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Apollo Software Overview

Apollo has several software components that comprise the complete Apollo system. A

brief description of each component is provided below, along with a link to complete

details about the component.

Console Application

The Console application is Apollo’s primary software interface. Its main function is to

control the hardware unit and its digital mixing and monitoring capabilities. The Console

mixer is where Realtime UAD Processing using UAD Powered Plug-Ins is conﬁgured.

Important Fundamental Concept: The primary function of Console is to control

Apollo’s hardware input monitoring, Unison plug-ins, and Realtime UAD Process-

ing. Console MUST be used to take advantage of these features. Console replaces

the software input monitoring feature of the DAW mixer.

For an overview of the application, see “Chapter 3: Console Overview”. For complete

details, see “Chapter 4: Console Reference”.

Console Recall Plug-In

Console Recall is a DAW plug-in supplied in VST,

RTAS, AAX 64, and Audio Units formats. Console

Recall offers additional convenience when using Apollo

and/or the Console application in conjunction with a

DAW. Its primary function is to store complete Console

conﬁgurations within the DAW project ﬁle.

For complete details, see “Chapter 7: Console Recall Plug-In”.

UAD Powered Plug-Ins

UAD Powered Plug-Ins are the software plug-in titles containing the DSP algorithms.

UAD plug-ins are loaded within a host application for audio processing on Apollo’s in-

tegrated UAD-2 DSP accelerator (Console and DAWs are host applications). Each UAD

plug-in contains a graphical user interface (GUI) and various control parameters that can

be manipulated to achieve the desired sonic results.

Typical UAD plug-in window

Apollo includes numerous UAD Powered Plug-Ins that are bundled with the device. Op-

tional UAD plug-ins can be evaluated without functional limitations for 14 days in demo

mode. Optional plug-in licenses can be purchased at the UA online store.