Apollo Twin X DUO | Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface: Ultimate Studio Quality on Your Desktop
Available Editions:
- Essentials+ Edition
- Studio+ Edition
Product Overview
The Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface is a powerful 10x6 desktop audio interface designed for both professional and home studio environments. Featuring elite-class audio conversion, two Unison™ mic preamps, DUO Core DSP processing, and a comprehensive software suite, it provides premium recording and monitoring capabilities for Mac and Windows users alike.
Key Benefits:
- Next-Generation Audio Conversion: Experience unrivaled clarity and dynamic range, with low distortion and pristine detail.
- Authentic Analog Tones: Record through Unison™ mic preamps, capturing the true sound of legendary gear from brands like Neve, API, and Manley.
- Extensive UAD Plug-In Library: Access over 200 DSP-powered and native UAD plug-ins, including popular options like Capitol Chambers and Sound City Studios.
- Precision Monitoring: Mix with confidence using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®* for accurate room and headphone tuning.
- Auto-Gain: Quickly set input levels across multiple channels with a single click, ensuring consistent sound quality.
- Bass Management: Integrate a subwoofer seamlessly to enhance your low-end mix response.
- UAD Console App Integration: Efficiently manage low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio setups.
- Premium Plug-Ins: Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions include award-winning UAD plug-ins worth thousands, from brands like Auto-Tune, Fairchild, and Teletronix.
Why Choose Apollo Twin X DUO?
Experience the Best of Analog and Digital Worlds The Apollo Twin X DUO brings decades of Universal Audio’s renowned craftsmanship into a compact, desktop-friendly interface. With its 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion and DUO Core DSP, it delivers the classic warmth of analog sound combined with cutting-edge digital features. You can track and mix in real-time, using the same iconic sounds and effects that have shaped countless hit records.
Unison™ Preamps for Real-Time Analog Sound The Apollo Twin X DUO’s Unison™ mic preamps enable you to record through exacting emulations of studio-standard preamps, including those from Neve, API, and Avalon. These preamps capture the tonal nuances of each analog circuit with incredible fidelity, adding rich textures to your recordings.
Comprehensive Monitoring Solutions Equipped with the latest Apollo Monitor Correction technology, powered by Sonarworks®, the Apollo Twin X DUO ensures accurate monitoring in any setting. You can rely on precise sound replication, whether through monitors or headphones, so your mixes sound perfect on all systems.
Hybrid DSP and Native Workflow Take advantage of Apollo Twin X’s DUO Core DSP processing combined with native processing on your computer, enabling you to work with extensive plug-in chains and large session files. This hybrid system provides the flexibility and power needed for complex productions, outpacing native-only setups.
Expandable and Versatile The Apollo Twin X DUO is not only powerful but also scalable. With the ability to link up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces, you can expand your studio setup as your needs grow, supporting up to 128 channels of I/O.
Key Features
- 10 x 6 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with DUO Core DSP for real-time processing.
- Two Unison™ Mic Preamps for analog emulation and a Hi-Z instrument input.
- Optical Toslink Input for ADAT or S/PDIF expansion.
- Enhanced D/A Conversion with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and 129 dB dynamic range.
- Monitor Calibration for accurate monitoring, using Apollo Monitor Correction with Sonarworks®*.
- Integrated Monitor Controller with features like alternate speaker switching and talkback.
- Full UAD Plug-In Support across VST, AU, and AAX formats, compatible with major DAWs such as LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Ableton Live.
- Upgradeable and Scalable through Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and select Dante models for extensive studio flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What makes the Apollo Twin X DUO different from other audio interfaces? The Apollo Twin X DUO combines high-resolution audio conversion with real-time DSP processing and Unison™ preamps, offering analog warmth and digital precision that set it apart.
2. Is Apollo Twin X DUO compatible with all DAWs? Yes, it is compatible with major DAWs including LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Ableton Live.
3. Can I use the Apollo Twin X DUO with Windows? Absolutely. The Apollo Twin X DUO supports both Mac and Windows operating systems with Thunderbolt connectivity.
4. What are Unison™ preamps, and how do they enhance recording quality? Unison™ preamps replicate the sound and behavior of classic analog preamps, capturing the character and nuances of legendary studio gear with exceptional accuracy.
5. Does Apollo Twin X DUO require additional licenses for all features? Some advanced features, like Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®, may require additional licenses available from Sonarworks.
6. Can I expand my setup with multiple Apollo devices? Yes, you can link up to four Apollo interfaces for a total of 128 channels of premium I/O, making the Apollo Twin X DUO ideal for both home and professional studios.
For complete details and specifications, visit the Universal Audio website.
*Coming Q4 2024, requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com
**For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com
Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition
Channel Strips & Preamps (6)
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 (7)
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
Equalizers (6)
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 (4)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1)
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation (3)
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms (3)
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar & Bass (3)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion
Included Plug-Ins in Studio+ Edition
Channel Strips & Preamps (9)
Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
V76 Preamplifier
Compressors / Limiters (17)
dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
Empirical Labs Distressor
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Fairchild 660 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Compressor
Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
UA 175B Classic Limiter
UA 176 Classic Limiter
Equalizers (6)
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 (7)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
Auto-Tune Realtime X
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (6)
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Moog Minimoog
Opal Morphing Synth
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Ravel Grand Piano
Waterfall B3 Organ
Delay & Modulation (6)
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Studio D Chorus
Waterfall Rotary Speaker
Reverbs & Rooms (4)
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar & Bass (3)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion
