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Apollo Software Manual Chapter 1: Introduction 6
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome To The Apollo Family
High-Resolution Music Production with Classic Analog Sound
Designed to play a central role in modern studios, Apollo audio interfaces incorporate a
true “no compromise” approach to audio quality. Building upon decades of UA’s analog
hardware heritage, they offer extremely high-resolution sonics, with the lowest THD and
highest dynamic range in their class. Apollo’s top-end converters — and UA’s meticulous
attention to circuit design — translate into greater accuracy and depth in your record-
ings, from tracking and overdubbing, to mixing and mastering.
Note: Throughout this manual,“Apollo” refers to the entire Apollo family of audio
interfaces (Apollo, Apollo 8, Apollo 8p, Apollo 16, Apollo 16 mkII, and Apollo
Twin) unless specifically noted otherwise.
Realtime UAD Plug-In Processing for Monitoring and Tracking
While Apollo’s “natural” sound is exceedingly open and transparent, it can quickly deliv-
er a wide range of classic analog tones and color via its Realtime UAD Processing. Avail-
able with SOLO, DUO, or QUAD Core processing onboard, this onboard DSP Acceleration
allows for recording and mixing through UAD Powered Plug-Ins — with as low as sub-
2ms latency — so producers can quickly monitor, audition, and optionally “print” audio
using classic analog emulations from API, Ampex, Lexicon, Manley, Neve, Roland, SSL,
Studer, and more.*
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.
* All trademarks are recognized as property of their respective owners. Individual UAD Powered Plug-Ins
sold separately.