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The Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition brings unparalleled sound and iconic analog emulation to your desktop. This professional 2x4" I/O audio interface features class-leading processing, two Unison™ enabled mic preamps and Realtime UAD plug-in processing—allowing you to track and mix with zero latency. The Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition includes a curated suite of five must-have UAD plug-in titles worth over $1,300, for free. Whether you're a musician, electronic producer, or songwriter, the Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition delivers the sound and feel of a high-end studio in a compact, all-metal desktop unit.

Iconic Analog Emulation with Premium UAD Plug-ins

The Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition provides access to UA's UAD powered plug-ins for Mac and Windows, including emulations of classic studio gear from UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Marshall, Ampeg, Teletronix and more. You'll be able to track and mix with the tone of vintage gear at near-zero latency.

Two Unison Preamps for Iconic Mic and Guitar Tones

The Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition features two Unison™ mic preamps that provide the tone of sought-after preamps from Neve, API, SSL, Universal Audio and Avalon. Unison technology gives each preamp the precise tone, texture, and component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware preamps. The Hi-Z instrument input also has Unison preamp emulations for Fender, Marshall, Ampeg and Universal Audio guitar and bass amps.

Pristine Conversion and Latency-Free Monitoring

Featuring high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion, the Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition provides pristine sound quality for recording and playback. Its ultralow latency USB 3.0 connectivity allows for tracking through UAD plug-ins in real time.

Rugged and Road-Ready

The Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition features a rugged, all-metal enclosure and knobs designed to withstand mobile setups and tight studio spaces. With a compact desktop footprint, the Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition is perfectly sized for any production environment.

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Open Box Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition Audio Interface Level 1
Open Box Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition Audio Interface Level 1

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  • Premium suite of five 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
  • Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in major DAWs
  • Compatible with Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and more (not compatible with LUNA Recording System)
  • Topnotch headphone amplifier for loud, detailed, low-noise monitoring
  • Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
  • Free technical support—on the phone and online—from knowledgeable audio engineers
    • Included in Apollo "Heritage Edition" Bundle
    • UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
    • Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
    • Pultec Passive EQ Collection
    • UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
    • Pure Plate Reverb
    Included in the Realtime Analog Classics Bundle
    • UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQUA 1176
    • LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
    • UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
    • Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
    • Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar AmpPultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
    • Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
    • Raw Distortion
    • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
    • 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 ProCustom Room Modeler

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    System Requirements
    • PC with available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed (Type-A or Type-C port)
    • Intel Core i-Series or Xeon processor*
    • Windows 10 64-Bit Edition
    • USB 3 Type-C cable (not included)*
    • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
    • 6 GB available storage
    Notes
    • Quad Core i7 or better recommended for optimum DAW performance
    • USB-IF Certified USB SuperSpeed cable (Type-A to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-C)
    • 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
    • USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not fully tested for Apollo Solo USB or UAD-2 Satellite USB connections
    • Operating systems not listed above are untested. Although untested operating systems may work, they are not supported by Universal Audio. Prior UAD software for older operating systems and discontinued UAD products is available in the UAD software archives
    • Pre-release and beta versions of operating systems are not supported

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    4.5

    2 Reviews

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    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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    1. Amateur Recording2
    2. Home Studio2
    3. Professional Recording2

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    3. Good Audio2
    4. Lightweight2
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    Reviewed by 2 customers

    • Big upgrade over cheaper units

      5

      submitted4 years ago

      byBrian W.

      fromSan Jose

      I do a fair amount of recording and this unit is a substantial upgrade over the Focusrite Solo, which is also quite good. The Unison preamp in this thing, running a UA channel strip in DSP, just sounds really warm and analog without surrendering any detail. I don't know if I'll get the extra $200 in value out of the plugins that come with the Heritage Edition but with the superb quality of the UA stuff running in DSP, I was willing to spend the extra money and I'm not disappointed.

    • It's awesome.

      4

      submitted4 years ago

      byDavid H.

      fromSan Diego, CA

      I swapped out the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 in my home studio for this and the difference is unreal. It's not on the level of the Antelope Orion 32 in my band's studio but for the price I paid the upgrade is significant. I think the biggest differences are in the Unison pre-amp, which is an unbelievable technology from UA, and their added dynamic range. The single SHARC processor in this bad boy runs the included UAD plug-ins, which are right up there with my Softubes stuff, in real-time during tracking. Awesome. I maybe should have went with the duo version, which has two SHARCs in it and can run more plug-ins at a time, but so far I've managed. The controls are intuitive. I figured everything out without touching the manual. It does make little clicking sounds at times which, after looking into it, are normal. It's only USB 3.0, with a maximum bitrate of 5Mb/s which is well under Thunderbolt, let alone TB3, but it's not going to matter with audio tracking. If you plan on mixing a lot of tracks at once consider a duo/quad and thunderbolt 3 (if you can.)

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    • submitteda month ago

      asked byNano

      fromCalifornia, Costa Mesa

      Is this compatible with Mac Book Pro M4?

      Is this compatible with Mac Book Pro M4?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      Unfortunately, no.

    • submitted4 months ago

      asked byJim

      fromTrenton, Ga

      I bought a ackage of 10 AUD plug ins. do I need the apollo to run them. I have no other unit to access the plug ins. I did this in a rush to get started.

      I bought a ackage of 10 AUD plug ins. do I need the apollo to run them. I have no other unit to access the plug ins. I did this in a rush to get started.

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      Yes, you do need them.

    • submitted5 months ago

      asked byPK

      fromPA

      WILL THE WINDOWS VER WORK WIT M2 MAC MINI?

      WILL THE WINDOWS VER WORK WIT M2 MAC MINI?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      No, it won't.

    • submitted5 months ago

      asked byPK

      fromPA

      WILL THE WINDOWS VER WORK WIT M2 MAC MINI?

      WILL THE WINDOWS VER WORK WIT M2 MAC MINI?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      No, it won't.

    • submitted7 months ago

      asked byRish

      fromIndia

      Is this compatible with amd ryzen chip?

      Is this compatible with amd ryzen chip?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      Yes, it is.

    • submitted2 years ago

      asked byShak

      fromLos Angeles

      Is this product compatible with mid-2015 MacBook Pro? 16gb ram, intel processor

      Is this product compatible with mid-2015 MacBook Pro? 16gb ram, intel processor

      Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
      Yes it is.