Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface Essentials

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 is a premium desktop Thunderbolt interface built for artists and engineers who want real-time plug-in tracking, clear conversion, and hands-on monitor control without making the setup complicated. If you record vocals, guitars, keys, or full productions in a home studio or professional room, it gives you a clean, dependable front end that stays consistent session after session.

With next-generation elite-class AD/DA and onboard UAD-2 QUAD Core DSP, Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 lets you track through Unison-enabled preamp models and classic studio processing in real time. When it’s time to mix, you can combine onboard DSP with native processing on your computer for a practical hybrid workflow that holds up as sessions get bigger.

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Elite-Class Conversion That Helps You Commit Faster

Universal Audio designed Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 to deliver the lowest distortion and widest dynamic range of any Apollo Twin to date. That shows up immediately when you are setting mic placement, shaping a vocal chain, or balancing synth layers, because what you hear is stable and clear.

When the front end is trustworthy, you spend less time chasing problems and more time making decisions that translate to cars, earbuds, and real studio monitors.

Real-Time Unison Tracking with QUAD Core DSP

Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 gives you Unison preamps, which let you track in real time through faithful models of classic gear while the interface adjusts the preamp behavior to match the target hardware. That means your microphone interacts naturally with the input, and you can dial tones quickly without the feeling of “software after the fact.”

The onboard QUAD Core DSP also lets you run UAD plug-ins while tracking with near-zero latency, and it pairs smoothly with native processing on your computer for a flexible hybrid setup.

Monitoring Tools That Fit Modern Rooms

Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 includes full monitor control with speaker switching and integrated talkback, plus features that help you work confidently in less-than-perfect spaces. Apollo Monitor Correction is available as an optional add-on for calibrated listening, and Bass Management helps integrate a subwoofer so low-end decisions are easier to trust.

Add Auto-Gain for quick level setting across multiple inputs and Thunderbolt 3 speed for low-latency performance, and the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 becomes a strong long-term centerpiece for a serious desktop studio.

Key Highlights

• Desktop 10-in/6-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with UAD-2 QUAD Core DSP
• 24-bit/192kHz conversion with elite-class AD/DA design
• Unison preamps for real-time tracking through classic hardware models
• Hybrid workflow combines onboard DSP with native processing
• Monitor control with speaker switching, talkback, and Auto-Gain support
• Optical input supports ADAT and S/PDIF for expandability

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Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2 Specifications

What’s in the Box

Thunderbolt 3 cable sold separately. Apollo Monitor Correction is an optional add-on. UA Essentials+ Plug-in Suite included. macOS 10.15 or later required (Quad Core i7 Processor or higher). Windows 10 Anniversary update or later required (Quad Core i7 Processor or higher).