Just bought the Solo and as I had hoped, you had made a video, which again, is nicely informative covering all the critical elements while answering the questions that I had along the way. Thanks!
I learned my first Studio One steps from you after ordering my bundle and here I am again to learn how to use my Apollo Twin X Duo with it. Thank you for great and knowledgeable content.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy I use the Savage, Pultec EQ and LA-2A within console and it sounds phenomenal. However, when I use those on a bus and apply them to my guitar DI tracks within Studio One, it sounds lifeless and I end up using my Ampire plugins for playback instead. Any tips on why this is?
As someone who has used both the Twin and the Solo would you say the Solo is on par with the Twin and the other higher end Apollo devices when it comes to recording quality and sound output. Not talking about the plugins, just the basic audio quality and converters.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy I have a dumb question but it seems like I can't get an answer online. I just want to run standalone VSTs like Keyscape, Kontakt 6 and etc. Can I do that with this audio interface? And if so, whats the lowest latency I can get?
Yea I have the Apollo X4 . Great Interface. / UAD gives you all the Plugins free to complete a full Production. . Preamps are Great and UAD has 50% Off Plugins 3 or More Times a year .
The "UAD Rec / UAD Mon" buttons at the lower-right do control what plugins get printed to the DAW. However, any plugin in the *Unison* slot *_ALWAYS_* gets printed. This is why the red/blue dots are only on the Insert slots, not the Unison slot.
Great information and yes all bu a Solo to replace the Twin I sold. You say that the Heritage package is sufficient for a basic user. Might be interesting t see a video with recommendations for essential plug-ins that might be worth purchasing.
Great vid. Iam a newbie in recording guitars. Can you please clarify a couple of things for me 1. Can I plug my guitar into my preamp and the line out from the preamp into HI Z input or the inputs in the back? Basically I want to record my amp into my DAW. One way is to mic the amp and plug that Mic into the line input at the back of Apollo. But suppose I don’t want to mic my amp. How can I introduce my amp in the loop between Apollo and DAW?
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy But someone else in another review said the the Solo, would be almost maxed out if running that particular plugin 😏 that doesn't sound so reassuring.
Thank you Sir, for your tutorial, really great! One stupid question: once I buy this audio interface, I can install on my computer these plug-ins and I get for free the illimited use of them on my daw, Logic Pro X? Thanks!
Hello, would you consider setting my Mac with my Apollo? Maybe I am too old for this but Luna isn't recording anything. I wouldn't want this service for free. Please let me know
Hey thanks for the video! I'm considering getting an Apollo Solo but I have a question first. I want to use it to record my guitar with UAD plugins loaded onto the interface itself for monitoring (for zero latency) but only record the DI into my DAW (Reaper). How easy/feasible is it to set-up ? Especially since I want to use actual monitors and not headphone. Will I be able to hear the tracks from my DAW and my guitar sound processed by the Apollo at the same time (while recording the DI) ?
Yes, you can do this. You can just print the DI from your guitar while monitoring the effects during recording. Its done in the Console software. Super easy
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy i went back to the store and they accidentally sold me the pc version. Got home it connected and downloaded all the plugins, i just have no sound coming through the mic. I uninstalled and reinstalled still nothing, but i got it connected correctly
Cool video. Just one thing: when a plugin is placed in the Unisson slot its effect always get printed, unlike the other slots which print the effects or not, according to the choice made it the UAD Rec or UAD Aux buttons
Thanks my friend I looked for days to find out exactly what comes in the heritage . I have it but didn't get my Mac M1 delivered yet so I can't check it . Glad I went with the heritage. Can't wait to fire up LUNA ! ILOK is it needed for Bad Ass Luna?
In my experience I get latency when using console and logic. If I try to record a vocal in console with previously recorded backup tracks in logic, I'm will get latency. What you have not explained is all the audio and Io assignments which must be done to make logic run thru the console without latency. I'm still not getting any success with this. I have to import the logic tracks into Luna to get this non latency environment.
Hello, could you please help me with something ? I am a windows user without thunderbolt. The guy at the store told me not to take the twin usb stating that the converter on the newer solo usb3 was better. So I took Apollo usb3. Now I realize that I cannot use fender twin + another dsp demanding plugin like chamber. Can I record with the fender first then apply on the track a chamber after tracking the fender (don t know it there is a lost in quality in reprinting something …? Is it true that for windows I just have the choice between new Apollo solo usb3 and old Apollo twin usb and that the old Apollo twin usb is less good sounding that the new Apollo solo usb3? Thank you very very much if you could answer. At the end of the day all I wanted was a twin Apollo with usb - but he told me he just has older twin usb that we’re less good than the new Apollo. I think the guy did not have a twin usb and sold me that.
