Introduction; Produce Music With The Authentic Sound Of Analog - Universal Audio apollo x8 Gen 2 Hardware Manual

Introduction

Produce music with the authentic sound of analog.

Our most advanced Apollo x8 is here. For creators and producers running bigger projects
who need highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and realtime
UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API,
Manley, and more without latency — Apollo x8 puts legendary UA sound and craftsmanship
right in your rack.
• Produce music with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, and hear every detail with
unprecedented dynamic range
• Use four Unison preamps to get the sound of iconic analog gear from Neve, API,
Manley, Fender, and more
• Record through UAD plug-ins in realtime with onboard HEXA Core DSP
• Work faster with new UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes,
Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and more
• Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor
Correction by Sonarworks®
• Get included UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with
Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
Add the World's Most Trusted Audio Interface to Your Rack
We built Apollo x8 for pro and project studios where highest-quality audio is a must. With its
elite-class Apollo X audio conversion, unprecedented dynamic range, and enhanced D/A
monitoring — Apollo x8 puts authentic analog sound right in your rack.
Record Through Four Unison Preamps
Use Unison™ technology track in realtime with the sound of classic preamps and channel
strips from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more — giving you the same rich analog textures
used on the greatest recordings of our time.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x8 features our highest-resolution D/A converters ever.
This enhanced monitoring — when paired with the newest features like Apollo Monitor
Correction by Sonarworks — means you'll hear the most accurate representation of your
recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones.
Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds
Apollo x8 gives you the tools used by the world's best engineers, right out of the box. Along
with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Fender, Marshall,
and Ampeg, you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven
hit-making sounds to bring your recordings to new heights.
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