Apollo Twin X
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Apollo Twin X
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D. Reeder
I hate everything but the sound
It's hard to get started. Everything is complicated compared to other interfaces. The registration process is nerve racking.....and sometimes doesn't work. The thing gets pretty hot, though I was expecting that from having read various reviews. Still. I can't use my Izotope mouth click software in Luna. Just mutes the whole track. No idea why. Console doesn't make a lot of sense at first. Using it with Logic Pro X, you have to always make sure you're on the track you think you're on. Just one more layer of complicated. I WAS able to figure out some of the send/aux possibilities, though I really wonder who needs so many routing options. Basically, the thing drove me nuts. And then I got it to work. Unison 1073 and SSL channel strip (for the gate/expander), and my voice sounds smooth as silk. Way better than my MOTU M2. Way way better than my Focusrite 2i2. Better than my RME Babyface. Just silky. And now I'm thinking about getting an Apollo Solo USB for my Windows computer. Just for tracking.
F. SARGENTINI
Great Audio interface !!!
Attracted by the summer plugins offer on Apollo purchase , I bought it with a lot of doubts.
I run a PC under win 11 with native Thunderbird 3 ; so OK on the paper but , I have had a bad experience a few month ago with the USB Apollo on PC that I finally gave back ( obligation to run the same frequencies and resolution under windows and the DAW ; and "patch-up Job" in Windows USB supply parameters ).
So I was cautious with the Thunderbird Apollo Twin X ....
But finally ,although the numerous issues with thunderbird 3 connections read on forums ; it instantly recognized the interface for me , I'm running a real THBD 3 motherboard (Gigabyte Z390 Designare ) not an added slot card...
And W11 Drivers have been updated so that there are no more frequencies / resolution issues , we can work the way we want either under windows and the DAW , instantly switching to another application ( just with the " liberate asio driver in background" checked option in the DAW (Cubase for me ) .
The card works perfectly ; a great sound and a clear and intuitive console.
Besides this is a very well thought and ergonomic Desktop interface.
The plugins are great and sounds really fantastic ( Manley Voxbox miam ! ) even if I recently purchase the card and do not have had enough time to dive deep inside for the moment , but my ears love !
I have fallen under the charm of this interface.
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F. SARGENTINI
Great Audio interface !!!
Attracted by the summer plugins offer on Apollo purchase , I bought it with a lot of doubts.
I run a PC under win 11 with native Thunderbird 3 ; so OK on the paper but , I have had a bad experience a few month ago with the USB Apollo on PC that I finally gave back ( obligation to run the same frequencies and resolution under windows and the DAW ; and "patch-up Job" in Windows USB supply parameters ).
So I was cautious with the Thunderbird Apollo Twin X ....
But finally ,although the numerous issues with thunderbird 3 connections read on forums ; it instantly recognized the interface for me , I'm running a real THBD 3 motherboard (Gigabyte Z390 Designare ) not an added slot card...
And W11 Drivers have been updated so that there are no more frequencies / resolution issues , we can work the way we want either under windows and the DAW , instantly switching to another application ( just with the " liberate asio driver in background" checked option in the DAW (Cubase for me ) .
The card works perfectly ; a great sound and a clear and intuitive console.
Besides this is a very well thought and ergonomic Desktop interface.
The plugins are great and sounds really fantastic ( Manley Voxbox miam ! ) even if I recently purchase the card and do not have had enough time to dive deep inside for the moment , but my ears love !
I have fallen under the charm of this interface.
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j. zanelli
déçue
Très deçue les maj sur ventura ne marche pas, c'est à chaque fois pareil dès qu'il y a une MAJ plus rien ne marche
J. Moya
It’s awesome! Great interface
It’s a great interface I plan on purchasing the quad version then an Octo satellite to master and track and mix my music .
I’ve purchased most of all the plugins and they’re all great
V. Larcher
THE BEST AUDIO INTERFACE I GOT
The best Audio Interface I have never bought.
A big thank you to Universal Audio for its work on this product. I use to record my Piano, my Guitar and my Voice to compose music. The Apollo preamp are just amazing.
I had this interface with some plugins that I love too. Now, I really understand what means « low latency » now. There is no latency when I play a solo or something speed !
I really recommend this kind of product for home-procuders.
Thank you again for all Universal Audio team,
No regret at all.
