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Shape your recordings into records, on Windows.

Apollo Solo USB gives Windows-based producers and musicians class-leading audio conversion, two mic preamps — so you can record through preamps from Neve, API, SSL, and more — and a suite of onboard UAD plug‑ins for recording album‑quality results, in realtime.

Experience class-leading Apollo sound — as heard on hundreds of hit records

Record your vocals and synths in realtime through classic mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Avalon, and more

Enjoy clear, detailed monitoring with the best-sounding headphone amplifier in its class

Create on-the-go using a sonically superior bus-powered interface with rugged all-metal construction

Record Synths and Vocals through Iconic Preamps

With its two Unison preamps and front panel Hi-Z instrument input, Apollo Solo USB is the only desktop interface that lets you track in realtime through preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more, giving you the same rich analog texture as the hardware used on decades of iconic music.*

Get the Pro Sounds of Analog Hardware, Right on your Desktop

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Right out of the box, Apollo gives you album-ready tones in realtime with the included UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, Fairchild and Teletronix LA-2A compressors, amps from Marshall and Ampeg, and more. But only Apollo lets you tap into the entire UAD plug-in library, giving you the proven hit-making sounds of Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and hundreds more.

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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 exceptional sound quality, Apollo Solo USB is the only desktop audio interface for Windows users that truly delivers professional results. It’s like having a virtual analog studio that fits onto any desktop, and easily travels in your laptop bag.

UAD Plug-Ins vs. Analog Hardware

Watch Grammy-award winning producer Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon) put UAD plug‑ins to the test in a live session featuring electronic-soul artist Jamie Lidell.

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Desktop 2 x 4 USB audio interface for Windows 10 and 11 with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion

Unison mic preamp and guitar amp emulations from Neve,® API,® SSL,® Marshall,® Fender,® and more*

Realtime UAD Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size

Includes studio compressors, EQs, reverbs, and guitar amp emulations, and more as part of “Realtime Analog Classics” bundle

Best-in-class headphone amplifier for loud, detailed, low-noise monitoring

USB 3 (Type-C) cable sold separately

Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers


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Apollo Solo USB includes the “Realtime Analog Classics” UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.

Realtime Analog Classics Bundle

With the Realtime Analog Classics plug-in bundle, you get legendary compressors like the Teletronix® LA-2A and EQs like the Pultec® EQP-1A, stunning guitar and bass amp emulations from Softube, as well as UA’s landmark 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ plug-in.

  • UA 610‐B
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
  • Teletronix LA‐2A Legacy
  • UA 1176LN Legacy
  • UA 1176SE Legacy
  • Pultec EQP‐1A Legacy
  • Pultec Pro Legacy
  • Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • Precision Reflection Engine
  • Precision Delay Modulation
  • Precision Delay Modulation L
  • Raw Distortion
  • RealVerb‐Pro

UA 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ

UA 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ

Impart your tracks with the iconic warmth and character of the classic hardware used to track everyone from Duke Ellington to Coldplay. By emulating the entire signal path, including tube amplifiers, transformers, and circuit nonlinearities, the 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ plug-in injects organic detail and saturation to any signal — whether you’re re-amping or tracking through the 610-B via Universal Audio’s Unison™ technology.

Marshall<sup>®</sup> Plexi Classic Amplifier

Marshall® Plexi Classic Amplifier

The undisputed alpha dog of rock and roll guitar amps, the Marshall “plexi” amplifier is as legendary as the music it helped create. From Jimi Hendrix to Jimmy Page, Duane Allman to Eric Clapton, the Plexi’s punishing melange of snarl, sustain, smoothness, and raunch defined the sound of rock. Developed by Softube, the Marshall Plexi Classic Amp plug-in gives you the sound of this iconic amp with a perfectly placed microphone from engineer Tony Platt who recorded AC/DC’s Back in Black and Highway to Hell.

Teletronix<sup>®</sup> LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)

Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)

With its gentle, program dependent optical compression and meticulously designed tube amplifier, the LA-2A is the go-to compressor for professional mixers around the world — especially for vocals. Incredibly easy-to-use Peak Reduction and Gain controls gives you the ideal optical compression sound for guitar, bass, drums, and more.

