2x4 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface with UAD-2 SOLO real-time processing for Mac and Windows
Turn your recordings into discs with true UA conversion, classic mixing tools and the LUNA recording system.
Featuring state-of-the-art Universal Audio conversion, two Unison mic preamps and a suite of onboard effects, Apollo Solo lets you get album-quality recording to your desktop. This 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 bus-powered audio interface for Mac and Windows includes a generous collection of UAD plug-ins for recording vocals and instruments with near-zero latency. It also offers full integration with Universal Audio's revolutionary new LUNA recording system.
Unison™ Technology for superb mic and guitar preamp emulations
Apollo Solo's Unison technology gives you the sound, touch and "feel" of the world's most sought-after tube and transformer mic preamps and guitar amps. It includes the UA 610-B tube preamplifier, the Plexi Marshall® classic amplifier and Ampeg's SVT-VR Classic Bass Ampli plug-ins - and can be complemented with exclusive titles from Neve,® Avalon,® SSL, ® Fender,® and more. The secret lies in a unique hardware and software integration, which adjusts the impedance of Apollo's instrument and microphone preamps to match the emulated hardware - for authentic analog sound unmatched by other recording interfaces.
Real-time UAD processing for near-zero latency recording
Derived from Universal Audio's award-winning Apollo interfaces, Apollo Solo unlocks a range of classic analog colors via its real-time UAD processing. Featuring an integrated UAD-2 SOLO Core processor, Apollo Solo lets you monitor and record through the comprehensive library of UAD-powered plug-ins – with near-zero latency, regardless of memory setting buffer of your audio software. It's like having a virtual analog studio that fits in a laptop bag.
LUNA recording system with accelerated real-time monitoring
Apollo Solo works with all major drawing software, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools and many others. But it becomes a fully integrated recording system with LUNA, a powerful free recording application for Mac from Universal Audio. Backed by accelerated real-time monitoring, LUNA™ lets you track and mix in an intuitive, single-window workflow with unlimited tracks, full AU support, and access to a suite of exclusive LUNA instruments and extensions.
From the built-in Studer multitrack tape and built-in Neve Summing, to instruments from Moog and more, LUNA transforms Apollo Solo into an incredibly inspiring music creation platform.
Designed for musicians, electronic producers and songwriters
The Apollo Solo's portable Thunderbolt 3 bus-powered design, rugged all-metal construction, best-in-class headphone amplifier, and superior audio conversion are perfect for musicians, songwriters, and electronic music producers who need UA quality in a compact package.
Main characteristics
- 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface with 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion
- Unison mic preamp and guitar amp emulations from Neve,® API,® Avalon,® Manley,® Marshall,® Fender,® and more*.
- Real-time UAD processing enables near-zero latency tracking with classic UAD plug-in effects, regardless of software buffer setting
- Produce with LUNA Recording System - a free, fully integrated recording application designed for Apollo (Mac/Thunderbolt only)
- Includes studio compressors, EQs, reverbs and guitar amp emulations, and more as part of the Realtime Analog Classics bundle
- Best-in-class headphone amplifier for loud, detailed, quiet control
- Bus connection to Mac and Windows systems for easy portability and reduced cable clutter
Apollo Solo includes the LUNA recording system (Mac/Thunderbolt), as well as the UAD "Realtime Analog Classics"* powered plug set.
- UA 610-B Tube preamplifier and equalizer
- Marshall Plexi classical guitar amplifier
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
- Raw distortion guitar pedal
- Teletronix® LA-2A Legacy Compressor
- UA 1176LN legacy compressor
- UA 1176SE - The legacy of compressors
- Pultec® EQP-1A EQ Legacy
- Pultec® Pro EQ Legacy
- Precision delay modulation
- Precision delay modulation
- Precision reflection engine
- Precision channel strip
- Realverb Pro