I spent around a month trying the get the Apollo Twin X to work with Windows. After several tech support phone sessions with UA's team in CA, we concluded it wasn't a good fit. However, the Apollo Twin USB (not the X) works great with Windows. I use it daily for VO work. I don't use it 100% yet, because I'm still hooked on my rack processors, but the UA emulations are awesome. For less than $1,500 I now have an Avalon 737sp, Distressor, API Vision Channel Strip and a ton of other processors that I'd never be able to justify buying in a hardware platform. Regarding the plug-in cost, twice per year UA has a huge blow-out sale which reduces the price of most of their plug-ins by around 50%. They just had one in July. I believe the second sales event is at the end of the year. These two windows are the only time to buy their plug-ins. My overall thoughts, if you do a podcast with mostly talk content, you don't need this. If you do VO and need effects or are a musician/vocalist.....this is an incredible tool and worth the price tag.
@RingoFreakingStarr
3 жыл бұрын
+1 to this. I had a local friend get this with the intentions of using it on a Windows system and it just would not work for him. Troubleshooted with him for awhile on it and he also reached out to UA with no real answers to his problems. I let him borrow my Apollo Twin USB and he loved it. The only issue of course is the less number of on-board chips to run the plugins. If you are doing say two mic inputs with plugins on both, you'll be fine. If someone is using it in a daw and really loading up the plugins though, the extra chips of this Twin X would really, really help. UA does sell add-in cards that have the chips on them but in those cases, you can really only use them in a DAW rather than have it process your signal live and have it all be done within the interface itself. They are also extremely expensive for what they offer.
@gaborkiss1425
3 жыл бұрын
@@RingoFreakingStarr You can daisy chain several TB Apollo units and keep the realtime processing ability for tracking in plugins.
@Decenium
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the insight, extremely disappointing to see this from a 1000 dollar unit...what sucks is that there currently are barely any Thunderbolt 3/4 audio interfaces on the market....guess we have to just wait and see what the future brings
@gaborkiss1425
2 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me, what UAD plugins does your vocal chain consist of (in order)?
@Beethovan
Жыл бұрын
@@RingoFreakingStarr Both Twin USB & Twin x has 2 DSP CPUs
@mr.monkei
3 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, why haven't you done a review om RME interfaces? It doesn't get any better than RME just saying!
@225maine
3 жыл бұрын
Strictly subjective, that's just what you prefer and that definitely doesn't make it better than anything else
@Otherworldlyobjectives
3 жыл бұрын
They have the worst routing matrix in the industry lol
@mr.monkei
3 жыл бұрын
@@225maine Thats true it is subjective. BUt hands down RME has the best drivers in the industry. That's facts. Now rather someone prefers it over another is their own opinion. RME products have the most transparent preamps on the market as well.
@mr.monkei
3 жыл бұрын
@@Otherworldlyobjectives LOL not the worst they have the most complicated routing matrix in the industry. So damn hard to route especially when routing to external hardware its a total nightmare and the tutorial videos never helps lol.
@reddeadryan78
3 жыл бұрын
Love my apollo twin duo USB. Js
@BillAnciaux
3 жыл бұрын
You feel special for getting an UA Apollo until you look for a USB cable in the box. Then you realize you’re not the VIP you thought you were. Sigh.
@Hzuuuu
3 жыл бұрын
I had an SPL Crimson and I felt the same way. Opened the box, can't find the USB cable. Manual says, "Most people already have this cable." (paraphrased) So I'm supposed to sacrifice my printer for my audio interface? Hell no.
@gaborkiss1425
3 жыл бұрын
@@Hzuuuu This is just pure greed. In the case of Thunderbolt 3, it could be licensing issues, but for USB?
@davidrotimi
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@sboy1955
7 ай бұрын
I received mine with an actual Apple T’bolt cable included. Sweetwater.
@jeffreypoirier7786
7 ай бұрын
So jealous! Mine arrived on a Sunday with no damn Thunderbolt cable. You'd think throwing down almost a G they'd include a cable. @@sboy1955
@NickG6489
3 жыл бұрын
How to know that Bandrew truly gets us audio geeks? He recorded the talkback mic. Thank you for satiating my curiosity.
