle, combining tube preamp colour, compression and equalisation before adding tape character, echo or plate reverb.
• Use Auto-Gain in UAD Console to help establish recording levels, and recall Plug-In Scenes when switching between performers or recording tasks.
• Expand the input count through the optical connection using a compatible ADAT preamp or S/PDIF source, allowing additional microphones and instruments to join the session.
• Compare mixes through alternate speakers and communicate with performers using the integrated talkback microphone.
• Refine monitor or headphone playback with Apollo Monitor Correction when paired with the required Sonarworks SoundID Reference software and compatible calibration equipment.
• Combine onboard UAD processing with native software running on the computer to balance tracking requirements and larger mixing sessions.

Ideal For

• Music producers
• Recording and mixing engineers
• Vocalists and songwriters
• Guitarists and bassists
• Home and project studios
• Studios requiring optical input expansion
• Musicians using real-time UAD processing
• Anyone seeking a desktop Apollo interface with QUAD Core DSP and integrated monitor control