Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition (Desktop/Win)

A Value-packed USB Apollo for Windows Only

Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition is the most affordable USB Apollo for Windows users, featuring next-gen AD/DA converters and two Unison mic preamps for high-quality sound. It includes a suite of five award-winning plugins and the Realtime Analog Classics bundle, providing access to vintage mic preamps, compressors, EQs, and more, usable in real-time or during mixing. With USB 3.0’s fast speeds, it captures audio with minimal lag, making it a cost-effective choice.

Capture the sound of legendary preamps with Unison technology

The Apollo Solo USB Unison preamp technology goes so far beyond typical software modeling and emulation that it belongs in a class all its own. In essence, Unison is a two-way communication between the Apollo Solo’s mic preamp and a Unison-capable plug-in, such as the included 610-B plug-in, which emulates the sound of UA’s iconic LA-610 preamp.

The plug-in modifies the preamp circuit itself, including settings like impedance, analog gain structure, and much more. When you tweak the Apollo Solo’s preamp gain knob and physical controls, the plug-in modifies the preamp’s behavior to match the target preamp. So you’re not only filtering your audio to simulate the character of a well-known preamp; your microphone is now interacting with the Apollo Solo’s input in the same manner it would with the “modeled” preamplifier.

The plug-in actually adjusts the preamp circuit itself, including parameters such as impedance, analog gain structure, and much more. When you adjust the Apollo Solo’s preamp gain knob and physical controls, the plug-in adjusts the preamp’s behavior to match the target preamp. So you’re not simply filtering your audio to approximate the character of a famous preamp — your microphone is now interacting with the Apollo Solo’s input the same way it would behave with the “modeled” preamplifier.

The sensational plug-in bundle included!

Because they are among the most authentic reproductions of analog audio equipment ever made, UAD Powered Plug-ins have established a reputation for excellence. These plug-ins sound amazing because of the UAD platform’s incredible processing capabilities. The depth, color, and character of these plug-ins are just unattainable without investing a significant amount of CPU power in them. The best part about Apollo Solo is that it allows real-time audio recording with UAD plug-ins. You will obtain a premium suite of five highly regarded plug-in titles when you purchase the Apollo Solo Heritage Edition: preamplifier.

• UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection includes the storied Wally Heider “Green Board,” which was used to record Neil Young, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and Jimi Hendrix.
• UA 1176 Collection features three unique versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE. Teletronix LA‑2A Classic Leveler Collection consists of three historic versions of the revered electro-optical tube processor.
• Pultec Passive EQ Collection gives access to three historical and highly coveted Pultecs.
• With the least amount of hassle, UA Pure Plate Reverb produces a shimmering, genuine plate reverb effect.

In Apollo Solo USB, You’ll also receive the Realtime Analog Classics bundle:

• UA 610-B
• The Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Legacy #UA 1176LN #UA 1176SE
• The Legacy EQP-1A Pultec
• Pultec Pro Legacy
• Precision Delay Modulation with Precision Channel Strip and Precision Reflection Engine
• Accurate Delay Adjustment L-Style Distortion
• SVT-VR Amplifier
• RealVerb Pro

UAD-2 processing power built in!

Sometimes your computer just isn’t powerful enough or fast enough to handle all the plug-ins your recording session requires. The processing burden is transferred from your PC to UAD’s incredibly potent Analog Devices SHARC processors when you use UAD Powered Plug-ins. One of these SHARC processors is included in Universal Audio’s Apollo Solo interface, giving you enough power to record quick sessions and begin mixing.

Smart I/O selection for a desktop interface

The Apollo Solo USB focuses on what you need for effective sessions, making it ideal for compact studios and mobile producers. The two Unison mic/line inputs you have sound transparent and detailed. Beyond that, you have ample input/output (I/O) for the majority of modest tracking sessions with an instrument input, two analog outputs, and a high-quality headphone output.

For producers who are constantly on the road, engineers who must mix using robust UAD plug-ins while they’re not in the studio, and even DJs who want the greatest possible live sound, this configuration is ideal. Give your sales engineer a call if you need help figuring out how to incorporate the Apollo Solo into your current configuration.

Bridging the gap between your UAD-equipped studio and everywhere else

For producers who are constantly on the road, engineers who must mix using robust UAD plug-ins while they’re not in the studio, and even DJs who want the greatest possible live sound, this configuration is ideal. Give the sales engineer a call if you need help figuring out how to incorporate the Apollo Solo into your current configuration.

The Apollo Solo USB can be used as a real-time bass or guitar processor, and it can also be used to project studio-quality sound onto a stage. Using the Apollo Solo as your live performance interface will offer you a massive, detailed sound that will make other DJs envy if you’re an electronic music producer who also spins records. The Apollo Solo is the long-needed bridge for those who enjoy recording and mixing outside of their studio but still use UAD plug-ins for mixing. All you need is your laptop and the Apollo Solo to carry powerful UAD processing with you wherever you go.

Thus, whilst the Apollo Solo USB is an excellent starting point for UAD users, it’s also the ideal means of extending the reach of your current UAD-powered projects.

Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition Features:

• Apollo Solo USB has two analog inputs and outputs, one instrument input, a stereo headphone output, and a USB-C audio interface are all included.
• With next-generation AD/DA for optimal fidelity, it sounds fantastic.
• Utilize excellent UAD Powered Plug-ins for mixdown and tracking.
• Preamps have crystal-clear audio, and Unison technology provides accurate reproductions of vintage preamps.
• includes the Realtime Analog Classics plug-in bundle, which accurately emulates vintage analog hardware, and a premium plug-in suite consisting of five award-winning UAD plug-ins.
• You can achieve larger sample rates and track counts with USB 3.0’s enormous bandwidth and extremely low latency.
• Its small size makes it ideal for mixing outside of your studio, recording on the go, and even live Windows only performances.

Specifications

• Computer Connectivity: USB 3.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 4
• Number of Preamps: 2 x mic, 1 x instrument
• Phantom Power: Yes
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
• Effects: UAD-2 Solo Processing, Realtime UAD Powered Plug-ins
• Analog Inputs:
• 2 x XLR-1/4″ combo (mic/line)
• 1 x 1/4″ (Hi-Z)
• Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4″
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4″ TRS
• USB: 1 x USB-C 3.0
• Software:
• Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins (VST, VST3, AU, AAX 64)
• 5 Heritage Edition plug-ins
• OS Requirements – PC: Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later, Quad Core i7 or higher
• Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.8″ x 7.1″ x 4.8″
• Weight: 1.38 lbs