Universal Audio APTXDG2-ESS Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Essentials+

Create music with timeless analog sound.
Hear every detail with our most advanced Apollo Twin ever. Featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, Unison mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing which lets you record through plug-ins from Neve, API, Manley, Auto-Tune, and more without latency Apollo Twin X puts decades of inspiring analog studio sound right on your desktop.

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Put Our Best Apollo Yet on Your Desktop
We built Apollo Twin X for the next generation of music producers looking to get the sounds used by the worlds biggest artists. With elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz Gen 2 audio conversion and the widest dynamic range to date, Apollo Twin X puts the sound of the stars in your studio.

Record Through Famous Preamps
Track through emulations of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more with Unison preamp technology, giving you the rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo Twin X features our highest-resolution D/A converters ever. This enhanced monitoring, paired with features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks,* means youll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones.

Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds
Out of the box, Apollo Twin X gives you the same tools used by the worlds biggest artists. Along with included LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hit-making sounds.

Find Your Perfect Workflow
Just like many pro studios, where an analog console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo Twin X has a powerful mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, and Plug-In Scenes, its easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System for Your Mission
Combine Apollo Twin Xs DUO or QUAD Core DSP with native processing from your 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 out your dream studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for up to 128 channels of premium I/O, 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.**

Features

• 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with DUO or QUAD 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
• 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 up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+
• 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

Specs

• USB Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 (cable sold separately)
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 10 x 6
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
• Number of Preamps: 2 x mic, 1 x instrument
• Phantom Power: Yes
• Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4″ combo (mic/line), 1 x 1/4″
• Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4″ (monitor), 2 x 1/4″ (line out)
• Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, S/PDIF)
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4″ TRS
• Thunderbolt: 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
• Software: UA Essentials+ Plug-in Suite
• OS Requirements – Mac: macOS 10.15 or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
• OS Requirements – PC: Windows 10 Anniversary update or later, Quad Core i7
• Processor or higher
• Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)