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A Value-packed USB Apollo for Windows Only

Universal Audio’s Apollo Solo Heritage Edition brings a USB Apollo to Windows users at the lowest price ever. This USB-C audio interface is the real deal — it’s loaded with UA's next-generation AD/DA converters and two Unison mic preamps for top-shelf sound quality. What’s more, you get a premium suite of five award-winning plug-in titles, along with the Realtime Analog Classics bundle to lend an album-quality sheen to your projects. Whether you use them in real time during tracking or later while you're mixing, these powerful plug-ins supply you with access to an array of classic mic preamps, compressors, EQs, reverbs, and more. Plus, you’ll capture everything with near-zero latency, thanks to the lightning-fast speeds of USB 3.0. The Universal Audio Apollo Solo is a cost-effective way to enter into the world of UAD Powered Plug-ins and is a great way for UAD-equipped studios to take their projects mobile.

Note: the Universal Audio Apollo Solo requires USB 3.0 or greater and is not backward compatible with USB 2.0. Call your Sales Engineer for more details.

Capture the sound of legendary preamps with Unison technology

The Apollo Solo's Unison preamp technology goes so far beyond traditional software modeling and emulations that it's really in a category all its own. In essence, Unison is a bidirectional communication between the Apollo Solo's mic preamp and a Unison-capable plug-in, such as the included 610-B plug-in that re-creates the sound of UA's classic LA-610 preamp.

The plug-in actually adjusts the preamp circuit itself, including parameters such as impedance, analog gain structure, and much more. When you adjust the Apollo Solo's preamp gain knob and physical controls, the plug-in adjusts the preamp's behavior to match the target preamp. So you're not simply filtering your audio to approximate the character of a famous preamp — your microphone is now interacting with the Apollo Solo's input the same way it would behave with the "modeled" preamplifier.

UAD plug-ins astounded the recording world with their incredible ability to sound like analog processors, eliminating the need for large racks of gear in the studio. Unison preamp technology will do the same thing for your mic inputs, eliminating the need to collect and maintain expensive hardware preamps just for sonic variety.

Sensational plug-in bundle included!

UAD Powered Plug-ins have earned their reputation for being some of the most accurate emulations of analog audio equipment ever created. The astonishing processing power of the UAD platform is what makes these plug-ins sound so great. You simply can't get the depth, color, and character these plug-ins have without devoting huge CPU resources to them. Best of all, Apollo Solo lets you record your audio through UAD plug-ins in real time. When you buy the Apollo Solo Heritage Edition, you’ll receive a premium suite of five award-winning plug-in titles:

  • UA 1176 Collection with three unique versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE
  • Teletronix LA‑2A Classic Leveler Collection of three historic versions of the revered electro-optical tube processor
  • Pultec Passive EQ Collection provides access to three historical and highly coveted Pultecs
  • UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection including the storied Wally Heider "Green Board," used to record Neil Young, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley and Jimi Hendrix
  • UA Pure Plate Reverb that delivers a shimmering, authentic plate reverb sound with a minimum of fuss

You'll also receive the Realtime Analog Classics bundle:

  • UA 610‐B
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
  • Teletronix LA‐2A Legacy
  • UA 1176LN Legacy
  • UA 1176SE Legacy
  • Pultec EQP‐1A Legacy
  • Pultec Pro Legacy
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • Precision Reflection Engine
  • Precision Delay Modulation
  • Precision Delay Modulation L
  • Raw Distortion
  • Ampeg SVT-VR
  • RealVerb‐Pro

UAD-2 processing power built in!

There are times when your computer just doesn't have the power and speed to run all the plug-ins your recording session needs. With UAD Powered Plug-ins, the processing load is taken off your computer and borne by UAD's super-powerful Analog Devices SHARC processors. Universal Audio's Apollo Solo interface has one of these SHARC processors built in, which gives you enough power to track small sessions and start building your mix.

Smart I/O selection for a desktop interface

For smaller studios and mobile producers, the Apollo Solo zeros in on what you need for productive sessions. You've got a pair of Unison mic/line inputs, which sound detailed and transparent. Beyond that, an instrument input, two analog outputs, and a high-quality headphone output give you enough I/O for most small tracking sessions.

It's just the right setup for producers on the go, for engineers who need to mix with powerful UAD plug-ins outside of their studio, and even for DJs who want the best possible live sound they can get. If you're not sure how you would integrate the Apollo Solo into your existing setup, just give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call!

Bridging the gap between your UAD-equipped studio and everywhere else

If you mix with UAD plug-ins in your studio but also like to record and mix outside your studio, the Apollo Solo is the missing link you've been waiting for. With just your laptop and the Apollo Solo, you can easily take powerful UAD processing anywhere you go.

