Software Setup - Universal Audio Apollo Twin Hardware Manual

Software Setup

Note: Items on this page are detailed in the Apollo Software Manual. See
Apollo Twin Documentation
System Requirements
All system requirements must be met for Apollo Twin to operate properly. Before proceed-
ing with installation, see the system requirements in the Apollo Software Manual.
Software Installation
The software must be installed to use the hardware and UAD plug-ins. The UAD Powered
Plug-Ins software installer contains the Apollo Twin software and drivers.
To obtain the latest UAD Powered Plug-Ins software installer, visit:
• www.uaudio.com/downloads
Registration and Authorization
Apollo Twin must be registered and authorized at my.uaudio.com to unlock UAD plug-ins
that are bundled with the product. Registration and authorization via a web browser is
triggered automatically by the UAD software the first time the device is connected.
System Configuration
Complete details about setting up the Apollo Twin system, including how to integrate
with a DAW and related information, are included in the Apollo Software Manual.
Console Application
The included Console application is the software interface for the Apollo Twin hardware.
Console controls Apollo Twin and its digital mixing, monitoring, and Realtime UAD Pro-
cessing features. Console is also used to configure Apollo Twin's I/O settings such as
sample rate, clock source, and reference levels.
For complete details about how to operate Console, refer to the Apollo Software Manual.
Apollo Expanded
When more I/O and/or DSP is needed, up to four Apollo interfaces can be cascaded to-
gether via Thunderbolt in a multiple-unit configuration. For complete details about multi-
unit cascading, refer to the Apollo Software Manual.
UA Support Videos
Many informational videos are available online to help you get started with Apollo Twin:
• www.uaudio.com/support/thunderbolt
Apollo Twin Hardware Manual
for related information.
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