Universal Audio

Universal Audio APLS-HE Apollo Solo Heritage Edition Interface

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Universal Audio's Heritage Edition Apollo Solo pairs elite Thunderbolt 3 conversion with a bundled $1,300 UAD plug-in suite.

$699.00*
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Overview

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Edition is a 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface that combines UA's acclaimed analog-to-digital conversion with real-time UAD plug-in processing. At its core is the UAD SOLO Core processor, which enables tracking through emulations of vintage compressors, equalizers, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amplifiers with near-zero latency — allowing artists to monitor with fully processed sound while recording. The Heritage Edition distinguishes itself with a bundled premium plug-in suite featuring five award-winning titles from Teletronix, Pultec, and UA, collectively valued at $1,300.

The interface features Unison mic preamp technology, which models the impedance and gain staging of classic hardware preamps from Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, and others, delivering authentic tonal characteristics at the input stage. A best-in-class headphone amplifier provides loud, detailed, low-noise monitoring. The bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 design keeps the setup clean and portable with a single cable connection. Mac users gain access to LUNA, UA's free integrated recording application, while UAD plug-ins run in VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats across all major DAWs on both Mac and Windows. Weighing 2.65 pounds with a 9x9x6-inch footprint, it's built for desktop and mobile production alike.

Key Features

A special edition of UA's popular Apollo Solo interface — with a premium suite of 5 award-winning plug-in titles from Teletronix, Pultec, and UA — a $1,300 value

UAD SOLO Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency

Unison mic preamp and guitar amp emulations from Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Marshall, Fender, and more

Produce with LUNA Recording System — a free, fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac only)

Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs

Compatible with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more

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

Bus-powered connection to Mac and Windows systems for easy portability and reduced cable clutter

Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality

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

Specifications

Brand
Universal Audio
Model
APLS-HE
Interface Type
2x4 Thunderbolt 3 Desktop
Channels
6
DSP
UAD SOLO Core
Connectivity
Thunderbolt 3 (Bus-Powered), XLR
Plug-In Formats
VST, AU, AAX 64
DAW Compatibility
Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
Included Software
LUNA Recording System (Mac), 5 Premium UAD Plug-Ins
Unison Preamp Emulations
Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Marshall, Fender, and more
Weight
2.65 lbs
Dimensions
9 x 9 x 6 inches
OS Compatibility
Mac and Windows

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Heritage Edition includes five premium UAD plug-ins worth $1,300 at no extra cost
  • Unison mic preamp technology accurately emulates classic hardware preamps from Neve, API, and others
  • Bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 connection eliminates the need for a separate power adapter
  • Near-zero latency monitoring through UAD SOLO Core processing lets you track with plug-in effects in real time
  • Class-leading AD/DA conversion and headphone amplifier deliver detailed, low-noise audio

👎 Cons

  • Thunderbolt 3 connectivity limits compatibility — no USB option for older systems
  • Only one SOLO Core DSP chip restricts how many UAD plug-ins you can run simultaneously
  • LUNA Recording System is Mac-only, reducing its value for Windows users
  • Premium price point sits well above entry-level interfaces with similar I/O counts
  • Limited to a 2x4 configuration, which may not suffice for multi-instrument or band recording

Frequently Asked Questions

The Heritage Edition includes a premium bundle of 5 award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Teletronix, Pultec, and UA — valued at $1,300 — that are not included with the standard version.
No, the Apollo Solo Heritage Edition is bus-powered via its Thunderbolt 3 connection, so a single cable handles both data and power.
It is a 2x4 interface configuration with 6 channels, including XLR connectivity for microphone input.
Yes, UAD Powered Plug-Ins run in VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats and are compatible with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and other major DAWs.
No, LUNA is a Mac-only recording application. However, the Apollo Solo itself and UAD plug-ins are compatible with both Mac and Windows systems.