And the live sound possibilities are awesome: use the Apollo Solo as a real-time processor for your bass or guitar and take your studio sound onstage. If you're an electronic music producer who also DJs, using the Apollo Solo as your live performance interface will give you huge, detailed sound that will make other DJs jealous.

So, while the Apollo Solo is a great entry point for new UAD users, it's also the perfect way to take your existing UAD-powered projects on the road.

Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Edition Features:

  • USB-C audio interface with 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs, plus 1 instrument input and a stereo headphone output
  • Sounds amazing, with next-generation AD/DA for maximum fidelity
  • Use outstanding UAD Powered Plug-ins for tracking and mixdown
  • Preamps sound pristine, and Unison technology gives you spot-on emulations of classic preamps
  • Includes a premium plug-in suite of 5 award-winning UAD plug-ins, along with the Realtime Analog Classics plug-in bundle with accurate emulations of vintage analog hardware
  • USB 3.0 gives you ultra-low latency and huge bandwidth for higher sample rates and track counts
  • Compact design makes it perfect for mobile recording, mixing outside of your studio, and even performing live
  • Windows only

Note: A USBC-USBC cable will be provided for free. If a USBC-USBA cable is required, it will need to be purchased separately.

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Tech Specs

  • Computer Connectivity: USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: Desktop
  • Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 4
  • Number of Preamps: 2 x mic, 1 x instrument
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Effects: UAD-2 Solo Processing, Realtime UAD Powered Plug-ins
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4"
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS
  • USB: 1 x USB-C 3.0
  • Software: Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins (VST, VST3, AU, AAX 64), 5 Heritage Edition plug-ins
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 Anniversary update or later, Quad Core i7 or higher
  • Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 1.8"
  • Width: 7.1"
  • Depth: 4.8"
  • Weight: 1.38 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: APLSU-HE

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Quality Upgrade

I'm about 4 years into home recording and definitely noticed an immediate upgrade in sound quality from my starter interface. Read a lot about compatibility with Windows, though as long as your system meets the requirements of the Apollo it seems good to go. I've been running mine for about 4 weeks with no problems. Installation takes a little patience along with routing your DAW (Ableton in my case) and PC, but overall it's fairly straightforward. Apollo's run their "Console" application, and the more I learn the more I realize the awesome capability of this device. Also still learning the plug-ins it comes with. If you're planning to use a bunch of their plug-ins the Solo may limit you because of the single DSP chip, but for me thus far I've been able to work with it just fine. I also wasn't looking to spend $ on the twin for 2 DSP chips. Overall, it's been a quality upgrade to my home recording set up and do recommend to someone that's looking to take the next step from a starter interface. That being said, I wouldn't recommend it as starter interface because it's not quite as simple as plug and play. I had a Scarlett Solo and it was great. Now with the Apollo, it's encouraging me to learn more about recording and getting the best sound.
Music background: Hobbyist player, home recording
Rated 5/5

Great product

Such a great product. My instruments and vocals sound so much cleaner than my starter interface. Kind of wish i had gone up one level, but other than that, completely satisfied.
Music background: Songwriter
Rated 5/5

Excelente

Excelente equipo....
Rated 5/5

Let's face it - Stuff happens

I purchased an Apollo Solo back in late Nov 2022 and promptly received it. Nick Huskins reached out after the sale via email and told me to let them know if I had any questions or issues. After registering the device and doing a bit of "Google-fu" I was up and running in no time. Purchased this for voiceover work and I really, really liked the performance, quality and overall sound. My only observation (common across the board apparently) is that this unit runs a little warm.

Fast forward to February 17 2023 and (womp womp) it suddenly just stopped working on me. After much troubleshooting (uninstall, re-install software, drivers, new cables etc etc.) I couldn't get any output at all on my headphones or monitors. UAD showed it was outputting sound, but I wasn't getting anything. Reached out to Apollo support (didn't hear anything for a couple days) and also reached out to Nick. Heard back from Nick almost immediately via email and a phone call. Discussed the issue and explained all my troubleshooting and he elevated it to tech support and put me in touch with Max Stone. Long story short, Max and I traded two emails with a few screenshots and I had a replacement unit in hand within two days.

If you are a "techie" you know that electro-mechanical stuff will fail from time to time. It happens......but, I can't give enough props to Sweetwater on how quickly and efficiently they handled my problem. New unit is rocking along just fine.

Thanks again to Nick and Max! I greatly appreciated their support and will most certainly be a repeat customer.
Rated 5/5

All the hype

This interface is everything I expected. I am not a professional musician, but i like to record my songs. It is really easy to use and guitars and bass sound really nice. I especially get really good bass tones through the svt.

My only regret is that I didn't get the twin for the extra dsp. But for the price, this is perfect for a hobbyist.
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