1176SE/LN<sup>®</sup> Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)

1176SE/LN® Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)

Get classic, ultra-fast FET compression from the world’s most recognized compressor. The 1176 will impart punch, presence, and character as well as its signature distortion overtones on drums, vocals, guitars, and bass. The 1176LN has graced countless recordings, from Led Zeppelin, to the White Stripes and Michael Jackson.

Pultec<sup>®</sup> Pro Equalizers (Legacy)

Pultec® Pro Equalizers (Legacy)

Mix with two of the most sought-after hardware EQs ever made — the MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer and the EQP-1A Program Equalizer. Both of these tube-based icons deliver smooth and silky EQ curves with an abundance of warm analog character.

Ampeg<sup>®</sup> SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp

Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp

Introduced in 1969, the Ampeg SVT bass amp is still the reigning king of high-powered tube bass tone. Developed by Brainworx, the Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp plug-in perfectly captures the raw power and punch that has made this the go-to amp for rock, funk, and soul players. Track in real time using Unison™ preamp technology for the tone, touch, and feel of a real SVT bass amp, or transform bland DI tracks with the thunderous roar of a stone cold classic.

Precision Mix Rack Collection

Precision Mix Rack Collection

Featuring the Precision Channel Strip, Precision Reflection Engine, and Precision Delay Modulation plug-ins, the Precision Mix Rack Collection offers four modern, high-fidelity plug-ins for recording and mixing. Powerful and intuitive, Precision Mix Rack Collection gives you an impressive tool set — perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.

Raw Distortion

Raw Distortion

Modeled from a vintage early-’80s Pro Co Rat, Raw Distortion delivers all the gritty dynamic raunch of the legendary stompbox. And with Unison™ technology, you can plug in to Apollo Twin, 8, or 8p’s front-panel Hi-Z instrument jack and experience the same circuit interaction, gain range, and clip points for the true tone, feel, and response of the original hardware.

RealVerb Pro

RealVerb Pro

RealVerb Pro is a flexible, natural sounding reverb based on UA’s own unique set of algorithms. Allowing you to design the room just as you hear it, the RealVerb Pro goes beyond simply big/small or dark/bright, giving your sources distortion-free, smoothing diffusion control and ultra-long reverb tail.

Customer Reviews

Apollo Solo USB

Overall Rating

4.2/5
(135)

M. Dellit

September 27, 2023

Unison u bet!

I find it so easy to use. What a game changer having world class plugs to record through on the way in!

P. Capasso

September 22, 2023

Paolo C.

Cavo usb, non fornito, i plugin offerti con la scheda audio, erano già in mio possesso, senza la possibilità di sceglierne altri, la configurazione su PC con Windows 11 è andata a buon fine, mentre su Mac non ci sono riuscito.

G. Czakó

September 10, 2023

Decent

The audio quality is decent enough. The quality of the interface is good, except the Big Knob. There is no USB cable in the box for the USB version. And it's really sensitive about that, so I had to try like 15 cables before it didn't say that I don't have 3.0 SS port. So big minus for that. The one dsp core that I didn't really wanted to use anyway is just laying there using 20% with nothing loaded on to it. I don't understand the purpose of this device in the scene. Atleast it's working. I would love to change that one dsp core to an ADAT io.

M. Mellinger

August 31, 2023

Great Interface - i love it !

Great Interface - i love it !
okay - 1 DSP is for something too less... but it works for me until now .
Great Sound (in and out) / good driver (ASIO Win10)
... only the "ilok-thing" and always being online is really not good...

J. Yancey

August 11, 2023

Apollo solo

Great performance so far and loving the plugin selection.

E. Toussaint

August 3, 2023

Dope!

Works as advertised. Mini Apollo basically

N. Sawyer

July 14, 2023

Beautiful!