NEED HELP 🗣🗣 I bout the Apolo solo for my home studio. It records well. But I noticed some of my vocals still distort when I’m not clipping? If anyone can help if really appreciate it!
I told someone I was going to buy an Apollo solo and they gave me a brand new arrow unregistered. Do they still support the arrow? Would I still get all the plug-ins?
I keep reading that you cant use a lot of plug-ins with this audio interface... but what if I just use the Apollo to record guitar di tracks and then use other 3rd party plug-Ins in my Reaper session, will I be able to put as many plug-ins as I want and have my PC process the plug-Ins? Or will it still be processed through the Apollo chip?
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasyperfect ! Exactly what I need es to read ! I plan to buy an Apollo solo to only record « raw » DI guitars, at work or anywhere, then send them to our studio (with an Apollo twin x), full luna and a lot of hardware/software, to work on tracks, reamp them, etc assemble them with drums, bass, vocals etc Lot of Time saving !!
I just got my apollo solo heritage usb c today. Can you save recording templates? Like if I want to track thru a certain pre and a few other plugins. Can I have it open as a default template?
Hi, is the Solo on par with the Twin and the other higher end ones when it comes to recording quality and sound output. Not talking about the plugins, just the basic audio quality and converters.
Hey very nice review. I got two questions: Does that mean, that I can EQ or compress my voice inside the console and have a compressed voice for Zoom, Skype and Discord too? ...given I own the plugins of course. And 2nd question: Can I use non Universal Audio Plugins inside the console? Waves Audio plugins etc for example? TY in advance!
Hi, Does the internal dsp also work on Sparks UAD subscription? I no longer have power problems thanks to my new computer but having margin is always useful :))
Would this have any advantages over my Focusrite when using zoom? I have been doing some jam sessions with a friend that lives on the other side of the country.
I have many high-quality plugins, can I get this interface also without plugins, as I don‘t need a fifth reverb, a sixth delay, a tenth compressor and equalizer, etc. Otherwise I must buy a e. g. Focusrite Clarett …
there is pops and crackle noise issue when you try to use it, but it might work for you but for me it did not work and it drove me insane UAD need to optimize their interface for windows and most of the reviews are done by mac users so check the windows issues if you want to buy it
Hi, Dave, while using Unison, I'm adding a plug in and then recording on Logic Pro X but it's not synced up where I'm hearing the plug-in played back in Logic. Is there something I need to sync on I/O or something else? Thank you for your help! Ron
Do you think I can get away with the solo specifically only for talking head videos with professional EQ Or should I get the twin USB please respond any and all help much appreciated
what do I need as a new recorder that want to sing, do theatrical roles for animation film and audiobooks and some podcasts? I am thinking of getting either a Sontronics Corona or Orpheus or something different like the Shure 7B... - But do I need a sound card to this between the mic and the mac or iPad? or something like the Volt 2 or Apollo Solo!? How to best understand the difference of Volt 2 and Apollo Solo? Can someone please advice me so I take the right path down the road of home recording... thanks a lot for any and all input! 😊
Yes, you need an audio interface between the mic and your computer. You dont need to spend that much $$$ on a Universal Audio unit if you are just starting out. Get something like a Presonus or Focusrite interface and then get some training so you know how to hook it all up and use it
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy aha, thanks! yes, I try to stay realistic now.. hah... am saving for an iPad Air Pro or Mac Mini Pro if they will come now hopefully in November.. So, ya.. my focus is training and getting my singing out in the cyber space not getting expensive stuff... thanks for getting back! 👍🏻😊
Thanks for this video. Just one question. I always heard people say you cannot use the UAD plugins without UAD hardware. So I am a pc user, and Luna only works on a Mac. So the console that comes up in between the Apollo and Studio One where you load the UAD plugins...is that part of Luna? Cause Luna won't load on Windows. What I am trying to get to is, can I open the UAD plugins in Studio One on a pc without the in between console? Cause on a pc I won't be able to install Luna.
If you don’t want all those demo plug-ins, do you still have to download all of them just to get the free 18? That seems like a big hassle. Can you then uninstall the unworking (demo) ones? I hope! at least! ?
QUESTION! Love the video soo informative. Question is: I am looking to get a MAC and use LOGIC to record vocals ONLY over beats, no instruments or extra mics. P.S I am looking to get the either sE Electronics Gemini II or the neumann tlm 103 (for rapping mainly and some singing. which one you think is better?) But the main question is do I need this fancy interface or shall I stick with my current Focusrite Solo. Looking for the best quality as I'm taking it serious. Thank you!
@Beat89 Hi, I'm going through every comment now to see if I'm going to go with the Apollo Solo as I had purchased the iD14 and was not impressed. Actually to your question, you can connect external effects like guitar pedals, because I have, but on another sound card, even if you don't have an FX output ** It's an analog option that I much prefer** , you just have to connect in front of the guitar output, or in front of the mic output, works i can vouch for that! A coincidence.