Vince
G. Reo
Incredibile quality and Value
I have finally made the purchase because of the convenience of the heritage promotion and was wondering, if I would notice some difference to my Antelope Zen Q and I did, same mic but the unison preamp and plugins made it for me. Absolutely amazed with the sound quality and the possibility of using the plugins in Ableton. Well done
P. Vecchio
Comodidad total!!!
Hace poco tiempo que la compré y todos los días me sorprendo con la cantidad de opciones que voy descubriendo. Se aceleró mi flujo de trabajo al producir. La posibilidad de controlar todo desde un solo lugar físico, la posibilidad de sumar canales vía adat, la posibilidad de usar un pre amplificador y un compresor en la consola de uad antes de entrar a mi daw es genial. Estoy mu contento porque mi computadora funciona mejor desde tengo mi twin x. Excelente interfaz
D. Groulx
I no longer have any doubts
Best purchase I've made in years! Received alternate plugins as I had already purchased many of the native plugins. Used the customer support to ask questions and received responses within a day. Finding myself using this for way more than just for tracking and mixing as I am constantly routing computer sounds through it and getting amazing warm and punchy sounds due to the amazing plugins. UA is truly a class act!!
D. Groulx
I no longer have any doubts
Best purchase I've made in years! Received alternate plugins as I had already purchased many of the native plugins. Used the customer support to ask questions and received responses within a day. Finding myself using this for way more than just for tracking and mixing as I am constantly routing computer sounds through it and getting amazing warm and punchy sounds due to the amazing plugins. UA is truly a class act!!
D. Groulx
I no longer have any doubts
Best purchase I've made in years! Received alternate plugins as I had already purchased many of the native plugins. Used the customer support to ask questions and received responses within a day. Finding myself using this for way more than just for tracking and mixing as I am constantly routing computer sounds through it and getting amazing warm and punchy sounds due to the amazing plugins. UA is truly a class act!!
A. Sumner
Game changer
I mainly use the twin x for recording vocals. It delivers crystal clear audio, and tracking with the UAD low-latency plugins saves me a great deal of work later in the mixing process (mainly UAD 1176, and a little real-time auto tune). Using it is pretty intuitive. I really appreciate that the twin x paired with a Neumann TLM-103 and a couple plugins during tracking has finally been able to push my voice to the front of the mix from the get go while tracking - something I’ve been chasing for a while and haven’t quite been able to achieve without adding bothersome latency into the equation. It also gives me more confidence in front of the mic as I hear myself through the input monitoring, resulting in better vocal performances. Worth every penny.
M. Vives
Excelente
Una compra a lo seguro, tanto en hardware como en software. Funcionando en Windows 10 Tb4 sin problemas.
C. Rudrud
Love it!
Super easy to set up and get going. I love the near-zero latency when recording my guitar (I didn't have that with my previous interface). Works well with my Mac Studio!
R. Rinaldy
Can't work properly at my Windows PC with Thuderbolt 4
I am very disappointed! I have bought a UAD device at a high price that I can't use on my Windows PC, give me a clear solution so that I can use the Apollo device!
T. Webb
Top Tier
This is my third Apollo device. I started with a Twin X and then i purchased a solo. This is now my second Twin X in 6 months and nothing has changed. Still the greatest interface on the market. Starting out in the early 2000’s with the first M Box to using low level interfaces like M-Audio and even a Focusrite Scarlett which wasn’t so bad but nothing will ever compare to UAD products. This thing is pristine from the design, the AD/DA converter quality down to the plug ins. I can’t wait to see what the next generation will entail but this thing is incredible.
T. Webb
Top Tier
This is my third Apollo device. I started with a Twin X and then i purchased a solo. This is now my second Twin X in 6 months and nothing has changed. Still the greatest interface on the market. Starting out in the early 2000’s with the first M Box to using low level interfaces like M-Audio and even a Focusrite Scarlett which wasn’t so bad but nothing will ever compare to UAD products. This thing is pristine from the design, the AD/DA converter quality down to the plug ins. I can’t wait to see what the next generation will entail but this thing is incredible.
R. Studio
Top of the line
I have used twin with x16 and o couldn’t be happier!
M. Blaszkiewicz
Great quality and plug-ins!
Great construction, very clean signal in comparison to my Audient ID14 and the unit comes with some great plug-ins.
R. Vargas
Replacing a Silver Twin Duo
got this unit to replace what i thought was a broken apollo. turns out, the power supply went out but an upgrade was way overdue. i love it. great sound and great features. i’ll never use another interface for serious recording.