Universal Audio [Pre-order item - expected to arrive June 24th] [Special promotion extended until June 30th!] Apollo Twin X DUO Gen2 Essentials+ Edition (Thunderbolt Audio Interface) (Universal Audio)

★Universal Audio: Apollo X Gen 2 Series

Special price + free Sonarworks SoundID Reference Headphone Calibration promotion now underway!


Promotion period:

The period has been extended from Friday, May 1st, 2026 to Tuesday, June 30th, 2026! / Limited quantities available!

By purchasing and registering eligible products during the promotional period, you will receive the following Sonarworks software free of charge.

・Sonarworks SoundID Reference Headphone Calibration Software

・Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on


The Apollo X Gen 2 features top-of-the-line A/DD/A converters.
By combining it with Sonarworks SoundID Reference Headphone Calibration Software, you can achieve the most accurate sound confirmation during headphone monitoring, resulting in an unprecedentedly realistic mixing experience.


(Special notes)

Used items, transferred items, store display demo units, and items that have been re-registered are not eligible for this promotion.

UA hardware products provided free of charge as part of other promotions are not eligible.

Product registration requires an internet connection.

The contents of this promotion are subject to change without notice.

All promotional activities are subject to the approval of Universal Audio.

For information on how to obtain Sonarworks bonus software, details on eligible products, and system requirements, please refer to the website of your domestic distributor.

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★Approximately 5 years have passed since the release of APOLLO X, which revolutionized recording and DTM with studio-class sound quality and high-quality UAD plugins driven by DSP.
With new features added and further upgraded sound quality, it has been reborn as the next-generation model, the APOLLO X 2nd Generation!

[Main Upgrades and New Features]
■Maintaining the same basic operability while improving heat dissipation and upgrading components ■Significantly improved output sound quality through changes to the D/A converter and revisions to the internal circuitry ■Efficient recording workflow with auto-gain function ■Improved music production environment through significant enhancements to the monitoring section - Apollo Monitor Correction (AMC):
With the separately sold expansion pack (Apollo Enabler Upgrade), it can be linked with Sonarworks SoundID Reference (sold separately) to enable sound field correction using the UAD DSP processing built into APOLLO.
• Base management function:
Adding a subwoofer to the monitor setup allows you to check every detail of the bass frequencies during mixing.


■Each Edition
Essentials+ Edition
Bundle contents: Over 20 UAD Plug-Ins & Instruments
+ Auto-Tune Realtime Access

Studio+ Edition
Bundle contents: Over 50 UAD Plug-Ins & Instruments
+ Auto-Tune Realtime X Advanced

• Ultimate+ Edition (X16 and X16D only)
Bundle contents: Over 100 UAD Plug-Ins & Instruments
+ Auto-Tune Realtime X Advanced


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*Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest system requirements and compatibility information before purchasing.
*Recommended Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cables are sold separately.


[Apollo Twin X DUO 2nd Generation]
A desktop 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface featuring two Unison microphone preamps, elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, auto-gain, Apollo monitor collection, bass management, DUO-core DSP plugin processing, and a premium software suite for Mac or Windows.


■Bring decades of analog experience to your desktop.
With the next-generation UA ​​Apollo Twin X interface, featuring the highest resolution audio conversion, two Unison microphone preamps, Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, SSL, and hundreds of other world-class UAD plugins for real-time recording, and DUO Core DSP processing, you can verify every detail in your recordings.
Trusted by top artists and producers worldwide for decades, the Apollo Twin X brings timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship to your desktop.

■Key Benefits: ・Experience next-generation audio conversion with Apollo's widest dynamic range and lowest distortion. ・Experience analog tones with real-time recording via authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender, and more, using Unison preamps. ・Access a complete library of over 200 UAD DSP and Native plugins, including award-winning titles such as Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, and EL8 Distressor. ・Ensure reliable headphone mixes in any room using Sonarworks' Apollo Monitor Collection feature. ・Solve missed takes by instantly setting levels for multiple inputs using Auto Gain. ・Add a subwoofer to your monitor setup with Bass Management to ensure you can hear every detail in the bass during your mix. ・Quickly set up low-latency cues, plugin scenes, and immersive audio monitoring using the UAD Console app. ・Choose the Essentials+ or Studio+ edition and get thousands of dollars worth of award-winning UAD plugin titles such as Auto-Tune, Fairchild, and Teletronix.



