Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface, Analog Classics Pro Edition

Available here in the Analog Classics Pro edition with 80+ select plug-ins included, the Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 is a rackmount 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with two Unison mic preamps, elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, up to 5.1 surround sound with Bass Management, HEXA core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.

UA's 2nd generation of Apollo x6 interfaces is here, giving producers and project studios highest-resolution audio conversion, two Unison mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for writing and producing with world-class UAD plug-ins from Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.

Trusted by top producers and engineers around the globe who need elite-class Apollo X sound and DSP power, but without the added hardware channels of larger models, Apollo x6 levels up your production space with timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship.

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… read more Sonarworks (requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from 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 Fairchild, Teletronix, and more

The New Centerpiece of Your Rack
Universal Audio built Apollo x6 for producers who need the highest-quality audio, without the additional analog preamps found in larger rackmount models. With unprecedented dynamic range and elite-class 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion -- now with enhanced D/A monitoring -- Apollo x6 puts the sound of the stars right in your rack.

All the Inputs You Need
With two Unison preamps and front panel HiZ instrument inputs, Apollo x6 lets you track in realtime with the sound of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, Fender, Marshall, and dozens more. And with an additional six line inputs, it's easy to connect your hardware synths, keyboards, and other outboard gear.

Mix with Vintage & Modern Sounds
Right out of the box, Apollo x6 gives you the tools you need to create awe-inspiring mixes. Along with included synthesizers and tape echos, Teletronix LA-2A compressors, and Pultec EQs you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hit-making tools that will push your productions to the next level.

Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x6 features UA's highest-resolution D/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. This means that when you play back 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 x6 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 5.1 Surround Sound and Plug-In Scenes, it's easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x6's HEXA 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 or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.

Features:

- 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- Two Unison mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, six 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
- Two 1/4" monitor outs, six 1/4" line outs (ALT / 5.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
- Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
- 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 80+ UAD plug-ins
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Included Plug-Ins in Analog Classics Pro Edition:

Vocals & Pitch Correction (2):
Topline Vocal Suite
Topline Key Finder

Channel Strips & Preamps (19):
API® Preamp
API® Vision Channel Strip
API® Vision Channel Strip Legacy
Avalon® VT-737sp Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Century Tube Channel Strip
Helios® Type 69 Preamp & EQ
LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
Manley® Reference Microphone Preamp
Manley® VOXBOX Channel Strip
Neve® 1073 Preamp & EQ
Neve® 88RS Channel Strip
Neve® 88RS Channel Strip Legacy
Precision Channel Strip
SSL® E Series Channel Strip
SSL® E Series Channel Strip Legacy
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
V76 Preamplifier

Compressors / Limiters (21):
API® 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
Fairchild 660 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
Precision Buss Compressor
SSL® G Series Bus Compressor
SSL® G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
UA 1176 FET Compressor
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (9):
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Neve® 1073 Legacy
Neve® 1073SE Legacy
Precision Equalizer
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 (9):
A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer
Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
Little Labs® Voice Of God Bass Resonance
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision De-Esser
Precision Enhancer Hz
Precision Enhancer kHz
Studer® A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Vibe Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1):
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (8):
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Cooper® Time Cube MkII Delay
EP-34 Tape Echo
Galaxy Tape Echo
KORG® SDD-3000 Digital Delay
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Studio D Chorus

Reverbs & Rooms (6):
Lexicon® 224 Digital Reverb
Ocean Way Studios Deluxe
Ocean Way Studios
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
UAD Sound City Studios

Mastering (3):
Precision Limiter
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband

Guitar & Bass (9):
Bermuda Triangle
Fender® '55 Tweed Deluxe
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive Pedal
UAD Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier
UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier
UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp
UAD Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier

LUNA Extensions (4):
Ampex® ATR-102 Master Tape Extension
API® Summing Extension
API® Vision Console Emulation
Studer® A800 Multitrack Tape Extension


Take a deeper dive into what you get with Apollo X Gen 2 interfaces -- from SoundID Reference room correction to Assistive Auto Gain and beyond:

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