Apollo x4
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Apollo x4
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L. Kim
For musicians too, not just for recording techs...
I'm a musician, not a recording engineer, so I like things good and (cheap) and simple. After fiddling with the Apollo, I realized it's MUCH easier and quicker getting to a really good recorded sound, so I can focus on the music. To be fair, it IS more complicated to setup than the battery powered mixer/recorder I was using, but with a little bit of a learning curve, the payoff is studio quality sound from a portable setup.
Also recording an electric guitar direct was never really an option for me before...but the direct options on the Apollo are really indistinguishable from mic'ed amps. I still prefer to perform with a live amp in a room, but judging purely from the recorded sound I can dial in a sound that is EXACTLY like what I'm getting through a mic'ed amp - that's amazing.
C. Grace
Huge step up from the Twin MKII
I had been using the Apollo Twin MKII to record at home but it was always a bit of a struggle because of the limited number of inputs on the device. Switching between guitars wasn't necessarily an issue because I had an A/B box but if I wanted to record something from an XLR input, this would an issue as anything in the HiZ inputs override the XLR inputs so those need to be unplugged. Additionally, since there was only one headphone output, I had to use an external HP mixer which just cluttered things up so much more. And don't even get me started on the struggle with limited DSP that I would constantly run into.
Now with the x4 I have all of the ports that I need for a home setup. Gone is the AB box for the guitars on the HiZ inputs. All of my XLRs can go into inputs 3 & 4 and I never have to unplug anything. The two HP outputs are perfect for recording with my wife (and singer). I am also now able to load up all the plugins that I need for recording guitar and bass in one "scene" so I don't have to constantly swap between them while in the middle of writing music.
The x4 has been a dream come true for me at home and it checked off every box that I was struggling with before. Of course the sound quality is just as good as always with any UAD product, but it is the ease of use and simplicity if offers that makes this the perfect interface for home use over Twin series (At least for my needs).
If I were to find one complaint/gripe it would be that the HiZ and headphone inputs of the entire Apollo line is on the front of the unit as opposed to on the back. This does make it a little more of a challenge for me keeping my desk neat and tidy, but it is truly a small price to pay and I personally have found simple "work-arounds" to combat this. I use "L" connectors and the x4 sits above a small "runner" that I have between two monitor stands that the four cables are able to run through. The only "issue" here is I have to use a lower grade cable that is thinner overall and fit well next to one another. This is more of a personal aesthetic issue and should in no way be considered a issue with he performance of the product itself.
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A perfect choice for my needs.
Excellent quality interface with exceptional sound and, unlike many USB interfaces, no appreciable latency. I can use this in conjunction with my Apollo Twin mkii interface which gives me 8 processors to remove plugin loading from my computer's processing. Universal Audio interfaces and related plugins are expensive but are probably the best available. If you're on the fence buy this, or another Universal Audio interface. You won't be disappointed.
E. Moroglu
Emhances my X8p
Very happy to own this, really strengthens my x8p and Octo Satellite.
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Sehr gut
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C. Kiasi
What Can I say...
I love the ease of work flow. It doesn't get in the way but in increases and works well with my way of working. I can't praise it enough. I'm just annoyed I didn't get it sooner. A must have in all studios IMO.
A. Korotkova
Studio Centerpiece
The Apollo x4 is the biggest desk unit UA has and it’s very powerful. The ADAT expansion capabilities caught my attention as well as the ability to Daisy chain rack units and satellite units.
The physical switches for the inputs, monitors and headphones are very handy it replaced my monitor controller unit
J. Blackwood
Nope
My replacement X4 was a lemon. It will be a long while before I purchase another UA interface.
G. Balistreri
X4
Is perfect. Very Amazing
C. Samayoa
Is perfec
Clean, and great analog sound !
G. CAO
Very Very AMazing GooD~!Good~! Good~!
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Amazing upgrade! Works great with Ryzen 9 & ASRock Creator x570
Top of the line upgrade from my old Focusrite Pro-40. Quality of the X4 is amazing, built like a tank. I'm using two optical cables to connect the old Pro-40 for 8 more I/O's Very glad I decided to get this unit instead of saving more for the 8p. And in case anyone is wondering, yes it works perfectly with Ryzen 9 3950x, ASRock Creator x570 with TB3, on Win10 Pro. Perfect addition to my PCIe OCTO as well. Thanks for a great product UA!
H. Kim
Good!!
Good Quality!
N. Pinto
Powerful and amazing
Great piece of gear. The only issue I had was the fact that the thunderbolt 3 cable wasn't included (!>!) so I had to wait an extra day to set it up...
K. McCarley
Windows Drivers Need WORK
This device is incredibly powerful, and the plugins make it sound amazing. But the Windows drivers are almost completely unusable. WDM sounds like hot garbage, 32-bit ASIO is non-existent, and sometimes even the 64-bit ASIO generates some digital artifacts. Thankfully, the 64-bit-only ASIO driver clumsily works well enough to run it through VoiceMeeter to use it with everything else. But it's kind of ridiculous that UA hasn't addressed this issue yet, and claims the device works on Windows devices. Clearly that's not entirely true.
A. Kapadia
Software setup was tricky, but excellent customer Service
After I received the interface, I followed the instructions on the get started guide. The instructions were fairly simple, but the installation process was extremely buggy. I sent a help request to Universal audio, and followed up with a phone call. The Agent on the phone call, Warren S, sat with me for an hour to help me install the software. The line accidentally disconnected in the middle of the installation process, but within a few minutes, Warren called me back. I was not necessarily pleased when I first tried to set the device up, but with the brilliant customer service help, I was up and running.
R. Graterol
Significant step up from Apollo Twin duo
I’m very happy with the x4. The upgrade is significant coming from a Apollo twin duo silver. The quad processing and dsp pairing finally makes dsp tracking good at every level. The unit is lightweight, probably same as the twin which is nice to carry.
Design is beautiful. Can’t recommend this enough, if you can afford it you will be very satisfied.
A. Diederich
Great to have this much IO in a desktop format
Great quality unit, sounds phenomenal recording tracks, and the plugins are addictive. I had the arrow, and while this is the gateway, the extra horsepower makes this so much more flexible. Now the arrow goes with me and the MacBook Pro and the Apollo x4 is the hub of the primary machine. Now my daughter and I can track and listen with headphones at the same time. Yeah, it’s a covid purchase but it’s worth every penny even when I’m not stuck at home.
W. Childress
Impressive
All I can say is wow. I waited many years to finally be able afford an Apollo and it was well worth the wait. Very excited to join the UA family.
R. Graterol
Significant upgrade from Apollo Duo Mk1
I’m enjoying the X4 a lot. The upgrade from the first generation of Apollo’s is significant. The industrial design is top notch. The quad processing In tandem with dsp pairing takes it to a whole new level for tracking for me.
The unit is super light and sounds great. It is a hefty price, but for those taking recording seriously this is a fantastic tool. Also from a production standpoint, this is a fantastic box. I’m happy with my investment.