Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface, Essentials+ Edition












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The entry point to the Apollo X family, this ever-popular interface puts 2 mic preamps on your desk, with DUO-core processing for 30+ bundled UAD plug-ins.
Overview
Available in the Essentials+ edition with 33 select plug-ins included, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo Gen 2 is a desktop 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with two Unison mic preamps, elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, Bass Management, DUO core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.
Hear every detail in your recordings with the 2nd generation of UA's Apollo Twin X interfaces, featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, dual Unison mic preamps, and DUO Core DSP processing letting you record in realtime through the world's best UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, SSL, and hundreds more.
Trusted for decades by top artists and producers around the globe, Apollo Twin X brings timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship right to your desktop.
- Experience analog tones with Unison preamps, letting you record in realtime through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender, and more
- Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more
- Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks (requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from… read more sonarworks.com)
- Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the take
- Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using bass management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup
- Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app
- Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
- Two Unison mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, optical Toslink input (ADAT or S/PDIF)
- Two 1/4" monitor outs, two 1/4" line outs (ALT), one 1/4" TRS headphone out
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
- Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
- Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks (requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com)
- Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
- Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
- Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
- Includes 33+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ Edition
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
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
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Hear every detail in your recordings with the 2nd generation of UA's Apollo Twin X interfaces, featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, dual Unison mic preamps, and DUO Core DSP processing letting you record in realtime through the world's best UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, SSL, and hundreds more.
Trusted for decades by top artists and producers around the globe, Apollo Twin X brings timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship right to your desktop.
Key Benefits:
- Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo- Experience analog tones with Unison preamps, letting you record in realtime through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender, and more
- Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more
- Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks (requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from… read more sonarworks.com)
- Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the take
- Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using bass management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup
- Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app
- Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
Get the Best Apollo Yet on Your Desktop
Universal Audio built Apollo Twin X for the next generation of music producers looking to get the sounds used by the world's biggest artists for decades. With its unprecedented dynamic range and elite-class 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion -- now with enhanced monitoring -- Apollo Twin X is ready for your own creative journey, bringing the sound of the stars into your studio.Record Through World-Famous Preamps
With two Unison preamps and front panel Hi-Z instrument input, Apollo Twin X lets you track in realtime through emulations of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more, giving you the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds
Right out of the box, Apollo Twin X gives you the tools used in the world's biggest studios. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg -- you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo Twin X features UA's highest-resolution D/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. This means that when you playback your audio through monitors or headphones, you'll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master.Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo Twin X has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management and Plug-In Scenes, it's easy to find a flow that fits your needs.A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo Twin X's DUO Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains -- a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.Expand Your Studio as You Grow
Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin X. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach. For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com.Features:
- 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with DUO Core DSP plug-in processing- Two Unison mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, optical Toslink input (ADAT or S/PDIF)
- Two 1/4" monitor outs, two 1/4" line outs (ALT), one 1/4" TRS headphone out
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
- Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
- Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks (requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com)
- Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
- Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
- Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
- Includes 33+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ Edition
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
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
Specs
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 4.24 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 6 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): APTXDG2-ESS
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 831-440-1176
Web: https://help.uaudio.com/
Phone: 831-440-1176
Web: https://help.uaudio.com/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted February 9, 2025 by Sikm Go Get Em in Milltown, NJ
"An Upgrade For The Books!"
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I’ve had the Apollo Solo for over a year and it was fantastic! Recorded my first album with it, but then decided to upgrade to the Apollo Twin X 2 and what an amazing upgrade! I love using the Avalon 737vT with the UA1176 AE along with the Pultec, it brings out the best in any mic I use with it! I love how the Twin X 2 has 2 unison preamps and line 3/4 to run a headphone preamp, along with stereo monitor outs for my monitor speakers. The near zero latency performance is outstanding as well as the hardware emulations being very accurate to the actual outboard gear!!! Universal Audio has taken me from being a mediocre engineer and producer to reaching professionalism in my home studio! I highly recommend any audio interface by Universal Audio as you can hear and see the dedicated engineering put into their gear! Mostly I recommend the Apollo Twin X 2 if you’re looking for world class results in your recordings!
Sound
Depending on what factors including your acoustical treatment of the room, microphone types, knowledge and experience, can determine the grade of quality of your recordings, however if you invest the time into learning about this interface, the results will amaze you! I have a $400 microphone that sounds like it’s over $1,000 with the right plug ins, EQ, and clean takes, you can achieve audio greatness with the Apollo Twin X 2!
Features
I find it most useful with vocal recordings as well as mixing… read more and mastering.
Ease of Use
Very easy to use, it is a must you learn about how to route your i/o matrix as that can be tedious at first but once you get the correct routing, you won’t believe your ears how professional it sounds!!!
Quality
Universal Audio gear is outstanding, well made, built to last for years to come!!!
Value
This is an amazing price as you can almost perfectly emulate some of the top notch outboard gear that is worth thousands and thousands of dollars! It’s well worth the price!!
Manufacturer Support
Customer service is great and they have tons of helpful content online to help you along the way in learning the gear!
The Wow Factor
I have had other audio interfaces before but Universal Audio is top notch! I couldn’t imagine recording without it!!!
Musical Background:
Recording artist, engineer, producer
Musical Style:
Christian Hip Hop read less
Sound
Depending on what factors including your acoustical treatment of the room, microphone types, knowledge and experience, can determine the grade of quality of your recordings, however if you invest the time into learning about this interface, the results will amaze you! I have a $400 microphone that sounds like it’s over $1,000 with the right plug ins, EQ, and clean takes, you can achieve audio greatness with the Apollo Twin X 2!
Features
I find it most useful with vocal recordings as well as mixing… read more and mastering.
Ease of Use
Very easy to use, it is a must you learn about how to route your i/o matrix as that can be tedious at first but once you get the correct routing, you won’t believe your ears how professional it sounds!!!
Quality
Universal Audio gear is outstanding, well made, built to last for years to come!!!
Value
This is an amazing price as you can almost perfectly emulate some of the top notch outboard gear that is worth thousands and thousands of dollars! It’s well worth the price!!
Manufacturer Support
Customer service is great and they have tons of helpful content online to help you along the way in learning the gear!
The Wow Factor
I have had other audio interfaces before but Universal Audio is top notch! I couldn’t imagine recording without it!!!
Musical Background:
Recording artist, engineer, producer
Musical Style:
Christian Hip Hop read less
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