@AironExTv
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe we should start a collection, because I've always been on the console end of such things.
@peterm3964
Жыл бұрын
And it sounded GOOD! 🤔
@sirnigelcogs
3 жыл бұрын
So it costs over $1,000 and you don't even get a cable with it? Are you sure it's not made by Apple?
@Podcastage
3 жыл бұрын
UA and Apple do share a number of characteristics.
@mannycocholoche3233
Жыл бұрын
Mine comes with a cable
@michael.petraeus
7 күн бұрын
Well, it's made for Apple users, so they wouldn't even notice ;)
@mikelarry88888
3 жыл бұрын
I dont see the point of the moot button
@snaxmiller
3 жыл бұрын
RME Babyface Pro FS next? I'm not interested in buying into the UA ecosystem but the Babyface seems like a more attractive option.
@willemsannen8299
3 жыл бұрын
Highly recommended! I have one and it's very stable, and flexible, on any platform.
@YasinHasan
3 жыл бұрын
its overpriced af, i would rather take sound devices mixpre 6
@DarkPa1adin
3 жыл бұрын
but mixpre isn't exactly a desktop audio interface. try plugging in to a pair of speakers and a headphone out.
@Mak933
3 жыл бұрын
The sound quality alone from the UAD devices like the Twin is far superior to other interfaces like Focusrite. I have the UAD Apollo Solo and the background is super quiet. Also, the processing within the device is great. I compared the monitor outs to the USB quality and they both are very very good.
@garbygarb31
3 жыл бұрын
What an overpriced scam.
@eaustin2006
3 жыл бұрын
This should be the prototype for KZitem reviews. No stone left unturned. Easily the single best review I've seen. In depth, clearly presented with great audio, all information imparted with great intelligence and organization. Bandrew has outdone himself. I would say that Bandrew is now iconic, but I would never ever use that ridiculous word. Nobody knows iconic really means, and those who think they do are wrong.
@gagegang6421
3 жыл бұрын
Sweetwater includes a USB C cable with all uad interfaces! Sweetwater for the win.
@TrustedTackleTips
3 жыл бұрын
Been using the Apollo Twin Duo Mk II (Thunderbolt 2) since it came out. Love the ability to run plugins live, especially some of the channel strips.
@sonnydthomas
3 жыл бұрын
Oh! A new interface I could consider. Oh...another interface I can't afford
@MrMuppetbaby
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pod Man, I always love your reviews. I bought the Twin X Quad and a used Mac Mini M1 (Silicon) running Monterey OS which it isn't yet qualified for and so far I am having few issues running Luna 1.21. It sounds so good! Luna (free) has a way to go but good gawd man it's friggin' great. Right now they are running specials on the plugins too. I got 5 premium plugs for $350 which still is pricey but only about $70 a piece just to update you. They also loaded me down with 20 free plugins so all in all it's worth it now because they are so damn good (think the opposite of Waves). Love you dude keep throwing EMPTY boxes OK? Tod in Vegas. :)
@BUCKSHOTSTV
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had this interface for exactly one year. I just clicked on the video just to watch something, but I still learned something new! I had completely missed the mute button function to mute the monitors! That makes my work flow so much better when tracking and editing so now my speakers can stay at the same volume for all my editing! Thank you!
@kennethbailey7105
3 жыл бұрын
Literally every professional studio I’ve been in has this interface. (Patiently waits for the Audio Labs V13 tube mic review or the LCT 840 review depending which ever comes first)🙃
@supertree08
3 жыл бұрын
Saw this comments before I was going to post me own. Agreeed!
@GunninRebel55
2 жыл бұрын
The V13 at the price point plus the UA Apollo (any Apollo) plus plugins you had better be creating well enough to justify that much spending.
@karmakarsaibal
3 жыл бұрын
I have Apollo 8p and Twin MKII thunderbolt run on Windows 10.....there are lot of glitches but DAW works absolutely fine no problem!!! only when you playback from computer or KZitem the audio pops and Cracks!!!! UA technical support is so bad that they took 4 months to solve it but still no solved yet!!!!
@nathansheeran6162
3 жыл бұрын
I have a similar issue and am probably going to sell it and get a new interface. UA support has been terrible for windows drivers.
@karmakarsaibal
3 жыл бұрын
@@nathansheeran6162 yes!!!!!!!
@karmakarsaibal
3 жыл бұрын
@@nathansheeran6162 i still use Asio link Pro Tool to solve my issue....but sometimes that also fails...just restarting the UAD unit solved the problem!!!
@karmakarsaibal
3 жыл бұрын
@Podcastage can you try out in windows PC and give us a review???
@TrollingMyLawn
3 жыл бұрын
It's probably a buffer issue. Try something smaller for KZitem and general computer useage, I have the same issue with my scarlett. 192 or so is what I'm at now and when I mix I'll go up to 512 or 1024. If I playback youtube at 1024 it's just a fucking nightmare.
@AnasAlsayedStudio
3 жыл бұрын
On windows I use Apollo the only incompatible/ bad thing is the direct sound windows driver which by itself will make the interface not good for everyday use (on discord/ calls especially ) But if u install something like Asio link pro Not only you’ll fix the problem but you’ll gain more features for example I used one of my aux channels as input on asio link pro And virtual channel as output So now I can choose what ever mic I want to use and send it to aux channel I can also send the virtual channel to the aux whenever I want to loop back So it simplify everything for me and make it insanely good You have all possibilities as asio link pro is just a routing software Not a mixer software like voicemeeter And it is something you setup 1 time and forget about it
@SebasRom3G
3 жыл бұрын
Are you using the USB version of the Apollo?
@AnasAlsayedStudio
3 жыл бұрын
@@SebasRom3G thunderbolt, but it doesn’t matter, this driver work with any ASIO driver
@SebasRom3G
3 жыл бұрын
@@AnasAlsayedStudio Gotcha. Also, what Mobo do you have? I have an msi mpg z490 gaming edge wifi which sadly doesn't come with a TB3 port. I'll have to buy a GC Titan Ridge PCIe to make it work with the Apollo.
@AnasAlsayedStudio
3 жыл бұрын
@@SebasRom3G Actually I considered that before buying and I was building my PC so I chose a motherboard that has built in thunderbolt if you don't have you can simply buy a PCIe card for thunderbolt but make sure both your CPU and motherboard support thunderbolt before that as some are not compatible.
@Northpaal
Жыл бұрын
Hello! I've recently gone and finally purchased the twin X, but I've been contemplating returning it because of a couple of things. I hope someone here can help me clear things up and or give me some advice based on what I need in an interface. First of all it truly is a great interface, but I almost exclusively record my own vocals and produce in the box. That's it. The fact that UAD is awesome for recording with no latency with their plugins is awesome, but I'm not sure if that is enough to justify my purchase of this expensive unit. I also love to produce my tracks out on the road and my mac can power my HD 650 so I hate the idea of being tied down to having my apollo connected to work on projects where I've used their plugins. Is that still the case? I know UAD Spark is a thing, but that bundle does not include all plugins and do i need to subscribe to it to use the plugins i already own natively on my macbook pro m2? That seems so insane so I hope not. The other thing I am worried about is the DC powering. I understand the interface needs it because of the dual DSP, but is it really necessary on the new silicon macs? I've never heard it make a sweat no matter how much i push it. Does the external power also make the headphone input sound better with a better soundstage etc. than for example the Duet 3 or UAD solo/Arrow? I was really happy with my Duet 2 until it recently stopped being compatible with apple silicon macs. I guess what I'm really asking is. Do I need this interface considering what I use it for, and will a bus powered interface deliver the same quality for my headphones and preamps? Any help here would be so appreciated!
@Podcastage
Жыл бұрын
I use the hardware every day so I have no experience running their plugins natively. I cannot speak to that. Here's a news article talking about the native support for UAD Plugins: djmag.com/tech/uad-announces-new-native-plug-ins-part-software-bundles And here's UA's site that appears to be native plugins: www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/native.html I'm also completely and utterly unsure about if the DC powered Twin X offers a better soundstage compared to a bus powered device, and even if there is a difference I don't know how I would even determine if that difference is due to the headphone amp used, the integration of the headphone amp, or the power source the device uses. I can't speak to any of that so I can't offer you an opinion there. Hope the above articles help you determine if you should return it or not.
@danboud8135
3 жыл бұрын
That "bye" at the end was as sudden as me clicking to watch this vid
@thejasontlewis
3 жыл бұрын
The "Heritage Edition" stuff is such crap. I actually left UAD because I wanted to upgrade from a Dou to a rack unit but I wasn't going to pay hundreds extra for plugins I already owned. And I have all of the alternate plugins they offered as well. This has everything to do with the chip shortage. UAD is trying to manage their stock while milking their customers for more $$. As if the UAD stuff wasn't already expensive enough.
@Podcastage
3 жыл бұрын
I think you’re able to get the regular version as well so you don’t have to get the heritage editions.
@allenrose3804
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah you can get the regular edition buddy… I also don’t think it has anything to do with the chip shortage. I could be wrong on that one though.
@gaborkiss1425
3 жыл бұрын
I got the Heritage Edition for $1300, and got about 12 premium plugins with it. (+the usual free legacy ones) They had a special sale till 30th of Sept, which included additional plugins (like Helios, Century Tube preamp etc.). For me, it was well worth it.
@fucuszullanti7877
3 жыл бұрын
@@gaborkiss1425 Sounds like you got the Duo, good luck with dsp
@RussellWestcott
3 жыл бұрын
Another top notch review... I always love your comprehensive reviews! I love my Apollo Twin X. Have you tested and reviewed the latest C-Suite C-Vox Noise & Ambience Reduction Plug-in? Looking at this to help tame some room noise. Thank you for all the hard work and reviews you put together.
@gaborkiss1425
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me of that, will definitely try it out in my small one room flat.
@BUCKSHOTSTV
2 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t gotten the c-suite, get it. I was hesitant to get it and man I wish I wouldn’t have waited! It’s like pure magic. I have izotope for noise reduction, but c-suite does it in real time, and I can now use my big condenser mic even with a window unit running. It completely removes it. Izotope, for me, doesn’t do that good of a job the c-suite does.
@SoMyungJung
3 жыл бұрын
900 bucks and no thunderbolt 3 cable? wtf not even the avid dudes are so cheapo lmao
@nugznmugz
3 жыл бұрын
Woooooow doesn't come with a cable. Honestly that's ridiculous. I'll stick with RME thanks.
@tuneunleashed
2 жыл бұрын
Going to a twin from an RME is the dumbest thing you could have done. Glad you’ve reconsidered.
@chilphil
3 жыл бұрын
I own the USB “version” of this product. Minus the price tag, I had 0 complaints! Thanks for the video, it also explained a couple things I wasn’t aware of.
@DarkPa1adin
3 жыл бұрын
windows or mac?
@chilphil
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkPa1adin I’m on Windows.
@larrycom
3 жыл бұрын
Love the Teletronix!!! Not sure but have you demo'd the Zen Go?
@AngelGranados
3 жыл бұрын
We want Antelope review!!!! A discrete 4 SC XD
@Lexo593
3 жыл бұрын
Please review the Antelope Zen Go, if you could compare it to an Apollo Solo or Twin would be awesome!!
@5LittleDoggies0831
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for such a great and thorough review ! You are awesome, this is so well explained and articulated. All the details and valid info. My favourite part the unboxing part (throwing the box away and quoting you "what a surprise you are going to get the audio interface LOL :) Thanks mate for such a great video you rock !
@JayfkProductions876
3 жыл бұрын
A Shame uad doesn't make non-handicaped interface that have usb-c or usb if you don't have Thunderbolt you're SOL on their more powerful units 🤦♂️
@BobbyDIncorporated1996
3 жыл бұрын
...Mac user. Considering picking this up. Thanks for the valuable information. You are GREAT! :-)
@nohomatt6559
2 жыл бұрын
Hello thank you for this video it’s very informative. Question/request, I’m a guitar player with no engineering experience. I purchased this interface thinking it would be intuitive. That I could just plug and play…I was a bit naïve. I’d like to see a video giving step by directions, for example, plug the guitar into this port and then click these settings on the interface, set the parameters to this…,etc. in the video above I didn’t see how you got that great guitar tone, what was your preamp setting? Did you even use the preamp? Did you use the 48v phantom power whatever that is? Etc etc. Every time I try to record it’s either too loud or too soft, or it sounds like a cheap recording. I’m using Logic Pro, I’ve tried built in amps and also my deluxe reverb into a Fryette Power Station to use my own amp. I have been struggling to find a video breaking it down for dummies. Any help greatly appreciated!
@duncanvondoom
2 жыл бұрын
I cant believe this content is free. I love it!
@shubhshinde4438
3 жыл бұрын
Please make a video on RME baby face pro this is the interface which every senior engineer loves and have a really good clock.
@CloD44
3 жыл бұрын
Best review so far of the new Apollo twin x. At least Sweetwater is including the thunderbolt 3 for free ($50) for now.
@saltypancreas5866
3 жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me, which plugins I would use for EQ, just for podcasting
@privatebenfallsprivat8428
3 жыл бұрын
This is just destiny. Got this device since 1 year on my desk still in the box, not knowing how to use this alien device. By the way I would love a follow up for the most useful plugins for this audio interface from UA
@8lec_R
3 жыл бұрын
I don't like the company's pricing. Too many caveats for something this expensive.
@DECIFERTHIS09
7 ай бұрын
Also do you have to renew the plugins, this whole apollo uad idea for me is because of waves wanting me to rebuy all my plugins in order to get support, waves updated and broke my plugins and im not paying $500 for another year of coverage.
@DECIFERTHIS09
7 ай бұрын
I just need to run autotune, eq, 1176, la2a, and maybe another eq or exciter will the twin dual do that? I could even run stock black and white eqs and maybe swap the la2a with a bland black and white compressor
@egeulu8602
3 жыл бұрын
mine pops a lot in windows fyi
@Podcastage
3 жыл бұрын
Are you using the Thunderbolt 3 version or USB?
@TrollingMyLawn
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine charging this much for an interface and not shipping a cable with it. Wow, awful.
@maxmustermann194
3 жыл бұрын
same when you buy really expensive camera. Monitor, viewfinder, batteries, lens, recording media and cables not included!
@garbygarb31
3 жыл бұрын
@@maxmustermann194 yeah well the batteries for those cameras are hundreds of dollars . No shit they're going to cost extra. A cable would cost the company like a dollar to include. What a shit comparison.
@Shipwrckdntweetin
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve just purchased the apogee desktop symphony…. Would love to know anyone’s thoughts who’s used both. Thx for the coverage Bandrew.
@MechTechRW
3 жыл бұрын
I had every problem in the book with this for Windows 10. I had a thunderbolt 3 card with the right settings and the proper motherboard. UA's drivers are not designed to be used in the WDM setting. I had to use a 3rd party aggregate to allow my microphone to work in discord. I ended up switching to the USB version and it works without any distortion.
@AhmedIsmailofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Dude I just bought UA USB 3 an hour ago 😅😅 I hope it works fine with Windows 10.
@reddeadryan78
3 жыл бұрын
I keep reading this but, had my apollo twin duo usb for about 2 years now, plug n play right out of the box on my laptop. 🤔 Edit: Oh, you were talking about the thunderbolt.
@gaborkiss1425
3 жыл бұрын
Is this still relevant, with the latest Windows 10 updates? If yes, I am keeping my Twin X to my M1 Mac and refrain from using it with my Windows 10 PC as well (planning to get a TB3-compatible motherboard for it currently).
@emfromthechi
3 жыл бұрын
Youre using the UA interface for discord? Lol I mean whatever you like is what you like but damn dude. I'll use a cheap USB mic for discord and bust out the UA when I actually need it
@MegaLilWade
3 жыл бұрын
Apollo USb is for he window machines and I never have issues with the usb version
@jf542
3 жыл бұрын
those latency stats seem crazy big. u sure your didnt have it set up weird in console?
@FilmIn5D
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed on the Windows compatibility thing, not worth the headache. But for Mac I believe it’s worth it!
@ethancartr6
3 жыл бұрын
awesome review! You cover all the little things that most reviews don't show but they are very helpful!!
@pekkalaaksonen8384
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Very good review. You did guitar/bass DI as well, so could you test also Neural DSP’s Quad Cortex as a stand-alone audio-interface also for different users/use-cases e.g. for singers, song-writers, guitarists/bassists etc.? Thx. 😊
@jmgmarcus808
2 жыл бұрын
Had mine 5 years....its dead. Waiting on parts for 2 months. Make my entire living in audio.. Buyer be warned. Fuck UAD, and their business practices. Must have spent over 10k usd with this company and get treated like a piece of shit....all the while they are busy virtue signaling instead of taking care of their customers. Horrible company.
@neilmcrae1
3 жыл бұрын
nobody does more interesting and exciting reviews on KZitem - you are the man.
@Silverfox.J
3 жыл бұрын
Is the main difference between the Solo and the Twin the I/O or are there processor differences?
@Podcastage
3 жыл бұрын
Processor difference and IO difference.
@AironExTv
3 жыл бұрын
The monitoring and putting together as big of a system as you want with their gear, this is great. Add another DSP box to expand processing. Or build a 5950x system :P . The Audient ID14 approaches the same feature set, save for the DSP and preamp sim. Includes a USB C cable too. With Analog Obsession plugins, there's the antithesis of expensive while getting great sounding DSP. No latency but the buffer reach around is what you don't get with UA (or Protools HD) interfaces. Not sure I'd want to go with anything but neutral preamps these days. The UA interface is almost an ideal live and tracking setup, until you look at dedicated mixers, which Protools HD setups are just as much as the UA setups are. For me it's not worth it(mostly mixing), but I see lots of people perfectly happy with it. This includes at least one dialogue mixer like myself, who just loves it.
@NoisePC
3 жыл бұрын
Great review! The obvious rival to UA Twin X is the Apogee Symphony Desktop. Any chance of a review?
@DylanMitchell
3 жыл бұрын
Good interface, but I'd rather pay a little more for a RME Babyface Pro and skip the plug ins. UA has some great plug ins but they are expensive and if you'll loose them if you use a different interface. Also, the blank lines would drive me crazy here's a few darked out tracks for the interface you didn't buy. Seriously give us a cable and take out the grayed out tracks.
@charlesjones5210
11 ай бұрын
What do u mean by blank lines and grey out out tracks ?
@FLH3official
3 жыл бұрын
I own an Apollo 8 for my mac desktop and I'm realy happy with it but I'm on the market for a small interface for my mobile setup (a macbook), so your video interest me. I would say I would better go to the Apollo Solo, thunderbolt as well but maybe less powerfull and capable than the Audio Twin X, but powered thru thunderbolt. When you want to be mobile & light don't having to carry a power suply is an advantage. Regarding the UAD plugin, yes they're darn good and f...ing expensive but UAD is kind enough to give some of them, excellent ones, for free included in the package. A little gesture, but well...
@charlesjones5210
11 ай бұрын
Which model u don't need to carry power supply? How much is avalon plug in?
@Kyoutube121
6 ай бұрын
Do i have to download all of that to make the audio interface my audio output on sound setting on my mac? or is this download only for tools for mixing? (I bought mine just for connecting to speakers for listening, not recording)
@rajkamaljangir3618
Жыл бұрын
Hi sir, uad apollo twin x adapter does not have three pin plug, only two, All the wires whether mic, Headphones or monitors is connected to twin x all have electric current, In our studio earthing cable is properly connected, But apollo has only two pins in its adapter, I'm getting electric shocks by apollo, please solve the problem, Thanks
@tomaurnhammer7597
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bandrew for that review. I use a Thunderbolt 2 apollo twin and the pres and plugins are just wonderful - V76;-). But: I would like to have the ability to record 2 guitars and 1 bass at the same time(ideally with unison ampsims) and there is only 1 HiZ input. Are there any workarounds or boxes to get there? Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany.
@Vambibuda
3 жыл бұрын
So the main beauty would be the plug-ins. Since I already own a lot of their plugins this interface is probably not worth the price. Also, I own a built PC :/
@_Trakman
3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't dooberly cry if diddily did make a brief loopback audio tutorial 😂
@deep-learning-mastery
8 ай бұрын
How do you know what your preamp dB levels are, given the interface only shows green lights to indicate the levels?