● Get the best Apollo ever for your desktop
Universal Audio developed the Apollo Twin X for the next generation of music producers who want the sound that has been used by the world's top artists for decades.
With its unprecedented dynamic range and elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion (also featuring enhanced monitoring capabilities), the Apollo Twin X is perfect for bringing star-quality sound to the studio and starting your creative journey.
● Record with a world-renowned preamplifier.
With two Unison preamps and a front-panel Hi-Z instrument input, the Apollo Twin X allows you to track in real time using emulations of classic equipment from Neve, Manley, API, and more, delivering the same rich analog texture used in the best modern recordings.
● Mix with authentic analog sound
The Apollo Twin X delivers the tools used in the world's top studios right out of the box. In addition to the included Teletronix LA-2A compressor, Pultec EQ, and Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg amps, you gain access to a library of over 200 UAD plugins, unlocking proven hit-making sounds from studios like Ocean Way Studios and Capitol Chambers.
● Check out the unprecedented level of detail.
The evolved Apollo Twin X combines UA's highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters with Sonarworks-powered, multi-channel immersive Apollo Monitor Collection functionality. As a result, you can hear the purest expression of your recording, and you won't feel any disconnect when listening to your final mix or mastering on stereo or surround sound systems.
● Find your workflow with the UAD Console app. Just like in an analog studio where the console is at the heart of the workflow, the Apollo Twin X features a powerful digital mixing engine that controls plugin routing and monitoring. With advanced features such as auto-gain, bass management, and plugin scenes, you can easily find the workflow that suits your needs.
● A hybrid system developed to suit your mission
By combining the DUO Core DSP on the Apollo Twin X with the native processing of your host computer, you can create large-scale sessions using complex plugin chains, resulting in a powerful hybrid workflow that surpasses native-only recording setups.
● Expand your studio to match your growth: Connect up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW to build your studio, and control everything from your desktop using the Apollo Twin X. So no matter how far your mind wanders to with music, Apollo will always be at your fingertips.

■Main Features: ・10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with DUO Core DSP plugin processing ・Two Unison microphone preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, optical Toslink input (ADAT or S/PDIF)
• Two 1/4-inch monitor outputs, two 1/4-inch line outputs (ALT), and one 1/4-inch TRS headphone output • Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192kHz resolution • Enhanced D/A converter with 129dB dynamic range for critical monitoring and playback
- Calibrate your main monitors and headphone outputs with the Sonarworks-powered Apollo Monitor Collection feature (sold separately) - Fully feature-rich monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with performers - Updated UAD Console app with features such as auto gain, plug-in scenes, bass management, integrated subwoofer, and immersive audio support - Built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plugins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats for all major DAWs - Essentials+ and Studio+ editions include up to 50+ UAD plugins - Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more - Expandable via Thunderbolt Apollo interface or Dante on select models - Free, industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

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Essentials+ Edition includes (6) plug-in channel strips and preamps.
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressor / Limiter (7)
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizer (6)
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (4)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1)
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation (3)
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverb & Room (3)
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar & Bass (3)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
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The Studio+ Edition includes plug-in channel strips and preamps (9)
Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip

Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
V76 Preamplifier
Compressor / Limiter (17)
dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
Empirical Labs Distressor
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Fairchild 660 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Compressor
Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
UA 175B Classic Limiter
UA 176 Classic Limiter
Equalizer (6)
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (7)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
Auto-Tune Realtime X
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (6)
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Moog Minimoog
Opal Morphing Synth
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Ravel Grand Piano
Waterfall B3 Organ
Delay & Modulation (6)
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Galaxy Tape Echo
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Studio D Chorus
Reverb & Room (3)
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar & Bass (3)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
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