Universal Audio | Apollo X4 Gen2 [Essential+ | Studio+]

Record hits with the world’s most powerful desktop audio interface.

Produce larger sessions with our most powerful desktop Apollo. Featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing — letting you record through plug-ins from Neve, API, Manley, Auto-Tune, and hundreds more — Apollo x4 levels up your studio with legendary UA sound, built to inspire your next collaboration.

4 Unison Preamps - Impedance-matched analog modeling

-120 dB THD+N - Studio-grade D/A conversion

129 dB DNR - Ultra low-noise recording

2 Elite-Class HP Outs - Professional headphone monitoring

Get Our Most Powerful Desktop Apollo Ever

We built Apollo x4 to expand on the gold-standard Apollo Twin, the audio interface that single-handedly revolutionized home studio recording. With expanded I/O, elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, and the widest dynamic range to date, Apollo x4 puts the sound of the stars in reach for your next collaboration.

Record Through Iconic Preamps

With four Unison™ preamps and dual front panel Hi‑Z instrument inputs, Apollo x4 lets you track through emulations of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, Fender, and dozens more, giving you the rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x4 features our highest-resolution D/A converters ever. This enhanced monitoring — when 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.

*Coming November 2024. Learn more at sonarworks.com ›

See What’s New in Gen 2

Learn about the next Generation of Apollo from top artists and influencers around the globe.
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Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds

Out of the box, Apollo x4 gives you the tools used in the world’s biggest recording studios. Along with included LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg — you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hit-making sounds.

See plug-ins included with Essentials+

See plug-ins included with Studio+

Find Your Perfect Workflow

Just like many pro studios, where an analog console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x4 has a powerful mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

Learn more about UAD Console ›

A Hybrid System for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x4’s DSP processing with native processing from your 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 out your dream studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for up to 128 channels of premium I/O, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.**

 

12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing

 

Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF)

 

Two 1/4" monitor outs, four 1/4" line outs (ALT 1 / 2), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs

 

Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution

 

Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range

 

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 or select models over Dante

 

Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers