Apollo x4 with UAD Analog Classics
Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 elevates your studio with expanded 12 x 18 I/O, elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, and four Unison™ mic preamps. Driven by high-performance QUAD Core DSP processing, it allows bands, producers, and collaborators to track and mix larger sessions in real time through legendary analog emulations from Neve, Manley, SSL, and Avalon. Complete with modern studio essentials like Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, and dual headphone outputs, it delivers commercial-studio power in a flexible desktop format.
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Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 tar projektstudion till högsta professionella nivå med utökade 12 x 18 in-/utgångar, ljud-konvertering i absolut elitklass (24-bit/192 kHz) och fyra Unison™-mikrofonförstärkare. Utrustat med kraftfull QUAD Core DSP-processering låter det dig spela in hela band och mixa tunga sessioner i realtid genom exakta emuleringar av hårdvara från Neve, Manley, SSL och Avalon. Med smarta funktioner som Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction (Sonarworks®) och dubbla hörlursutgångar får du fullständig kontroll över dina produktioner direkt från skrivbordet.
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The Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 is an elite 12 x 18 Thunderbolt audio interface engineered for multi-input tracking, project studios, and collaborative workflows. Expanding upon the standard set by the Apollo Twin, the x4 combines premium Gen 2 audio conversion with four Unison™ preamps and real-time QUAD Core DSP processing. It serves as an uncompromising, high-performance command center for modern music production.
Key Benefits
Next-Gen Audio Conversion:
Experience the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo interface to date, delivering unmatched depth, clarity, and stereo imaging.
Four Iconic Unison™ Preamps:
Track bands or multi-mic setups in real-time through spot-on circuit emulations of legendary gear from Neve, API, Avalon, and Manley.
Expanded I/O & Connectivity:
Seamlessly accommodate collaborators with four mic inputs, two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, and dual independent headphone outputs.
Apollo Monitor Correction:
Mix with absolute confidence in any room using built-in speaker and headphone calibration powered by Sonarworks®.
Smart Workflow Automation:
Use Auto-Gain to perfectly level multiple inputs simultaneously in seconds, ensuring you never miss a flawless take.
Advanced Bass Management:
Effortlessly integrate a subwoofer into your multi-speaker monitor setup to accurately judge low-end detail.
Elite Conversion & Expanded Tracking
Universal Audio built the Apollo x4 Gen 2 to bridge the gap between desktop convenience and large-format studio connectivity. Featuring an unprecedented 129 dB dynamic range and pristine 24-bit/192 kHz D/A conversion, it ensures your monitors and headphones reveal every nuance of your audio. With four Unison™ preamps and two front-panel Hi-Z inputs, you can capture entire performance groups injected with the rich analog textures, harmonics, and hardware behaviors of the world's most coveted outboard gear.
A Hybrid Powerhouse Workflow
By pairing onboard QUAD Core DSP processing with your host computer's native CPU, Apollo x4 creates a robust hybrid ecosystem capable of driving dense, complex sessions. Run massive plug-in chains easily without inducing distracting latency or exhausting your DAW's processing limits.
The updated UAD Console app functions as the heart of your workspace, putting advanced hardware routing, low-latency cue mixes, and multi-speaker switching at your fingertips. Furthermore, you can save custom Plug-In Scenes to instantly recall your favorite vocal, drum, or guitar tracking setups.
Scalable for Tomorrow
As your creative needs and studio gear expand, your interface does too. Cascade up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to achieve up to 128 channels of premium I/O inside your DAW—all controlled effortlessly from your desktop via the Apollo x4.
Key Features
- I/O Configuration: 12 x 18 Thunderbolt audio interface with high-performance QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing.
- Preamps & Inputs: 4× Unison™ mic/line preamps, 2× front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, and optical Toslink I/O (supporting ADAT or S/PDIF).
- Outputs: 2× 1/4" monitor outputs, 4× 1/4" line outputs (supporting ALT 1/2 configurations), and 2× independent 1/4" TRS headphone outputs.
- Pristine Monitoring: Enhanced Gen 2 D/A converters boasting a 129 dB dynamic range for critical mixing and mastering.
- Room Calibration: Integrated Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® for precise speaker and headphone tuning.
- Studio Command: Fully featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching, sub management with Bass Management, and built-in talkback microphone.
- Premium Software Included: Bundled with up to 80+ world-class UAD plug-ins via the UAD Analog Classics or Analog Classics Pro suites.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Fully compatible with Mac and Windows across all major DAWs including LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Ableton Live.
Over 30 Included Plug-Ins in UAD Analog Classics
Channel Strips & Preamps (6)
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors / Limiters (7)
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
Precision Buss Compressor
UA 1176 FET Compressor
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (3)
Precision Equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (5)
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision De-Esser
Precision Enhancer Hz
Precision Enhancer kHz
Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1)
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation (3)
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms (2)
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
Mastering (3)
Precision Limiter
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband
Guitar & Bass (5)
Bermuda Triangle
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive Pedal
UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp