Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface - Essential Edition

Experience Every Detail with Apollo Twin X Essentials+ Edition
Step into the next generation of professional audio with UA’s Apollo Twin X interfaces. Featuring elite-class audio conversion, dual Unison™ mic preamps, and powerful DUO Core DSP, the Twin X lets you record and mix in real time using the world’s most acclaimed UAD plug-ins — including titles from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, SSL, and many more.

Trusted by top artists and producers for decades, Apollo Twin X delivers UA’s legendary sound and craftsmanship in a sleek desktop format. The Essentials+ Edition includes a handpicked bundle of over 20 premium UAD plug-ins, such as the Century Tube Channel Strip, Fairchild 670 Legacy, Pultec EQP-1A, and RealVerb Pro — giving you the essential tools to create polished, professional recordings right out of the box.

With industry-best conversion and unmatched analog emulation, Apollo Twin X Essentials+ is the ultimate portable solution for musicians, producers, and engineers who demand studio-quality sound wherever they work.

Key Features

• 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with DUO Core DSP plug-in processing
• Two Unison™ mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, optical Toslink input (ADAT or S/PDIF)
• Two 1/4 monitor outs, two 1/4 line outs (ALT), one 1/4 TRS headphone out
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
• Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
• Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
• Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
• Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
• Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

* Requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com

**For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com