Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Quad Gen2 Ess+

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2 is a 10x6 desktop Thunderbolt audio interface that offers elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, dual Unison™ mic preamps, QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, Bass Management, and a premium software suite, compatible with both Mac and Windows.

Unmatched Audio Conversion and Dynamic Range

The Apollo Twin X delivers the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo interface. Its high-resolution audio conversion ensures you hear every detail of your recordings, providing unmatched clarity and depth, making it ideal for music production, mixing, and mastering.

Unison™ Preamps for Authentic Analogue Tones

Record in real-time through the renowned Unison™ mic preamps, which accurately emulate iconic analogue preamps from brands like Neve, API, Avalon, and Manley. This technology captures the exact circuit behaviours of the original hardware, offering professional analogue tones at your fingertips.

Access to an Extensive UAD Plug-in Library

Gain access to a vast library of over 200+ award-winning UAD DSP and native plug-ins. These include legendary compressors, EQs, reverbs, and preamps, such as the Teletronix LA-2A, Capitol Chambers, and the EL8 Distressor, enabling you to create world-class mixes using the same tools used in top studios worldwide.

Real-Time Recording and Low-Latency Monitoring

The Apollo Twin X allows you to record and monitor with near-zero latency, even when using complex plug-in chains, thanks to the QUAD Core DSP processing. The UAD Console app further simplifies your workflow by enabling intuitive routing, cue mix setups, and low-latency monitoring.

Enhanced Monitoring with Apollo Monitor Correction

The Gen 2 Apollo Twin X features UA’s highest-resolution D/A converters, paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®. This ensures accurate monitoring in any environment, whether through speakers or headphones, so you can confidently make critical mixing decisions.

Bass Management for Full-Range Monitoring

Integrate a subwoofer into your setup using the Apollo Twin X’s bass management feature, allowing you to monitor the full frequency spectrum of your mix with precision, ensuring every detail is represented clearly, including the low-end.

Auto-Gain for Faster Workflow

The Apollo Twin X’s Auto-Gain function helps you set levels across multiple inputs in seconds, streamlining your recording process and ensuring optimal levels without disrupting your creative flow.

Scalable and Future-Proof Studio Integration

Expand your studio setup by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces, providing up to 128 premium I/O channels. This ensures your studio can grow alongside your creative ambitions, making the Apollo Twin X a future-proof investment.

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2 is designed for professionals seeking elite audio quality, authentic analogue emulations, and seamless integration into any modern studio environment. Its combination of advanced features, including Unison™ preamps, DSP-powered plug-ins, and next-gen monitoring, offers unparalleled performance and flexibility for producers, engineers, and musicians alike.

Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps

• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters

• Fairchild 670 Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalisers

• Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
• Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
• Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb