Universal Audio Apollo Twin X USB DUO Heritage Edition Elite-Class Desktop USB-C Audio Interface for Windows Transform your desktop into a world-class analog studio. The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X USB DUO Heritage Edition delivers elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, giving musicians and producers the exact tone, feel, and workflow of classic analog recording. [
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3] Driven by DUO Core realtime plugin processing and Unison(TM) mic preamp technology, this interface lets you track vocals, acoustic instruments, and guitars through iconic gear with near-zero latency.
Key Benefits & Core Features- Elite Conversion: Experience crystal-clear, spacious sound via next-generation 24-bit/192 kHz converters.
- Realtime UAD Processing: Track, overdub, and mix using onboard DSP without lagging your computer's CPU.
- Unison(TM) Technology: Mimic the exact impedance and circuit behaviors of legendary tube and solid-state preamps.
- Pro Studio Bundle: Includes the Heritage Edition suite featuring 25 award-winning UAD plugin collections.
- Windows Optimized: Super-fast USB-C 3.0 connectivity built specifically for modern Windows-based systems. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The Analog Studio on Your Desktop- Elite-Class A/D and D/A Conversion
- Engineered with the same class-leading converters as UA's famous Apollo X rackmount units, this desktop interface delivers an immense 127 dB dynamic range and ultra-low distortion (-117 dB). The result is an organic, wide soundstage that easily rivals standalone high-end converters. [1, 2, 3]
- Realtime Tracking Through Legendary Gear
- Ditch latency issues entirely. The Apollo Twin X lets you record through classic channel strips and guitar amps at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software buffer size.
- Unison(TM) Preamp Emulations
- Go beyond digital modeling. Unison(TM) hardware-software integration recreates the tone, sweet spots, and component-level behaviors of the world's most sought-after hardware from Neve, API, Manley, Avalon, and more.
Included Heritage Edition Plug-ins Out of the box, you get a premium suite of 25 world-renowned UAD plugins, including:
- Teletronix LA-2A & 1176 Vintage Compressors
- Pultec Studio EQs
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
- Iconic tape machines, guitar amplifiers, and stompboxes [1, 2, 3]
Technical Specifications & Compatibility- Form Factor: Premium, rugged desktop unit
- Connectivity: USB-C 3.0 (Windows compatible)
- I/O Channel Count: 10 x 6
- Plugin Formats: VST, Audio Units, AAX (Runs in all major DAWs)
- Power: Reliable external AC power supply (Included)
