Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - UAD Analog Classics Pro Edition (Demo Deal)

The next generation of Universal Audio Apollo x8 interface is here for studio producers who need highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for recording and mixing with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more. Trusted by top producers and engineers around the globe who need elite-class Apollo X sound and DSP power with more inputs and outputs, Apollo x8 brings legendary UA craftsmanship and the sound of the stars right to your rack.

• Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo
• Experience authentic analog sound with Unison preamps, letting you record in realtime through gear from Neve, API, Avalon, Fender, and more
• Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more
• Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks (sold separately)
• Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the take
• Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using bass management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup
• Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app

ADD THE WORLD'S MOST TRUSTED INTERFACE TO YOUR RACK

Universal Audio built Apollo x8 for pro and project studios where highest-quality audio is a must. With its award-winning Apollo X sound — now with unprecedented dynamic range and enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x8 puts authentic analog sound right in your rack. >With Unison technology, Apollo x8 lets you track in realtime with the sound of classic preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more, giving you the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

UNLOCK AUTHENTIC ANALOG SOUNDS

Right out of the box, Apollo x8 gives you the tools used by the world's best engineers. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg — you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.

HEAR THE DETAILS LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x8 features UA's highest-resolution D/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. This means that when you playback your audio through monitors or headphones, you'll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master.

FIND YOUR FLOW IN THE UAD CONSOLE APP

Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7.1 Surround Sound and Plug-In Scenes, it's easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A HYBRID SYSTEM, MADE FOR YOUR MISSION

Combine Apollo x8's HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains — a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup. Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.

UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO X8 FEATURES:

• 18x24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
• Four Unison mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
• Two 1/4" monitor outs, eight 1/4" line outs (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
• Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
• Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
• Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
• Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
• Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

UAD ANALOG CLASSICS PRO PLUG-INS:

• Vocals and Pitch Correction (2): Topline Vocal Suite, Topline Key Finder
• Channel Strips and Preamps (19): API Preamp, API Vision Channel Strip, API Vision Channel Strip Legacy, Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip, CS-1 Channel Strip, Century Tube Channel Strip, Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, Manley Reference Microphone Preamp, Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip, Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ, Neve 88RS Channel Strip, Neve 88RS Channel Strip Legacy, Precision Channel Strip, SSL E Series Channel Strip, SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy, UA 610-A Preamp and EQ, UA 610-B Preamp and EQ, V76 Preamplifier
• Compressors/Limiters (21): API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor, dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter, Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, Fairchild 660 Compressor, Fairchild 670 Compressor, Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor, Precision Buss Compressor, SSL G Series Bus Compressor, SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy, Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Legacy, Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor, Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler, UA 1176 FET Compressor, UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter, UA 1176AE Classic Limiter, UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176SE Legacy
• Equalizers (9): Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ, Neve 1073 Legacy, Neve 1073SE Legacy, Precision Equalizer, 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 (9): A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder, Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance, Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision De-Esser, Precision Enhancer Hz, Precision Enhancer kHz, Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder, Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
• Instruments (1): PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
• Delay and Modulation (8): Brigade Chorus Pedal, Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay, EP-34 Tape Echo, Galaxy Tape Echo, KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L, Studio D Chorus
• Reverbs and Rooms (6): Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb, Ocean Way Studios Deluxe, Ocean Way Studios, Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, UAD Sound City Studios
• Mastering (3): Precision Limiter, Precision Maximizer, Precision Multiband
• Guitar and Bass (9): Bermuda Triangle, Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe, Raw Distortion, TS Overdrive Pedal, UAD Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier, UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp, UAD Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier, UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp, UAD Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier
• LUNA Extensions (4): Ampex ATR-102 Master Tape Extension, API Summing Extension, API Vision Console Emulation, Studer A800 Multitrack Tape Extension