
Universal Audio APLTWDII-HE Apollo Twin MkII Heritage Edition
Heritage Edition desktop interface with UAD DUO processing, Unison preamps, and $1,300 worth of bundled analog plug-ins.
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Overview
Key Features
A special edition of UA's acclaimed Apollo Twin MkII interface — with a premium suite of 5 award-winning plug-in titles from Teletronix, Pultec, and UA — a $1,300 value
Next-generation Apollo A/D and D/A conversion and 2 Unison mic preamps that offer stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
2 Unison mic preamps offer stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
UAD DUO Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
Produce with LUNA Recording System — a 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, including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
Front-panel Unison-enabled Hi-Z instrument input and headphone out
Built-in Talkback mic and dedicated monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via optical ADAT/SPDIF input
Also includes “Realtime Analog Classics” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Includes over $1,300 worth of premium Teletronix, Pultec, and UA plug-ins at no extra cost
- Unison mic preamps physically model classic hardware preamp impedance and gain behavior
- DUO Core onboard DSP allows near-zero-latency monitoring through UAD plug-ins while recording
- Built-in talkback mic and dedicated monitor controls eliminate the need for a separate monitor controller
- Expandable to 10 inputs via optical ADAT/SPDIF for growing studio setups
👎 Cons
- Only two analog mic preamp inputs, which limits simultaneous live recording without expansion
- DUO Core DSP can run out of processing headroom quickly when stacking multiple resource-heavy plug-ins
- Thunderbolt connectivity means a separate adapter or compatible port is required on many newer machines
- UAD plug-ins are subscription or individually purchased beyond the bundled titles, adding ongoing cost
- LUNA Recording System integration is limited to Mac users only