Very thorough! SO here's the deal..tried like hell to get into the Antelope echsystem with the new ZenGo. However, I could never figure out how to get the routing down. The interface is confusing and there just isn't enough info out there to truly help figure it out. I've always wanted the Apollo arrow/Solo anyway but the price was prohibitive. So after dropping 500 bucks for the Zen Go and hating it, I thought what the hell, I shell out another 150 and get the Solo. But the plot thickens because...I went and get the new MacBook 14inch with the new M1 Pro chip. And now I'm scared that I won't get this new Apollo working on with M1 and latest MacOS :( Am I screwed...Musician's Friend is gonna be pissed if I return yet another audio interface!
First, I would tell you to only purchase from Sweetwater because they have the best customer service in the business and they will walk you though the setup if that is required and you can return things 10 times and they are happy to help. if you are concerned about the solo working with the M1 chip, contact U/A support and they can also put your mind at ease. I can tell you that I am certain it will work but you should confirm with the manufacture.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Appreciate your reply!! Too late to purchase from SW already ordered it from Musician's Friend--great outfit as well and their distribution hub is local.. I do have experience with them them..a few big ticket item (keyboards, etc). I've reviewed UAD's website and the caveats and instructions for installing their stuff on the ARM architecture and it seems pretty straight forward. Really psyched to get the Solo!! PS. I just subscribed to your channel :)
I bought the Apollo Twin USB a couple years back and really love the whole system but cant help but feel that UAD neglects their windows customers. I guess MAC is more standard for higher end studios or music pros @@HomeRecordingMadeEasy
The Apollo solo is great I own it. You can't open more than three plug-ins though because this only has one chip. If you want to open tons of plugins you need to spend a hell of a lot more money and get the quad. Again you can only open up to three plugins with the Apollo solo. There's no point in spending money on all of their very expensive plugins if you can only open three at a time.
It all depends on the plugin you are trying to use. You can 100% open more than 3 1176's or Plutec or LA2a's, you simply can. Each plugin they have takes more or less DSP and yes you are limited with a solo but you can certainly use more than 3 in mixing
if you don't have a MacBook don't even think about buying this......... this interface drove me insane with its crackling noise and other configuration issues on windows i just have to return it and get Antelope audio and it sound the same as the Universal audio
Totally understand but I am just making the point that the interface is not the issue. It's not knowing hw to set it up correctly which with Windows based systems is always a challenge. However, if you got an interface that is working for you then that's all that matters.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy true although i think UAD need to fully optimize their system for all systems. but the sound is great, and if they fully optimize it i will definitely get it
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy With the M1 MacBooks coming out I’m afraid that UAD will become obsolete…and they know it. Plugins are catching up, computers are better than ever literally we are living in a generation of Supercomputers. UAD will be like Waves, Slate Digital and Plug-in Alliance one day. You’ve got that from me.
I don't care about the plugins I just wanna used the interface to record my hardware synths...hell, I can't even get a driver to download...very confusing. I just want the driver, I don't care about that other stuff...
Just bought the Solo and as I had hoped, you had made a video, which again, is nicely informative covering all the critical elements while answering the questions that I had along the way. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
I learned my first Studio One steps from you after ordering my bundle and here I am again to learn how to use my Apollo Twin X Duo with it. Thank you for great and knowledgeable content.
Great to hear!
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy I use the Savage, Pultec EQ and LA-2A within console and it sounds phenomenal. However, when I use those on a bus and apply them to my guitar DI tracks within Studio One, it sounds lifeless and I end up using my Ampire plugins for playback instead. Any tips on why this is?
As someone who has used both the Twin and the Solo would you say the Solo is on par with the Twin and the other higher end Apollo devices when it comes to recording quality and sound output. Not talking about the plugins, just the basic audio quality and converters.
This video is invaluable! Thank you! Im new to the Apollo Solo and the manual is daunting! This video really helped!
Glad it helped!
Thankyou for explaining the basics so well! I got this as a present and it’s amazing but I’m no expert on the tech side of things.
Glad it was helpful!
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy I have a dumb question but it seems like I can't get an answer online. I just want to run standalone VSTs like Keyscape, Kontakt 6 and etc. Can I do that with this audio interface? And if so, whats the lowest latency I can get?
Great video. Just ordered a Solo and waiting for delivery. Thanks Dave!
Have fun!
Same here
How is it? Would you recommend picking one up?
Yea I have the Apollo X4 . Great Interface. / UAD gives you all the Plugins free to complete a full Production. . Preamps are Great and UAD has 50% Off Plugins 3 or More Times a year .
