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. More 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 world’s 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 you’ll 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 world’s 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, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs. A Hybrid System for Your Mission Combine Apollo Twin X’s 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)