@bighousemusic628
3 жыл бұрын
For a bedroom producers point the ssl2 is way better than buying into a crap ecosystem that's like avid plus with acoustica plugins that is identical to hardware units and cheaper I'm not even looking into Uad over colored preamp and color converter sorry uad but ssl and black lion audio revolution 2x2 got my two dime
@Rod-Wheeler
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the review. Could you tell the difference between the Apollo and a Focusrite if a good microphone was used in a well treated room?
@VOByRobbins
3 жыл бұрын
I've had the usb version of this since last year, have solved most windows goofiness' -- love the uad plugins--- I also have an audient ID44 -- but prefer UAD--- I'm happy
@JM17sounds
2 жыл бұрын
My 7B/Apollo twin x set up gets nowhere near as loud as yours. Even at 65Db my meters peak at -18 when shouting. Could this be a faulty unit?
@mixanyarstudio3071
3 жыл бұрын
re-review the RODE NT1 KIT please
@dadakwabena6800
5 ай бұрын
Please after purchasing the Apollo twin X interface, does the plugins come with an extra cost ?
@chrisstanleydrums
3 жыл бұрын
I have the x8p on Windows 10 and it does have issues with pops and clicks for Windows WDM audio. ASIO audio is great. It's still manageable for me as the pops and clicks aren't always present. It at least has the promise of updates versus what Focusrite did to the Clarett Thunderbolt interface I had previously.
@DenisUspeshny
2 жыл бұрын
I had apollo twin duo for 2 years. Sold it. It colors everything. Preams are not strong enough and quite noisy. Maybe the X version is better....but mine was a dissapointment.
@garbygarb31
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 5 year old m audio interface and I can hear in real time what I'm doing with plugins lol
@doghouse010
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the throes of UA Twin v. Discord myself
@Johna41223
3 жыл бұрын
sheeeesh... say bye to your wallet if you want this...
@RICHIE11420
5 ай бұрын
Apollo Twin vs SSL 2+ vs Audient which is better for Vocal Speech ?
@tevryan
3 жыл бұрын
The plugins are great for realtime low latency recording, but my biggest complaint is that you can't run the plugins on your computer processor for post work. You quickly run into the limit of the UA processor, and are tied to the device (eg. Can't work away from your studio, or if you switch interfaces down the road, you lose all your plugins too).
@tuneunleashed
2 жыл бұрын
That’s why I’ve got an RME
@JohnnyMacaw
Жыл бұрын
You can now! They have gone native
@charlesjones5210
11 ай бұрын
@@tuneunleashedwhat's rme?
@HennyBoyZoo
2 жыл бұрын
I got my apollo twin x (Mac version) working on my Windows by opening up my BIOS and confinguring some settings i am however running a newer MSI Stealth G66 that is compatible with Thunderbolt, a misconception people forget is , USB C is not same as a thunderbolt cable , because a thunderbolt costs around 100 dollars for just the cable literally. I might have to make a youtube video since i dont see anyone with a solution , but i do use my apollo twin x daily, just have to enter the BIOS and exit back to windows
@arthurwilson1966
Жыл бұрын
I recently upgraded a Windows 11 system from an Intel i9-9900k cpu running from an ASUS board and using the UAD Apollo Twin mk 2 quad, to an Intel i9-13900k cpu on an MSI m/b with thunderbolt 4. The Apollo Twin mk 2 is thunderbolt 2, so will not work on anything with tb 3 or higher. I just purchased the UAD Apollo Twin X quad and it is running beautifully straight out of the box on my new system. I also had to purchase an MSI t/b 4 add-in card to work with the mobo, but it is perfect so far. NO complaints. With my previous setup (Apollo Twin mk 2) I did have a few intermittent issues which eventually smoothed out - check your bios thunderbolt settings. UAD have several very helpful articles on compatibility between various Apollo interfaces and Win 10/11 setups.
@Decenium
2 жыл бұрын
so many products have processors in them (capture cards, routers) that are not this insanely expensive, you have to pay 150% for going from a dual to a quad core....that is just suuuuch a profit margin for them its insane. Also I would love if they could just keep the plug ins and give my a discount instead. AND NO CABLE, 1000 bucks for an audio inteface and NO fucking cable.....are they having a laugh? YOU NEED THAT TO EVEN USE THE UNIT, its not some optional luxury thing.....its essential...and NOT included.... Seriously on the scale of sale they could have jumped the price tag by like 10 or 20 bucks and FUCKING INCLUDE A FUCKING CABLE
@nucentury08
3 жыл бұрын
Apogee Symphony desktop 192 😎
@kgizzla
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see an RME Babyface Pro FS review!
