{"product_id":"apollo-twin-x-quad-gen-2-ess-desktop-tb3-mac-win","title":"Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 ESS (Desktop\/TB3\/MAC\/WIN)","description":"\u003cp class=\"aeo-answer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 ESS is a Universal Audio Apollo audio interface with onboard DSP for realtime UAD plug-in processing while you record. Priced at $1499.00, sold brand-new by Victory Musical Instruments, a veteran-owned authorized UA dealer in Miami, FL. Questions? Call 844-687-4208.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour SHARC processors. More UAD plug-ins. Same Twin X form factor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition doubles the DSP horsepower of the DUO version — letting you run more plug-ins per session, more processors per channel, and bigger Unison chains while tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eUniversal Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eApollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 ESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAudio Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eDesktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eThunderbolt 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eComputer compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMac \u0026amp; Windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e$1499.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSKU \/ MPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAPTXQG2-ESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eNew (factory sealed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eFull Universal Audio manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eVictory Musical Instruments — veteran-owned authorized UA dealer, Miami FL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you frequently run out of DUO Core DSP — stacking Unison preamps, parallel compressors, and reverb sends while tracking — QUAD is the upgrade that pays for itself in workflow speed. Same 10 In \/ 6 Out desktop form factor, same elite-class 24-bit \/ 192 kHz Apollo X Gen 2 conversion, same Essentials+ plug-in bundle. The difference is four SHARC DSP processors instead of two, which translates to roughly twice the realtime UAD plug-in capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite-Class Apollo X Gen 2 Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24-bit \/ 192 kHz with up to 129 dB dynamic range, the widest of any desktop Apollo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Unison Mic Preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Authentic emulations of Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Avalon, Fender, and more, with circuit-level impedance modeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQUAD Core DSP\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs UAD plug-ins in realtime, independent of your computer's CPU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 In \/ 6 Out I\/O — two Unison preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, 2 monitor outs, 2 line outs, headphone out, 8-channel ADAT input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®\u003c\/strong\u003e — Calibrate main monitors and headphones for accurate playback in any room (available add-on).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated UAD Console\u003c\/strong\u003e — Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Bass Management, immersive audio support, integrated talkback, and Monitor Controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Toslink I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e — ADAT or S\/PDIF for digital expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 3 (USB-C)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mac and Windows compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 x XLR-1\/4\" combo on rear panel + 1 x 1\/4\" Hi-Z instrument input on front panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 x 1\/4\" monitor outs + 2 x 1\/4\" line outs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 x 1\/4\" TRS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital\u003c\/strong\u003e — Optical ADAT input (up to 8 channels at 44.1\/48 kHz).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e — External power supply (included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEssentials+ Plug-In Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a comprehensive starter library covering every essential studio process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Strips \u0026amp; Preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Century Tube, CS-1, Helios Type 69, Precision Channel Strip, UA 610-A and 610-B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fairchild 670 Legacy, Teletronix LA-2A (Classic \/ Gray \/ Silver \/ Legacy), UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176SE Legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEQs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Helios Type 69, full Pultec suite (EQP-1A, HLF-3C, MEQ-5).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffects \u0026amp; Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e — Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Oxide Tape Recorder, Galaxy Tape Echo, Pure Plate Reverb, PolyMAX Synth, Ampeg SVT-VR, Marshall Plexi, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDUO vs QUAD: Which Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDUO Core (two SHARC processors) handles tracking sessions with one to four UAD plug-ins per channel comfortably. QUAD Core (four SHARC processors) doubles that headroom — and matters most for engineers who track through heavy Unison preamp chains, run mix-bus processing in realtime, or use plug-ins with high DSP demand like the Lexicon 224 reverb or Manley Massive Passive EQ. If you've ever seen a \"DSP overload\" warning in UAD Console, QUAD is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThunderbolt 3 cable (USB-C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEssentials+ UAD plug-in bundle (digital via UA Connect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this Apollo work on Windows, Mac, or both?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thunderbolt Apollo works on both Mac and Windows computers that have a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run UAD plug-ins in realtime while tracking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Apollo's onboard DSP runs UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, so you can print or monitor through analog emulations of classic preamps, compressors, EQs, and amps as you record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat plug-ins are included with the Essentials edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essentials edition includes a UAD plug-in bundle selected by Universal Audio covering compressors, EQs, reverbs, tape, and preamps. Higher tiers include more titles; current contents are published by UA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase includes: Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 audio interface, External power supply, Thunderbolt 3 cable (USB-C), Essentials+ UAD plug-in bundle (digital via UA Connect).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 ESS a genuine Universal Audio product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned, authorized Universal Audio dealer based in Miami, FL. Every unit is brand-new, factory-sealed, and covered by the full UA manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get help choosing or setting it up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. You'll talk to real people, not a call center. Call us at 844-687-4208 and we'll help you spec the right gear and get it running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Victory Musical Instruments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments — veteran-owned, Miami-based, authorized UA dealer. We trust the gear we sell and back it with real support, not a call center. 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