Universal audio Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2 Ess+

The Apollo Twin X Quad Ess+ is a sound card from Universal Audio.

Listen to your recordings in the finest detail with the latest generation of UA's Apollo Twin X interfaces. They're equipped with ultra-high-resolution audio converters, two Unison™ mic preamps, and thanks to the QUAD Core DSP processor, you can record in real time through the best UAD plug-ins on the planet, including Auto-Tune, equipment emulations from Neve, Manley, SSL, and hundreds more.

Leading artists and producers around the world have been using Apollo Twin X for decades. Now it's your turn to enjoy UA's timeless sound and legendary craftsmanship on your desktop.

Apollo Twin X Quad Ess+ highlights

• Work with state-of-the-art audio converters: never before has the Apollo boasted such a wide dynamic range and low distortion.


• Enjoy analog sound as if you were in a professional studio with the Unison™ preamps. They let you record in real time through faithful emulations of equipment by Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender and more.


• Access over 200 UAD DSP and native plug-ins, including the famous Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor and more.


• Mix with confidence on any loudspeaker or headphones, thanks to Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® technology.


• Use the automatic gain function to adjust the gain of multiple inputs in a matter of seconds, so you never lose another take.


• Listen to the bottom end of your mixes in fine detail with the Bass Manager, when you add a subwoofer to your monitoring system.


• Set up low-latency headphone networks, plug-in scenes and immersive monitoring in just a few clicks with the UAD Console application.


• Choose between Essentials+ and Studio+ editions and receive thousands of dollars worth of UAD plug-ins, including Auto-Tune, Fairchild processors, Teletronix and more.

Apollo Twin X Quad Ess+ Key Features

Put the best Apollo ever on your desktop

Universal Audio designed the Apollo Twin X so that a new generation of musicians and artists could enjoy the same sounds that the world's greatest artists have been using for decades. With its unprecedented dynamic range, state-of-the-art 24-bit / 192 kHz audio converters, and now even more advanced monitoring functions, the Apollo Twin X brings the sound of the stars into your studio, so that you too can make your creativity heard.

Record through world-renowned preamps

With its two Unison™ preamps and high-impedance front-panel instrument input, the Apollo Twin X lets you record in real time through dozens of emulations of classic equipment, including those by Neve, Manley, or API. You'll be able to bring back to your projects the magnificent analog textures you've been hearing for decades on some of history's most legendary recordings.

A new level of detail

This second-generation Apollo Twin X features D/A converters with the highest resolution UA has ever offered. This is combined with the Apollo Monitor Correction function, powered by Sonarworks® technology. Not only will this give you the most accurate representation of your recordings on your loudspeakers or in your headphones, but it will also prevent any unpleasant surprises when you listen to your final mix or master.

UAD Console, the application that adapts to your needs

Like an analog studio, where everything goes through the console, the Apollo Twin X features a powerful digital mixing engine that lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And thanks to new features such as automatic gain control, bass manager and plug-in scenes, you'll have no trouble creating an optimal working environment.

A hybrid system for all your projects

Combine the DUO Core DSP of the Apollo Twin X with plug-ins running on your host computer to work on large-scale sessions with complex processing chains. This powerful hybrid environment outperforms any native recording setup.

Your studio grows with you

Adapt your studio to your needs by daisy-chaining up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces. You'll have up to 128 inputs and outputs to work with in your STAN, all controlled from the comfort of your desk with the Apollo Twin X. No matter how far your music takes you, you'll always have an Apollo close at hand.

Expert opinion

• The sound quality of the Apollo Twin X Quad is simply incredible. The Unison preamps offer incomparable clarity and warmth.


• The user interface is highly intuitive. You can set it up quickly and start recording in no time. The physical controls are highly responsive, making the recording process even more enjoyable.