Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 with UAD Analog Classics

The Universal Audio Apollo X4 Gen 2 with UAD Analog Classics is a 12x18 desktop Thunderbolt audio interface that delivers elite 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, QUAD Core DSP processing, four Unison™ mic preamps, advanced monitoring features, and access to a comprehensive UAD plug-in suite, designed for high-end music production and recording.

Superior Audio Conversion and Unison™ Mic Preamps

The Apollo X4 Gen 2 delivers top-tier audio conversion, offering the highest dynamic range and lowest distortion among all Apollo interfaces. Its four Unison™ mic preamps let you record through real-time emulations of iconic analogue preamps from Neve, API, Avalon, and Manley, perfectly capturing the warmth and richness of classic studio gear in a modern digital format.

Comprehensive UAD Plug-in Library

With access to over 200 UAD DSP and native plug-ins, the Apollo X4 allows professionals to utilise world-class processing tools like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, and the EL8 Distressor. These plug-ins offer faithful recreations of legendary studio hardware, enabling studio-quality mixing, mastering, and tracking with minimal effort.

Advanced Monitoring and Bass Management

Apollo X4 features Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®, ensuring precise monitoring regardless of room acoustics, allowing professionals to hear the true quality of their mix without surprises in playback. Integrated bass management simplifies subwoofer integration, giving complete control over the low-end frequencies, perfect for bass-heavy productions.

Streamlined Workflow with Auto-Gain and UAD Console App

Auto-Gain functionality quickly adjusts input levels across multiple channels, saving time and preventing missed takes. The UAD Console app enhances workflow by offering low-latency cue setups, plug-in routing, and immersive monitoring features. Plug-In Scenes provide instant recall of complex signal chains, improving efficiency and productivity during sessions.

Hybrid System for High-Performance Recording

Apollo X4’s QUAD Core DSP works in harmony with your computer’s native processing, allowing larger sessions and intricate plug-in chains without affecting performance. This hybrid approach combines the power of hardware-based DSP with the flexibility of native systems, ensuring professional-grade performance in even the most demanding setups.

Scalable Studio Solution

The Apollo X4 is designed to grow with your studio. Connect up to four Thunderbolt-enabled Apollo interfaces to expand your system to 128 channels of I/O, all controllable from a single desktop interface. This scalability makes the Apollo X4 a long-term investment, capable of handling increasingly complex projects as your needs evolve.

The Ultimate Professional Audio Interface

With unmatched audio quality, a vast plug-in library, real-time processing capabilities, and scalable design, the Universal Audio Apollo X4 Gen 2 is the definitive choice for professionals in need of a high-performance desktop audio interface. Whether for recording, mixing, or mastering, the Apollo X4 offers all the essential tools to elevate any production to studio-grade levels.

Included Plug-Ins in Analog Classics Bundle:

Channel Strips & Preamps (6)

• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors & Limiters

• Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
• Precision Buss Compressor
• UA 1176 FET Compressor
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalisers 

• Precision Equalizer
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing 

• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision De-Esser
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Precision Enhancer kHz
• Vibe Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb

Mastering

• Precision Limiter
• Precision Maximizer
• Precision Multiband

Guitar & Bass

• Bermuda Triangle
• Raw Distortion
• TS Overdrive Pedal
• UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
• UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp

• 12 x 18 Thunderbolt audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing
• Four Unison^TM mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF)
• Two 1/4" monitor outs, four 1/4" line outs (ALT 1 / 2), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
• Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
• Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks^®*
• Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
• Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
• Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.

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