I was debating on buying a new computer or an interface, and damn Im glad I upgraded my interface to the Apollo Solo USB! It has such a great sound and I didn't believe it would actually sound better, but it absolutely upgraded my sound!! I also have been getting a solid 15 to 20% freed up on my projects that have heavy processing! If this is considered an "introductory" interface, I cannot imagine what a mid level or better will be like!! Can't suggest this enough

A. DANIELE

June 21, 2023

Could be amazing

The apollo solo coild be amazing but the software lack of efficient virtual audio routing is a problem and the ios (ipad devices) missing compatibility reduce the stars a lot

Y. Dong Cheng

June 10, 2023

nice sound

nice sound and easy to use
I love it

W. KAEWMANEE

April 2, 2023

Good investment

I have been playing around with buying some low-cost (each around 500 USD) analog gears for a while. My goal is to have good audio with zero latency. However, the problem with my analog gear is I cannot save and recall the setting. Apollo Solo USB is my complete solution. Now I can focus on my practice and performance.

F. MURILLO ROJO

March 17, 2023

I bought an audio interface or a tank???

Wow!!! Stunning build quality, as well as incredible sound. Unit is bigger than what it looks in pictures and have an incredible touch to my hand. Really beautiful and versatil. The plugins included sound really good. Just lack DSP power IMO, but I was aware of it. Still great to be able to use the Avalon emulation with it.

M. Alexandru-George

February 16, 2023

Best Audio Interface for Windows usb3! 10 stars for UAD!

Console,.unison preamp,quality converters,low latency etc,. All you need in one interface audio for Vocals and Instruments. Easy to install and use, if you have good pc with 3.0 usb cables and hosts! I wait the day when LUNA will coming for Windows because we need her....

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February 6, 2023

SMALL DSP, RUNS OUT OF RESOURCES.

JUST THE V76 PREAMP TAKES UP 92% DSP ON THE APOLLO. WASTE OF MONEY.

s. han

February 1, 2023

groundbreaking

My idea becomes a reality with this one small, light device.
I hope there will be more types of electric guitar effect pedals.
The preamp plug-in is very good.

M. Brahimi

January 23, 2023

Great Gear

One of the best in the market ? Unison preamp sound great !!

H. Wagner

January 9, 2023

Keine deutsche Bedienungsanleitung

Leider keine deutsche Bedienungsanleitung, sodass es sehr mühsam ist, mit diesem Produkt zu arbeiten.

D. Hamilton

December 26, 2022

Great little introduction interface

Bought to replace an aging interface and this has done an amazing job. The sound quality of the DACs/ADCs is incredible, the build quality is bar none, the hardware interface is intuitive and well thought out and it's just generally a really neat little package. Looks great on my desk.

I really love the concept of the unison preamps and plugging into a Fender amp feels like nothing I've ever quite experienced when plugging directly into an interface. And that's not to mention the wealth of other preamps at your disposal.

My only disappointment, which is on me, I should have researched more, is that I was immediately surprised by how far one core would go. Especially when using the more CPU intensive plug ins, like that Fender amp, which pushes it almost to capacity and leaves me with few other options in the chain. I mean, I couldn't have afforded the twin anyway, but I would definitely say if you're worried about that kinda thing, to look into what you'll be wanting to use first and their core utilisation.

Otherwise an incredible product, which I'm certain will not be my last.

L. De Caro

December 15, 2022

Excelente

Conversão excelente, facilidade de uso e instalação , muito feliz com essa aquisição.

F. Denaro

November 24, 2022

Good sound, but working bad on my licensed windows

Had some issues on windows, knobs in console isn’t smooth.
No input signal from microphone in obs programm.
And for these money I want plug and go don’t wanna contact support and wait for answers couple days.
Yes sound good and dsp cpu I like it but first of all for work I want stability, so I decided return Apollo after week back to the shop. It’s sad cause I really fall in love with design and sound but I don’t have enough time and nerves for this problem solvings I’m just customer with 500$ And want for them be calm when I’m creating, maybe only my interface was broken

A. Viktorovich

November 14, 2022

my best interface!

It works stably and everything is very convenient!