UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X6/Ultimate 8 Upgrade

This bundled product includes the third-generation APOLLO X6 rack, featuring elite-class converters and HEXA(6) core DSP processing, as well as 104 plug-in licenses (excluding third-party plug-ins) set up with UAD2 ULTIMATE8.

■Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface & DSP Effects System

""The 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*. It's compatible with both Mac and Windows.

""■Apollo x6 Key Features:
o 16-in/22-out (6 x 6 analog) Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with best-in-class 24-bit/192 kHz conversion
o HEXA Core (6 DSP) real-time processing, regardless of audio buffer size, for near-latency recording with UAD plug-ins UAD Processing
Two Unison mic/line preamps let you record using incredible preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more.**
Surround monitor controller with support for up to 5.1 channel formats*
Includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, featuring the UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, and Ampeg SVT-VR Classic.
UAD HEXA Core processing adds mixing power to major DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton.
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to connect up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces or up to six UAD-2 devices, even those with Thunderbolt 1 and 2, via an optional Apple Thunderbolt adapter.
+24 o Selectable 50dB headroom operation allows for easy connection to professional consoles and tape machines.
o Convenient monitor functions such as an Alt speaker, talkback microphone, and an assignable Dim/Mono switch are featured on the front panel.
o UA's uncompromising analog circuit design, carefully selected parts, and high-quality assembly are the hallmarks of this product.
o Regular software updates and a comprehensive support system are also available.

The APOLLO X6 / Ultimate 8 Upgrade includes 104 UA-developed plug-in licenses up to UAD software v9.11.0, configured with UAD2 ULTIMATE 8. (Third-party components not included)

■APOLLO x6 Connections
・2 Unison-compatible Mic Inputs
・2 Unison-compatible Hi-Z Inputs
・6 Line Inputs
・8 ADAT (optical TOSLINK); 2 S/PDIF I/O
・WORD CLOCK I/O
・2 TRS Monitor Outputs
・6 Line Outputs (5.1 Surround)
・2 Stereo Headphone Outputs

■System Requirements
[Mac]
o Apple Mac computer with an available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
o macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave
o For Thunderbolt 1, 2-compatible Macs, an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately) is required.

[Windows]
o Thunderbolt 3 (via USB-C port) PC with
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-bit edition)

o Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (sold separately)
Computers from 2016 or later with a 6th Generation Intel Skylake processor (or higher), a Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controller via a USB-C port, and a qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter are expected to be compatible.
The following Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapters have been qualified by UA:
o Startech Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: TBT3TBTADAP)
o Kanex Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: K170-1051-BK6I)

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

Note: Please note that some computers equipped with a USB-C (Type-C) connector do not support Thunderbolt 3.
PCIe to Thunderbolt adapters, Thunderbolt to FireWire adapters, and Thunderbolt hubs are not supported.
Compatibility with AMD processor environments has not been tested and is therefore not supported.
Use in 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) is not supported.
Cannot coexist with UAD-1 devices.
Use in Apple Boot Camp or virtual Windows environments is not supported.
Included ""Realtime Analog Classics Plus"" UAD UAD plug-ins outside of the Plug-in Suite are available for purchase at the UA Online Store.