Software User Manual
Apollo Software Manual Chapter 1: Introduction 9
Direct Developer Plug-Ins
UAD Powered Plug-Ins includes plug-ins from our Direct Developer partners. Documen-
tation for these 3rd-party plug-ins are separate files that are written and provided by
the plug-in developers themselves. The filenames for these plug-ins are the same as the
plug-in title names.
Thunderbolt Option Card (Apollo & Apollo 16 only)
All user documentation for the Thunderbolt Option Card is located on the Thunderbolt
Support Page on our website (there is no separate manual). Please review the informa-
tion on the page carefully before installing or using the device:
• www.uaudio.com/support/thunderbolt-support
Host DAW Documentation
Each host DAW application has its own particular methods for configuring audio inter-
faces and using plug-ins. Refer to the host DAW’s documentation for specific instructions
about using audio interface and plug-in features within the DAW.
Helpful videos about setting up Apollo with various DAWs are available on our website:
• www.uaudio.com/videos
Hyperlinks
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Tip: Use the “back” button in the PDF reader application to return to the previous
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Information & Software Updates
The latest technical information and software for Apollo is posted on the Universal Audio
website. Our support pages may contain updated, late-breaking information that is not
available in other publications. Please visit the support page for your device:
Apollo & Apollo 16
• www.uaudio.com/support/apollo
Apollo Twin
• www.uaudio.com/support/twin
Glossary
This manual uses technical terms and acronyms that may be unfamiliar. Refer to
“Chapter 10: Glossary” beginning on page 133 for the definitions of many of these
terms.










