User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- A Letter from Bill Putnam Jr.
- Introducing Apollo Solo
- Getting Started
- Hardware Controls & Connectors
- Apollo Solo System Overview
- Working With Apollo Solo
- Console Overview
- What is Console?
- Console Functions
- Global Functions
- When To Use Console
- Interactions Between Console and Apollo Solo
- Accessing Console
- Console Layout
- Global Window Elements
- Meter Bridge Overview
- Info Bar Overview
- Current Bank Overview
- View Column Overview
- Monitor Column Overview
- Channel Strips Overview
- Console Plug-In Inserts Overview
- Insert Effects Overview
- Popover Windows
- HP Cue Overview
- Sends Overview
- Console Sessions Overview
- Console Settings Overview
- I/O Matrix Overview
- Multiple Undo/Redo
- Keyboard Focus & Control
- Adjusting Console Controls
- Controls Shortcuts
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Console Reference
- Console Plug-In Inserts
- Insert Types
- Inserts Signal Flow
- Inserting UAD Plug-Ins
- Removing UAD Plug-Ins
- Editing UAD Plug-Ins
- Insert Assign Popover
- Inserts Display
- Insert State Indicators
- Insert Hover Options
- Insert Options Menu
- Channel Insert Effects
- Plug-In Editor Window
- Channel Strips
- Presets Manager
- Presets Manager Popover
- Save Preset Popover
- Console Settings
- Unison
- Console Recall Plug-In
- UAD Meter & Control Panel
- Using UAD Plug-Ins
- Tempo Sync
- UA Account & Store
- Expanded UAD Systems
- Latency & Apollo Solo
- Device Drivers
- Troubleshooting
- Glossary
- Specifications
- Hardware Block Diagram
- Universal Audio History
- Notices
- Technical Support
Apollo Solo Manual Apollo Solo System Overview 34
Apollo Solo System Overview
To get the most from your Apollo Solo and UAD plug-ins, it helps to have an
understanding of the overall Apollo Solo system. This chapter provides an overview of the
Apollo Solo hardware and software components.
Apollo Solo Hardware
Thunderbolt 3 Bus Powered Audio Interface for Mac & Windows
First and foremost, Apollo Solo is a premium 2 x 4 bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 desktop
audio interface with best-in-class 24-bit/192 kHz conversion. Apollo Solo connects to
the inputs and outputs of other audio gear to perform analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-
to-analog (D/A) audio conversion of the gear’s signals. The converted digital audio signals
are routed into and out of a Thunderbolt 3 host computer via the high-speed PCIe
protocol, which is carried over a single Thunderbolt 3 cable along with power for the unit.
Apollo Solo leverages Universal Audio’s expertise in DSP acceleration, UAD plug-ins,
and analog hardware design by integrating the latest cutting edge technologies in high-
performance A/D–D/A conversion, DSP signal reconstruction, and connectivity.
Integrated UAD-2 DSP Accelerator
Apollo Solo includes a built-in SOLO core UAD-2 DSP accelerator that performs digital
signal processing using Universal Audio’s acclaimed UAD Powered Plug-Ins. UAD
plug-ins provide the world’s best emulations of vintage and modern analog and digital
hardware.
UAD plug-ins can run in Apollo Solo’s Console software for realtime signal processing
with indiscernible latency, delivering the ultimate sonic experience to artists while
monitoring and/or tracking. UAD plug-ins can also be used within a DAW during mixdown
and mastering.
Note: As with other UAD-2 and Apollo devices, Apollo Solo can only load UAD
plug-ins, which are specifically designed to run on UAD-2 DSP accelerators.
Native (host CPU-based) plug-ins cannot run on Apollo Solo’s UAD-2 DSP.
System Expansion
Apollo Solo is compatible with Universal Audio’s family of UAD-2 DSP Accelerator and
Apollo audio interface products, allowing you add UAD DSP and I/O as your needs grow.
Various Universal Audio products are available to accommodate your particular computer
system, processing needs, and budget. For the complete product lineup, visit the UA
website at www.uaudio.com.