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Apollo Software Manual Chapter 2: Installation & Setup 15

Software Installation

Software for Apollo and other UAD-2 devices (if any) must be installed at the same time.

Software for UAD-2 devices cannot be installed separately.

Important: For optimum results, connect and power the Apollo hardware before

installing the UAD software.

To install, register, and authorize the Apollo hardware and UAD plug-ins:

1. Connect Apollo to an available Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2 port

on the computer with a Thunderbolt cable.

2. Connect Apollo to AC power with the included power cable, then

power on the device with the power switch.

3. Open the UAD Powered Plug-Ins software installer downloaded

from the UA website:

www.uaudio.com/download

4. The UAD software installer will guide you. Restart the computer when prompted

by the installer.

Note: If prompted to update the ﬁrmware, see the procedure below.

5. After restart, the default web browser launches and connects to the UA online

store. Follow the instructions in the web browser to create an account, register the

hardware, and authorize bundled UAD plug-ins.

• After registration is complete, the UAD device is automatically authorized and the

system is ready for use.

• If the device was already registered, when the computer restarts the UAD Meter &

Control panel automatically opens and UAD plug-ins are automatically authorized

in the background.

Firmware Update Procedure

If prompted by the "Firmware Update" dialog window to update the Apollo ﬁrmware:

1. Click "Load" to begin the process. The "ﬁrmware is updating" window appears.

2. Wait for the "Power Off UAD Device" dialog window, which appears after the ﬁrm-

ware is updated.

3. Power OFF Apollo, then power ON Apollo. The ﬁrmware update is complete.

Firmware Update Details

For complete details about Apollo ﬁrmware updates, visit the ﬁrmware support page.