UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X8 / Custom 3 Upgrade

This bundled product includes the third-generation APOLLO X8 rack, featuring elite-class converters and HEXA(6) core DSP processing, as well as three paid plug-in licenses of your choice.

We are giving away AKG/K371 closed-back headphones (with 50mm large-diameter drivers)!

""Apollo X Series is a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that provides music producers, project studios, and post-production studios with recording, overdubbing, and mixing using the best A/D and D/A conversion available today, HEXA Core UAD processing, and surround monitoring*. Compatible with both Mac and Windows.

""■Apollo x8 Key Features:
18-in/24-out (8 x 8 analog) Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with best-in-class 24-bit/192 kHz conversion.
HEXA Core (6 DSP) real-time UAD processing with any audio buffer size for near-latency recording with UAD plug-ins.
Four Unison mic/line preamps enable recording using amazing preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more.**
UA 610-B surround monitor controller* supports up to 7.1 channel formats. Includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, featuring Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 Compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more. UAD HEXA Core processing adds mixing power to major DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton. Two Thunderbolt 3 ports allow connection to up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces or up to six UAD-2 devices via Thunderbolt 1 and 2, using an optional Apple Thunderbolt adapter.
+24 dBu headroom operation is also available, making it easy to connect to professional consoles and tape machines.
Convenient monitor functions include an Alt Speaker, Talkback Mic, and an assignable Dim/Mono switch on the front panel.
UA boasts uncompromising analog circuit design, carefully selected parts, and superior build quality.
Regular software updates and a comprehensive support network. ""

""The APOLLO X8 / Custom 3 Upgrade includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle, plus three paid plug-in licenses to choose from over 100 UAD plug-ins (including third-party plug-ins).
* Please select within 45 days of registering your Apollo X product (popular plug-ins will be automatically licensed after 45 days).

■Included Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle:
・UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
・Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
・Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
・UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
・UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
・Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
・Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
・Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
・Fairchild 670 Compressor (Legacy)
・Precision Enhancer Hz
・Raw Distortion
・Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler""

""■APOLLO x8 connection
・4 Unison compatible Mic Inputs
・2 Unison compatible Hi-Z Inputs
・8 Line Inputs
・8 ADAT (optical TOSLINK); 2 S/PDIF I/O
・WORD CLOCK I/O
・2 TRS Monitor Outputs
・8 Line Outputs (7.1 Surround)
・2 Stereo Headphones Outputs""

""■System Requirements
[Mac]
Apple Mac computer with an available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra
For Thunderbolt 1, 2-compatible Macs, an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately) is required.

[Windows]
PC with built-in Thunderbolt 3 (via USB-C port)
Windows 10 with Anniversary Update (64-bit edition)
Tested Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (sold separately)
Computers from 2016 or later with a 6th-generation Intel Skylake processor (or higher), a built-in Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controller via a USB-C port, and a tested Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter are expected to be compatible.
The following Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapters are supported: The adapters have been tested by UA:
Startech Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: TBT3TBTADAP)
Kanex Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: K170-1051-BK6I)

[Common]
Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
6GB or more of free storage
Quad Core i7 or higher processor recommended
8GB or more of RAM recommended
Internet connection (for software download, product registration, and additional plug-in purchases)
AU/VST/RTAS/AAX64 compatible host application
Host application compatibility list

Please note: Some computers equipped with a USB-C (Type-C) connector may not be Thunderbolt 3 compatible.
*PCIe to Thunderbolt adapter, Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter, Thunderbolt Use of hubs is not supported.
* Compatibility with AMD processor environments has not been tested and is therefore not supported.
* Use in 2-in-1 system (notebook/tablet) environments is not supported.
* Coexistence with UAD-1 devices is not supported.
* Use in Apple Boot Camp or virtual Windows environments is not supported.
* UAD plug-ins other than the included ""Realtime Analog Classics Plus"" UAD plug-in suite are available for purchase at the UA Online Store.