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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.

$480.00*
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Overview

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin MkII Heritage Edition is a premium desktop audio interface designed for musicians, producers, and engineers who demand studio-grade recording quality in a compact form factor. At its core, the unit features next-generation A/D and D/A conversion that captures audio with exceptional clarity and detail. The two Unison-enabled mic preamps go beyond typical digital modeling — they physically reconfigure the preamp's impedance and gain staging to faithfully replicate the behavior of classic hardware from Neve, API, Manley, and other revered manufacturers. A front-panel Hi-Z instrument input with Unison support makes it equally capable for tracking guitars and bass directly.

What sets the Heritage Edition apart is its bundled plug-in library. In addition to the standard Realtime Analog Classics bundle — which includes the UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, and Ampeg SVT-VR Classic — the Heritage Edition adds five award-winning titles from Teletronix, Pultec, and UA worth approximately $1,300. The onboard UAD DUO Core DSP allows you to track through these compressors, EQs, tape machines, and amp models with near-zero latency, eliminating the need to compromise your monitoring experience during recording. Built-in monitor management features including Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT controls, along with a talkback mic, round out a thoughtfully designed interface that can serve as the centerpiece of a professional production setup.

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

Brand
Universal Audio
Model
APLTWDII-HE
Type
Desktop Audio Interface
A/D and D/A Conversion
Next-generation Apollo
Onboard DSP
UAD DUO Core
Mic Preamps
2 Unison-enabled
Hi-Z Instrument Input
1 front-panel, Unison-enabled
Headphone Output
1 front-panel
Talkback Mic
Built-in
Digital Input
Up to 8 channels via optical ADAT/SPDIF
Monitor Controls
Mono, Mute, DIM, ALT
Bundled Plug-ins
Heritage Edition suite (Teletronix, Pultec, UA) + Realtime Analog Classics
DAW Compatibility
VST, AU, AAX 64 (Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more)
Recording Software
LUNA Recording System (Mac only)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt

Frequently Asked Questions

The Heritage Edition includes the same hardware as the standard Apollo Twin MkII but adds a premium bundle of five award-winning plug-in titles from Teletronix, Pultec, and UA valued at approximately $1,300, on top of the included Realtime Analog Classics bundle.
It has two Unison-enabled mic preamps and a front-panel Hi-Z instrument input for analog sources, plus up to 8 additional digital input channels via optical ADAT/SPDIF, allowing up to 10 total input channels.
The interface itself works with both Mac and Windows in all major DAWs via VST, AU, and AAX 64 plug-in formats. However, the LUNA Recording System software is Mac-only.
Unison technology integrates UAD preamp plug-ins directly into the Apollo's input stage hardware, adjusting impedance and gain staging to accurately model the behavior of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amplifiers.
Yes, the Apollo Twin MkII can be expanded by connecting additional UAD devices or a UAD Satellite processor to increase your available DSP for running more UAD plug-ins simultaneously.