Universal Audio Apollo SOLO Thunderbolt 3 (Heritage Edition)

Universal Audio Apollo SOLO Thunderbolt 3 (Heritage Edition)
2in 4out Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Solo DSP Accelerator 1 SHARC Processor 2 Unison Preamps LUNA Compatibility and Realtime Analog Classics Plugin Package

Apollo Solo is the world’s finest Thunderbolt 3-powered desktop recording audio interface for Mac and Windows — delivering class‑leading audio conversion, two Unison™ mic preamps, and a suite of onboard UAD plug-ins for recording album‑quality results, in real time.

This compact 2×4 interface starts with esteemed Apollo A/D and D/A conversion to sonically outperform anything in its class. And with its Unison technology and built-in UAD‑2 processing, you can record through classic studio tools including the UA 610‑B Tube Preamp & EQ, LA‑2A and 1176 compressors, and more — with near‑zero latency.

 

Unison™ Technology for Stunning Mic and Guitar Preamp Emulations

Apollo Solo’s Unison technology gives you the tone, touch, and “feel” of the world’s most sought‑after preamps. These include the bundled UA 610‑B Tube Preamp, plus authentic mic preamp emulations from Neve® and API,® plus guitar amp emulations from Fender® and Marshall® — complete with their signature impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and component‑level circuit behaviors.*

The secret to Unison is its hardware‑software integration between Apollo Solo’s mic preamps and its onboard UAD-2 processing. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input in Apollo’s Console software, and it physically reconfigures Apollo’s impedance and gain staging — giving you the classic tube and transformer sounds of the world’s most recorded mic preamps and guitar amps.

 

Create with a Fast, Natural Workflow in LUNA

Apollo Solo is the ideal entry point to LUNA, UA’s groundbreaking music production application. Whether you’re exploring the analog sounds and workflow of Neve summing and Studer tape Extensions or creating with inspiring LUNA Instruments like Moog Minimoog and Ravel grand piano, LUNA transforms Apollo Solo into a fully‑integrated recording system. Mac only.

 

A Full Suite of Classic Studio Processing Onboard

Right out of the box, Apollo Solo provides a suite of incredible analog emulation plug‑ins including the world’s only authentic Teletronix LA‑2A and 1176LN compressors, Pultec EQs, and much more. From the tube warmth of the Pultec EQon guitars, to the gentle limiting of the LA‑2A on vocals, your recordings will take a giant leap forward in rich, sonically complex analog sound. Included plugins >>

 

Vintage Guitar and Bass Amps

For guitarists and bassists, Apollo Solo includes Unison technology on its front panel instrument input — giving you access to dead-on emulations of amps like the Fender® ’55 Tweed Deluxe, Ampeg® B‑15N Bass Amplifier, and the included Marshall® Plexi Classic — all available at near-zero latency for songwriting and recording.

 

Best-in-Class Headphone Amplifier

Apollo Solo’s onboard headphone output is louder and punchier, with lower noise and flatter frequency response versus any interface in its class. This means you can confidently track and mix using headphones, knowing you’re hearing every sonic detail.

 

Ready to Go

With its robust all-metal construction and bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 operation, Apollo Solo is the only “clutter‑free” portable audio interface that truly delivers album‑quality results. It’s like having a virtual analog studio that fits onto any desktop, and easily travels in your laptop bag.

 

Features:

• Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs, plus 1 instrument input and a stereo headphone output
• Sounds amazing, with next-generation AD/DA for maximum fidelity
• Use outstanding UAD Powered Plug-ins for tracking and mixdown
• Preamps sound pristine, and Unison technology gives you spot-on emulations of classic preamps
• Includes Realtime Analog Classics plug-in bundle with accurate emulations of vintage analog hardware
• Thunderbolt gives you ultra-low latency and huge bandwidth for higher sample rates and track counts
• Compact, bus-powered design makes it perfect for mobile recording, mixing outside of your studio, and even performing live
• Compatible with UA’s LUNA software for ultra-tight hardware/software integration (Mac only)

System Requirements

• For complete compatibility information, please visit help.uaudio.com
• Mac or Windows computer with available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave, or 10.15 Catalina
• (Win) Windows 10 64-Bit Edition
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 6 gigabytes available storage