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Apollo 16 Hardware Manual Software Installation 17
Software Installation
Note: Simplified procedures for software installation are below. For complete and detailed procedures,
refer to the UAD System Manual (see “About Apollo 16 Documentation” on page 8).
About UAD Software
The UAD Powered Plug-Ins installer contains all the software necessary to configure and use Apollo 16 and UAD
Powered Plug-Ins. It also installs the Apollo 16 hardware device drivers so the audio interface can communi-
cate with the host computer. Therefore the UAD Powered Plug-Ins installer must be run even if you intend to use
Apollo 16 without the use of Console or UAD Powered Plug-Ins functionality.
Note: Apollo 16 software is not included in the package. Download it at www.uaudio.com/downloads
Apollo 16 installation, registration, and authorization consists of four main steps:
1. UAD software installation: Run the UAD Powered Plug-Ins installer downloaded from our website.
2. Connect Apollo 16 to the host computer (and other gear): See example setups starting on page 19.
3. Apollo 16 device registration: Add the device to your my.uaudio.com account.
4. UAD plug-in authorization: Download and apply the UAD authorization file.
Important: Install Software First
If you are installing Apollo 16 software for the first time, install the software before connecting Apollo 16. If you
are updating to a newer version of Apollo 16 software or installing additional UAD devices, it is not necessary to
remove the previous UAD software or hardware from the system, but you should still install the newer software
before adding new UAD devices.
Software System Requirements
Apollo 16 has specific host computer software requirements in addition to the hardware requirements that are
listed on page 6. Refer to the Apollo Software Manual or our website for these requirements (see “About
Apollo 16 Documentation” on page 8).
Software Updates
Using the latest Apollo 16 software is recommended. If the software is already installed, the UAD Meter & Con-
trol Panel application has a convenient button that checks for the most recent version. For software updates,
visit:
• www.uaudio.com/downloads
Preparation
Close all open files and applications before starting the installation procedure. Specifically, make sure the
Console, UAD Meter & Control Panel, and DAW applications are quit.
Important: Verify the computer system date and time are set correctly before installing the software
and/or launching the Console or UAD Meter & Control Panel applications for the first time.
Software Installation Procedure
1. Launch the UAD Powered Plug-Ins software installer downloaded from our website.
2. The installer will guide you through the installation procedure.
3. Connect Apollo 16 to the computer with a FireWire or Thunderbolt cable and power it up.
4. Software installation is complete. Proceed to “Registration & Authorization” on page 18.