Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Heritage Edition Processing (Win)
Superior
Desktop Audio Conversion with
Classic Analog Sound for Windows.
With
its class-leading resolution and Realtime UAD Processing, Apollo Twin
USB sets a new standard for desktop music production.
This
2x6 USB 3 interface for Windows allows you to record with near-zero
latency through the full range of UAD Powered Plug-Ins —
ingeniously merging classic analog tones with cutting-edge features.
Record with world-class Apollo A/D and D/A conversion — as heard on hundreds of hit records
Use alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards, UAD-2 Satellite FireWire, and UAD-2 Satellite USB for truly scalable mixing power
Mix with UAD plug-ins like the included Teletronix® LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec® EQs, and 610-B Preamp
Track with near-zero latency through preamp emulations from Neve,® API,® Manley® and more using Unison™ technology†
Unison Technology: The Genuine Sound of Neve, SSL, API & Manley Preamps
Apollo Twin features two Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you
track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, SSL, API,
Manley, and Universal Audio. An Apollo exclusive, Unison technology
nails the tone of these sought-after tube and solid state mic pres —
including their input impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and
the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware.
The
secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between
Apollo’s mic preamps and its onboard UAD-2 DUO Core DSP
Acceleration. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input
in Apollo Console software, and it physically reconfigures the Apollo
interface's impedance — so you can tap into the classic sounds of
the world’s most recorded mic preamps.
A
Full Suite of Classic
Analog Processing Onboard
Right out of the box, Apollo Twin USB provides a suite of
incredible analog emulation plug-ins including the world’s only
authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, Pultec EQs, and the
Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp. Developed by UA’s
world-renowned team of algorithm engineers, these Realtime Analog
Classic plug-ins set the standard by which all other hardware
emulation plug-ins are judged.
From the tube warmth of the
Pultec EQ on guitars, to the gentle limiting of the LA-2A on vocals,
your recordings will take a giant leap forward in rich, sonically
complex analog sound.
Access the World of UAD Powered Plug-Ins
Beyond
the included Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins, Apollo Twin USB lets
you tap into the full library award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins —
including vintage EQs, Compressors, Reverbs, Tape Machines and more —
at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software’s buffer
size and without taxing your computer’s CPU.
With
exclusive emulations from Neve, Studer, Manley, API, Ampex, Lexicon,
Fender, and more,† it’s like having an endless analog
studio, right on your desktop. And unlike competing interfaces, these
DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing.
Next-Generation A/D and D/A Conversion
Of course, the heart of any audio interface is the quality of its conversion. In designing the next-generation Apollo range, UA engineers started with an obsessive auditioning of the latest A/D and D/A converters, ultimately pairing the selected 24-bit/192kHz converters with all-new analog circuitry for the optimal signal path. Apollo Twin provides increased dynamic range and lower THD versus other interfaces — rivaling dedicated converters costing thousands more.
Apollo: The Choice of New-School Professionals
Apollo is the confirmed choice of hit-making professionals, used to record landmark albums by Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1), Arcade Fire (Everything Now), Post Malone (Beerbongs & Bentleys), and many more. The Apollo range of interfaces has earned numerous industry awards from Sound on Sound, Future Music, and Electronic Musician — as well as the prestigious TEC Award for computer audio hardware five years running.
Now with Vintage Amps
New for Apollo Twin USB is Unison technology on the front panel instrument input, giving you dead-on, impedance-matched emulations of guitar and bass amps like the Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe, Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959, and the Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier.
A Sleek, Low-latency App
With Apollo Twin’s Console 2.0 application — a complete re-imagining of Apollo’s original Console software — you can take advantage of over 25 new user-requested features such as Channel Strip presets, Drag & Drop functionality, dynamically resizable windows, and more.
Features
- Desktop 2x6 USB 3 audio interface
for Windows with world-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio
conversion
Realtime UAD Processing for tracking through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, Mic Preamps, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with near-zero (sub-2ms) latency
Includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.
Unison™ technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps
USB 3 connection for easy connectivity on Windows-based recording systems
Two premium mic/line preamps; Two line outputs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphones output
Two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
Up to eight channels of additional digital input via Optical connection
Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Audio Units, VST, RTAS & AAX64 in all major DAWs
USB System Requirements
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Windows 10 64-Bit Edition
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Available built-in USB 3 SuperSpeed port*
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Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor*
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6 gigabytes available storage
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USB 3.0 SuperSpeed cable (included)
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Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
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Compatible VST, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software
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For additional compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com
*Notes:
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Quad Core i7 or better recommended
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2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
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USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested for Apollo Twin USB or UAD-2 Satellite USB connections