Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition

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UAD Powered Plug-ins have earned their reputation for being some of the most accurate emulations of analog audio equipment ever created. The astonishing processing power of the UAD platform is what makes these plug-ins sound so great. You simply can’t get the depth, color, and character these plug-ins have without devoting huge CPU resources to them. Best of all, Apollo Twin X QUAD lets you record your audio through UAD plug-ins in real time with sub-2ms latency. When you buy the Apollo Twin X QUAD Heritage Edition, you’ll receive a premium suite of five award-winning plug-in titles:

It is a suitable choice for those who require a portable and versatile interface at a more affordable price point.

Other than the power supply, there are few surprises on offer, but that's not really the point. There's obvious benefit both to UA and to new buyers in having the Twin be closely aligned with the X-series interfaces, even if there aren't any major new features that would justify upgrading from the MkII. The plug-in actually adjusts the preamp circuit itself, including parameters such as impedance, analog gain structure, and much more. When you adjust the Apollo Twin X QUAD’s preamp gain knob and physical controls, the plug-in adjusts the preamp’s behavior to match the target preamp. So you’re not simply filtering your audio to approximate the character of a famous preamp — your microphone is now interacting with the Apollo Twin X QUAD’s input the same way it would behave with the “modeled” preamplifier. The Apollo Twin typically offers a generous selection of UAD plug-ins, including iconic emulations of vintage analog gear, compressors, EQs, and reverbs. The front panels of both models feature intuitive controls, including gain knobs and monitoring options, providing convenient access to essential functions.

Now, there are plenty of really, really great interfaces out there. What sets the Twin apart? Most people buy a UA interface because they want to use UAD plugins. It’s that simple. The plugins run off of DSP chips built into the interface; the Apollo Twin, for example, comes in the Duo or Quad variety, which determines how many chips are inside, and ultimately how many plugin instances you can run at any given time. Universal Audio These enhancements result in more accurate and transparent audio reproduction, capturing the subtleties of the original sound source with precision. Dedicated monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls accross a full mix, making the Apollo Twin X QUAD ideal for studio mixing, editing sound for film as well as professional mastering.The Apollo Twin X Quad Heritage Edition features two high quality Unison preamps, a single guitar/bass DI, four line outputs and a headphone output. You can also add eight more inputs by connecting a channel strip via ADAT. The controls feel great too, with a precise gain/volume knob and features like monitor mute, mono, low-cut, phase inversion and more. This thing thrives at the heart of a recording setup!