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    "summary": "Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Essentials+ Edition. Universal Audio. UA-APTXDG2-ESS. Pro Audio Recording. Pro Audio Recording Audio Interfaces DAW Controllers. available from verified retail listing. price range 1384 CAD. condition new. Decades of analog, on your desktop. Hear every detail in your recordings with the next generation of UA's Apollo Twin X interfaces, featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, dual Unison\u0026trade; mic preamps, and DUO Core DSP processing letting you record in realtime through the world's best UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, SSL, and hundreds more. Trusted for decades by top artists and producers around the globe, Apollo Twin X brings timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship right to your desktop Get the Best Apollo Yet on Your Desktop Universal Audio built Apollo Twin X for the next generation of music producers looking to get the sounds used by the world's biggest artists for decades. With its unprecedented dynamic range and elite-class 24-bit \/ 192 kHz audio conversion - now with enhanced monitoring - Apollo Twin X is ready for your own creative journey, bringing the sound of the stars into your studio. Record Through World-Famous Preamps With two Unison\u0026trade; preamps and front panel Hi\u0026#8209;Z instrument input, Apollo Twin X lets you track in realtime through emulations of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more, giving you the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time. Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds Right out of the box, Apollo Twin X gives you the tools used in the world's biggest studios. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg - you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more. Hear the Details Like Never Before Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo Twin X features UA's highest-resolution D\/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. This means that when you playback 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 Twin X has a powerful digital 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, Made for Your Mission Combine Apollo Twin X's DUO 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 X. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach. Features \u0026bull; 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with DUO Core DSP plug-in processing \u0026bull; Two Unison\u0026trade; mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, optical Toslink input (ADAT or S\/PDIF) \u0026bull; Two 1\/4\" monitor outs, two 1\/4\" line outs (ALT), one 1\/4\" TRS headphone out \u0026bull; Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit \/ 192 kHz resolution \u0026bull; Enhanced D\/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range \u0026bull; Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks\u0026reg; \u0026bull; Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent \u0026bull; Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more \u0026bull; Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs \u0026bull; Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions \u0026bull; Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more \u0026bull; Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante \u0026bull; Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition Channel Strips \u0026 Preamps (6) - Century Tube Channel Strip - CS-1 Channel Strip - Helios Type 69 Preamp \u0026 EQ - Precision Channel Strip - UA 610-A Preamp \u0026 EQ - UA 610-B Preamp \u0026 EQ Compressors \/ Limiters (7) - Fairchild 670 Legacy - Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler - Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler - Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler - Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier - UA 1176LN Legacy - UA 1176SE Legacy Equalizers (6) - Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ - 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 (4) - Auto-Tune Realtime Access - Oxide Tape Recorder - Precision Enhancer Hz - Verve Analog Machines Essentials Instruments (1) - PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth Delay \u0026 Modulation (3) - Galaxy Tape Echo - Precision Delay Mod - Precision Delay Mod L Reverbs \u0026 Rooms (3) - Precision Reflection Engine - Pure Plate Reverb - RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler Guitar \u0026 Bass (3) - Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier - Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier - Raw Distortion Media Apollo X Gen 2: The Interface That Changed Everything! Watch Video Apollo X Gen 2: The Interface That Changed Everything! Watch Video Q \u0026 A Question: What\u0026#39;s the difference between this one and SKU:#744364(Model: # UA-APLTWXD\/HE)? - asked on Nov 25, 2024 Answer: This is the new generation of Apollo\u0026#39;s. Improved DA\/AD, better headphone amp, built in Room Correction, Auto-Gain, Bass Management, real time Auto-tune are just some of the new features with Gen 2. - answered by Ron Elliott, Burlington, Ontario Was this answer helpful? Vote helpful Vote not helpful Question: Can I plug it USBC 3.2 into a Windows PC or does it have to be Thunderbolt 3? Will they have a USB version soon of Gen 2? - asked on Dec 15, 2024 Answer: It must be Thunderbolt 3. They haven\u0026#39;t announced a USB version of Gen 2 yet. - answered by Ron Elliott, Burlington, Ontario Was this answer helpful? Vote helpful Vote not helpful Please Sign In or Register to ask a question \u003cdiv. Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Essentials+ Edition. Universal Audio. UA-APTXDG2-ESS. Pro Audio Recording. Pro Audio Recording Audio Interfaces DAW Controllers. Decades of analog, on your desktop. Hear every detail in your recordings with the next generation of UA's Apollo Twin X interfaces, featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, dual Unison\u0026trade; mic preamps, and DUO Core DSP processing letting you record in realtime through the world's best UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, SSL, and hundreds more. Trusted for decades by top artists and producers around the globe, Apollo Twin X brings timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship right to your desktop Get the Best Apollo Yet on Your Desktop Universal Audio built Apollo Twin X for the next generation of music producers looking to get the sounds used by the world's biggest artists for decades. With its unprecedented dynamic range and elite-class 24-bit \/ 192 kHz audio conversion - now with enhanced monitoring - Apollo Twin X is ready for your own creative journey, bringing the sound of the stars into your studio. Record Through World-Famous Preamps With two Unison\u0026trade; preamps and front panel Hi\u0026#8209;Z instrument input, Apollo Twin X lets you track in realtime through emulations of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more, giving you the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time. Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds Right out of the box, Apollo Twin X gives you the tools used in the world's biggest studios. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg - you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more. Hear the Details Like Never Before Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo Twin X features UA's highest-resolution D\/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. This means that when you playback 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 Twin X has a powerful digital 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, Made for Your Mission Combine Apollo Twin X's DUO 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 X. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach. Features \u0026bull; 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with DUO Core DSP plug-in processing \u0026bull; Two Unison\u0026trade; mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, optical Toslink input (ADAT or S\/PDIF) \u0026bull; Two 1\/4\" monitor outs, two 1\/4\" line outs (ALT), one 1\/4\" TRS headphone out \u0026bull; Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit \/ 192 kHz resolution \u0026bull; Enhanced D\/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range \u0026bull; Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks\u0026reg; \u0026bull; Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent \u0026bull; Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more \u0026bull; Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs \u0026bull; Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions \u0026bull; Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more \u0026bull; Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante \u0026bull; Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition Channel Strips \u0026 Preamps (6) - Century Tube Channel Strip - CS-1 Channel Strip - Helios Type 69 Preamp \u0026 EQ - Precision Channel Strip - UA 610-A Preamp \u0026 EQ - UA 610-B Preamp \u0026 EQ Compressors \/ Limiters (7) - Fairchild 670 Legacy - Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler - Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler - Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler - Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier - UA 1176LN Legacy - UA 1176SE Legacy Equalizers (6) - Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ - 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 (4) - Auto-Tune Realtime Access - Oxide Tape Recorder - Precision Enhancer Hz - Verve Analog Machines Essentials Instruments (1) - PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth Delay \u0026 Modulation (3) - Galaxy Tape Echo - Precision Delay Mod - Precision Delay Mod L Reverbs \u0026 Rooms (3) - Precision Reflection Engine - Pure Plate Reverb - RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler Guitar \u0026 Bass (3) - Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier - Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier - Raw Distortion Media Apollo X Gen 2: The Interface That Changed Everything! Watch Video Apollo X Gen 2: The Interface That Changed Everything! Watch Video Q \u0026 A Question: What\u0026#39;s the difference between this one and SKU:#744364(Model: # UA-APLTWXD\/HE)? - asked on Nov 25, 2024 Answer: This is the new generation of Apollo\u0026#39;s. Improved DA\/AD, better headphone amp, built in Room Correction, Auto-Gain, Bass Management, real time Auto-tune are just some of the new features with Gen 2. - answered by Ron Elliott, Burlington, Ontario Was this answer helpful? Vote helpful Vote not helpful Question: Can I plug it USBC 3.2 into a Windows PC or does it have to be Thunderbolt 3? Will they have a USB version soon of Gen 2? - asked on Dec 15, 2024 Answer: It must be Thunderbolt 3. They haven\u0026#39;t announced a USB version of Gen 2 yet. - answered by Ron Elliott, Burlington, Ontario Was this answer helpful? 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