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Apollo x6

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Apollo x6
Apollo x6
Apollo x6
Apollo x6
Apollo x6

Apollo x6

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The centerpiece of your next music production.

  • Produce music with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, and hear every detail with unprecedented dynamic range
  • Use dual Unison™ preamps to get the sound of iconic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more
  • Record and mix through UAD plug-ins in realtime with onboard HEXA Core DSP
  • Work faster with new UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and more
  • Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®
  • Get included UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
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Details

  • 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
  • Two Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, six 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, six 1/4" line outs (ALT / 5.1 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
  • Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions 
  • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
  • Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
What’s Included

Available Plug-In Bundles

Included with Essentials+

Channel Strips & Preamps (6)
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters (7)
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (6)
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
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 (4)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Verve Analog Machines Essential

Instruments (1)
PolyMAX Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms (3)
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar & Bass (3)
Raw Distortion
Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier

Included with Studio+

Channel Strips & Preamps (9)
Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
V76 Preamplifier

Compressors / Limiters (17)
dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
Empirical Labs Distressor
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Fairchild 660 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Compressor
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
UA 175B Classic Limiter
UA 176 Classic Limiter

Equalizers (6)
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
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 (7)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
Auto-Tune Realtime X
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (6)
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Moog Minimoog
Opal Morphing Synth
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Ravel Grand Piano
Waterfall B3 Organ

Delay & Modulation (6)
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Studio D Chorus
Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Reverbs & Rooms (4)
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar & Bass (3)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion

The Centerpiece of Your Next Music Production

Produce hits with our most advanced Apollo x6 to date. Featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, two Unison™ mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Neve, API, Manley, Auto-Tune, and more without latency — Apollo x6 puts decades of inspiring analog sound right in your rack.

The Sound of the Stars, in Your Rack

We built Apollo x6 for producers who need the highest-quality sound, without additional analog preamps found in larger rackmount models. With unprecedented dynamic range, elite-class Apollo X audio conversion, and enhanced D/A monitoring, Apollo x6 puts the sound of the stars right in your rack.

Record Through Iconic Preamps

Use two Unison™ preamps and front panel Hi‑Z instrument inputs to track in realtime with the sound of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, Fender, Marshall, and dozens more. And with six additional line inputs, it’s easy to connect your hardware synths, keyboards, and outboard gear.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x6 features our highest-resolution D/A converters ever. This enhanced monitoring, paired with features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks,* means you’ll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones.

Mix with Vintage & Modern Sounds

Along with included synthesizers and tape echos, Teletronix LA-2A compressors, and Pultec EQs — you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hit-making tools that will push your productions to the next level.

Find Your Perfect Workflow

Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x6 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 5.1 Surround Sound, and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

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A Hybrid System for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x6’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.

Expand Your Studio as You Grow

Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for up to 128 channels of premium I/O in 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.**

What They Say

I’m loving the new Gen 2 Apollo Xs! The added monitor control for a sub and Apollo Monitor Correction are going to be game changers. I’m finding that using a 50% correction for my setup still makes sense for what I’m used to in my space but the image is improved.

Jacquire King

Kings of Leon, Norah Jones, Cold War Kids

Gen 2 Apollo Xs are a serious upgrade. The preamps are still open and clear, but they sound smoother and more detailed. Plus, Sonarworks room correction built in is a huge leap forward!

Vance Powell

Jack White, The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs

The Apollo Monitor Correction is the easiest way to guarantee the most accurate listening environment. With NO latency!

Fab Dupont

Shakira, Santigold, Jennifer Lopez

This new generation [of Apollo X] offers numerous improvements and useful innovations that enhance both audio quality and functionality, without compromising on the proven features.

UA’s commitment to Thunderbolt and real-time plug-in processing continues to make Apollo X Gen 2 one of the most compelling options for serious recording and mixing professionals.

...Apollo X’s sonic accuracy is on another level.

The genuinely significant improvements that the Apollo X Gen 2 interfaces have to offer are in two distinct and workflow-critical areas: Gain staging and monitor correction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carefully consider the number and type of inputs and outputs you need, as well as how much real-time UAD-2 Apollo plug-in processing you think you might need. All Apollo X models also include a talkback microphone. You can consider a USB Apollo if you have a Windows PC without an available Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port.

The Apollo x6 supports up to 5.1, Apollo x8 / x8p support up to 7.1, and Apollo x16 / x16D support Dolby ATMOS immersive audio, up to 9.1.6. A Thunderbolt Twin X or x4 can be added to the monitoring system to remotely control the volume of the rack Apollo.

Yes, you can combine up to four Thunderbolt Apollos, one of which can be a desktop Apollo such as the Twin X or x4.

This refers to the number of SHARC DSP processors in the Apollo. Onboard DSP processing allows you to run realtime UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency. A DUO core system has twice the amount of processing power compared to a SOLO core system.

You can combine Thunderbolt Satellites with Apollos, up to the maximum of six Thunderbolt UAD-2 devices. Note that Satellites provide DSP to run UAD-2 plug-ins in your DAW, but do not provide additional realtime DSP for Apollo and UAD Console.

Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

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*Requires SoundID Reference software and compatible measurement microphone. Learn more at sonarworks.com

**For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com