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Universal Audio Apollo X6 Essentials+, a 16-in, 22-out Thunderbolt audio interface with a 6-core UAD Hexa Core DSP processor for plug-in processing, designed for music professionals and recording studios. It offers exceptional sound quality, versatility and seamless integration into any music production workflow. The Essentials+ version includes more than 20 plug-ins and instruments, including Auto-Tune Realtime Access and the Sonarworks acoustic correction system (at extra cost).

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Universal Audio's Apollo x6 is an essential reference in the world of high-end audio interfaces. Designed for both recording studios and demanding home studios, it offers a range of features and audio performance that make it one of the most versatile tools in music production.

Technical features to enhance sound quality:
- State-of-the-art audio converters: The Apollo x6 is equipped with 24-bit / 192 kHz digital audio converters, offering exceptional resolution and extended dynamic range. This translates into highly accurate recording and mixing, capturing every nuance of your sound.
- Unison preamps: The Apollo x6's two Unison mic preamps faithfully emulate the behaviour of legendary analogue preamps such as Neve, API, Manley and Avalon. This technology, exclusive to Universal - Audio, offers an authentic analogue recording experience, directly in your computer.
- HEXA Core DSP processing: Integrated into the interface, the HEXA Core DSP processor enables a large number of UAD plug-ins to be run in real time, with no perceptible latency. You can take advantage of a wide range of effects and treatments to sculpt your sound to your heart's content.
- Apollo Monitor Correction: This feature, developed in partnership with Sonarworks (paying option available November 2024), allows you to calibrate your monitoring system for accurate, consistent listening, whatever the listening environment.

Perfect integration into your workflow:
- DAW compatibility: the Apollo x6 is compatible with the main music production software (DAW) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, etc.
- UAD Console: This dedicated application offers intuitive control of your UAD interface and plug-ins. It offers a host of advanced features, including routing, mixing and scene creation.
- Flexibility: The Apollo x6 can be combined with other Apollo interfaces to expand your system and meet greater needs.

Analogue sound in digital format:
One of the key strengths of the Apollo x6 is its ability to reproduce the warm, authentic character of analogue equipment. Thanks to Unison technology and UAD plug-ins, you can give your recordings an undeniable vintage dimension.

Who is the Apollo x6 designed for?
The Apollo x6 is aimed at a demanding audience, looking for impeccable sound quality and maximum flexibility. It's ideal for musicians, producers and sound engineers looking for a complete, high-performance production tool.

Universal Audio's Apollo x6 is a top-of-the-range audio interface that combines power, versatility and exceptional sound quality. If you're looking for a creative tool to bring your music projects to life, the Apollo x6 is a wise investment.
  • Universal Audio Apollo X6 Essentials+
  • Improved Output Converters for Critical Listening (Monitoring and Headphone Outputs)
  • Further reduced distortion and background noise
  • Auto-Gain function for Assisted Recording Level Adjustment
  • Integrated Acoustic Correction (Sonarworks SoundID + Apollo Monitor Correction add-on, purchased separately)
  • Bass Management for Subwoofers, in Stereo or Surround
  • Essentials+ Edition: bundle of over 20 plug-ins and instruments, worth €2,500 (excluding special offers)
  • 16-input, 22-output Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP processor for plug-ins
  • Two Unison™ microphone preamps, two high-impedance (Hi-Z) instrument inputs, six line inputs on 6.35mm jacks, two optical Toslink inputs/outputs (ADAT S/MUX), one coaxial input/output on RCA (S/PDIF), one Word Clock input/output (BNC)
  • Two 6.35 mm speaker outputs, six 6.35 mm line outputs (ALT / 5.1 surround), two 6.35 mm TRS headphone outputs
  • State-of-the-art 2nd generation Apollo X converters with 24-bit/192kHz digital audio resolution and Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at any sample rate
  • D/A conversion optimised for critical listening with a dynamic range of 130 dB and a particularly low harmonic distortion of -127 dB
  • Calibrate the outputs of your main monitor speakers or headphones with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®* technology
  • Full-featured monitor controller with alternative speaker switch and talkback mic for easy communication with artists
  • Updated UAD Console application with automatic gain function, plug-in scenes, bass manager for subwoofer integration, immersive sound support, etc.
  • Integrated DSP compatible with over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU and AAX 64-bit formats in the main STANs
  • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, etc.
  • Upgradeable with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or certain models via a Dante network
  • Free technical support from expert audio engineers
  • *Available before the end of 2024. Requires Apollo Monitor Correction add on and SoundID Reference licences available from sonarworks.com
Also available in a Studio+ version, with over 50 plug-ins and instruments (worth €4,500 excluding special offers).

With this Apollo X rack, you can use an Apollo Twin X or X4 interface both to expand your system and to use it as a monitoring controller.

Plug-ins included in the Essentials+ edition :
- 6x Preamps and console slices :
- 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

- 7x Compressors/Limiters :
- 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

- 6x Equalizers :
- 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

- 4x Special processing :
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials

- 1x Instruments :
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

- 3x Delays and modulations :
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L

- 3x Reverbs and ambiences :
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

- 3x Guitar and Bass :
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Raw Distortion
Universal Audio - Apollo X6 Gen 2 Essentials+
Universal Audio - Apollo X6 Gen 2 Essentials+
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For over 50 years, Universal Audio has been an industry leader in DSP audio modeling and vintage analog technology. The American manufacturer has released groundbreaking products such as the LA-2A compressor and the 610 tube mic preamp which have been used to record artists as diverse as the Beach Boys and Van Halen. 
Since the 2000s, Universal Audio has been faithfully reproducing classic analog recording equipment and designing new digital recording tools in keeping with the sound and spirit of vintage analog technology. Best-sellers include the Apollo interface, UAD-2 Satellite, UAD plug-ins, UADFX pedals and the OX Amp Top Box.