@tuneunleashed
2 жыл бұрын
He’s a UA Guy but you and I my friend know why RME is ligit!
@dannydaniel8975
2 жыл бұрын
Nice interface, but those plugins sound nothing like the actual hardware..
@graham2084
3 жыл бұрын
Would it be a good idea to get a thunderbolt 3 to usb A adaptor?
@jgurtz
2 жыл бұрын
I've only ever seen TB3 use a usb-c connector, mac or PC.
@Daduu
3 жыл бұрын
Can this audio interface handle the dt1990 pro headphones without losing its quality power? Or should I pair those headphones with a different setup? Rn I have a Scarlett 212 and was thinking about getting an amp to use as a preamp but would love some wisdom from anyone
@HAPfilm
3 жыл бұрын
I returned my UA quad/thunderbolt - took me three weeks to run it on windows but still was pain on windows - I do have 18 core process computers - Good for mac but BIG NO for windows users - I believe ti is miss leading on UA website- lots of setting just need to be changed on motherboard to run it on windows - Also cable is expensive and not coming with it
@Juda_music
Жыл бұрын
One question, do you have to have all the UAD software installed in order for it to work? For some reason my Mac doesn’t recognize the interface, I have tried multiple different thunderbolt 3 cables and it still doesn’t work. Please help, someone😢
@O.W_Films
3 жыл бұрын
Own it, love it. What I will never get used to is the UAD plugin limitation usage.
@man7493
2 жыл бұрын
seems UA Apollo Solo is same but lower number of DSP/inputs and version USB, or if not maybe you would make review of Solo, cause on Sales its 500$ and pretty affordable
@N.A.Kisgood
Жыл бұрын
Can u record without a microphone and just use the talkback microphone?
@applecrazy1
3 жыл бұрын
Yo please review the antelope zen go ! !
@wattanakaewmanee1516
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review. Will I benefit from the variable preamp impedance if I use a dynamic mic with a Cloudlifter?
@clintedmonson
9 ай бұрын
Great tip on the LA-2A compressor! It makes vocals absolutely pop. Just bought the latest USB version and after buying a high speed USB 3.1 cable it works like a champ with Windows.
@steviesavage
2 жыл бұрын
question: I've just ordered a Twin X for use with my Macbook Pro Max M1 (16") but which cable should I buy - Thunderbolt 3 or 4? The Macbook has Thunberbolt 4 ports. Thanks, and great review!
@IntheDAW
Жыл бұрын
I have used that talkback mic for a lofi effect. The ik multimedia irig Quatro has one that actually sounds okay for a general room sound. But the twin is just so amazing
@Canela_
2 жыл бұрын
Olá, poderia me tirar uma dúvida ? é possível ouvir áudio de 2 computadores Simultâneo pelo apollo ? 1 pc conectado via thunderbolt e outro pc conectado via Line in do pc 3.5mm para p10 da Apollo ?
@ManCalledMif
2 жыл бұрын
If anyone is on a tight budget maybe consider an analogue mixing desk. I wish I had known this twenty years ago. Behringer X1832USB £200 16 input. Analogue. Many inputs and outputs. Many inserts for using with hardware effects and processing. Preamps are good. Excellent value for money. Also acts as daw interface.
@anotheryoutubed
4 ай бұрын
What absolute Js, no USB cable? For $1000????
@snoopymel1131
Жыл бұрын
UNIVERSAL AUDIO Apollo Twin X or ssl 2 plus?
@innercynic2784
3 жыл бұрын
Not including a cable is a cheap copout
@saltypancreas5866
3 жыл бұрын
Is the Apollo twin x model that much better for recording when compared to the Apollo twin ( first edition or my 1) Consider my situation please I, running a 2014 asus i7 4770 ( so I’m going to have to upgrade internal parts to support thunderbolt 3 which I’m not sure how much that’s going to run me ) Given the above limitation would you say that I should purchase the, twin x if it’s the same price as the twin ? Please anyone reply it would be greatly appreciated
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