Thanks for watching!
I just ordered mine. I’m new to this company. I’m sure I’ll like it tho.💯
Congrats! enjoy the new gear
Amazing Video! can you use two microphones at the same time? and record a podcast for example? maybe split the headphone output?
Yes!
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Thanks Alot 🙏
i just Bought the Apollo Solo its coming in your video is great thank u a lot💯💯💯
Glad I could help
The "UAD Rec / UAD Mon" buttons at the lower-right do control what plugins get printed to the DAW. However, any plugin in the *Unison* slot *_ALWAYS_* gets printed. This is why the red/blue dots are only on the Insert slots, not the Unison slot.
Thank you for watching!
Great information and yes all bu a Solo to replace the Twin I sold. You say that the Heritage package is sufficient for a basic user. Might be interesting t see a video with recommendations for essential plug-ins that might be worth purchasing.
Noted! I'll put that on the list. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the really thorough teaching tutorial videos. Very inspiring. 🙏
My pleasure!
This was incredibly insightful, thank you!
You're so welcome!
Great vid. Iam a newbie in recording guitars. Can you please clarify a couple of things for me
1. Can I plug my guitar into my preamp and the line out from the preamp into HI Z input or the inputs in the back?
Basically I want to record my amp into my DAW. One way is to mic the amp and plug that Mic into the line input at the back of Apollo. But suppose I don’t want to mic my amp. How can I introduce my amp in the loop between Apollo and DAW?
Yes, that is how you do it
do I need to use studio one or a separate program to record my mic audio? or is there any way I can do it through the UAD program? thanks!
you can use any DAW
This was excellent! Thanks for sharing this info and I’m looking forward to your other videos.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for the review. Got a Volt274 atm and is considering the Apollo, because of the Fender Twinn 55 plugin, which can't run on volt 😒
The Apollo's are really nice. You wont regret it
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy But someone else in another review said the the Solo, would be almost maxed out if running that particular plugin 😏 that doesn't sound so reassuring.
I have an Apollo Solo and a Shure SM7B. The mic is connected on channel one. But the voice is not being recorded. What am I doing wrong?
No idea, with out seeing the setup.
Absolutely Appreciated
You're welcome
Thank you Sir, for your tutorial, really great!
One stupid question: once I buy this audio interface, I can install on my computer these plug-ins and I get for free the illimited use of them on my daw, Logic Pro X? Thanks!
no, of course not.
Does every Apollo solo come with plugins ? Mine came with some but it’s only a limited time demo
Yes, they do. check their website for the most current information
Thank you for the excellent review!!!I read in some sites that the sound of da converter is warm and analog do you think its true?🎶🎵
No. its just a nice clean convertor.
Hello, would you consider setting my Mac with my Apollo? Maybe I am too old for this but Luna isn't recording anything. I wouldn't want this service for free. Please let me know
I do offer 1 on 1 Zoom coaching services
www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/services
Hey thanks for the video! I'm considering getting an Apollo Solo but I have a question first. I want to use it to record my guitar with UAD plugins loaded onto the interface itself for monitoring (for zero latency) but only record the DI into my DAW (Reaper). How easy/feasible is it to set-up ? Especially since I want to use actual monitors and not headphone.
Will I be able to hear the tracks from my DAW and my guitar sound processed by the Apollo at the same time (while recording the DI) ?
Yes, you can do this. You can just print the DI from your guitar while monitoring the effects during recording. Its done in the Console software. Super easy
What if I’m completely setup up, but still not getting any mic pickup
You need some training or you can contact UAD support.
www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/services?
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy i went back to the store and they accidentally sold me the pc version. Got home it connected and downloaded all the plugins, i just have no sound coming through the mic. I uninstalled and reinstalled still nothing, but i got it connected correctly
If I connect any plugin to the microphone, I immediately get a noise in the headphones, what can this be due to?
No clue, sorry
I’m having an issue with it, it won’t turn on I just bought it but does it have to do with my pc it’s a Lenovo
Make sure you are using the proper cable.
Cool video. Just one thing: when a plugin is placed in the Unisson slot its effect always get printed, unlike the other slots which print the effects or not, according to the choice made it the
UAD Rec or UAD Aux buttons
Correct. Thanks for the clarification
thank you for pointing that out!
Thanks my friend I looked for days to find out exactly what comes in the heritage . I have it but didn't get my Mac M1 delivered yet so I can't check it . Glad I went with the heritage. Can't wait to fire up LUNA ! ILOK is it needed for Bad Ass Luna?
No you should not need an ILOK but you should confirm with Universal Audio
Great guide, thanks! Can you make a video putting all these plugins to use, and how to navigate them?
maybe at one point
so your running Thunderbolt 3 to USB? thats wehat you said. or is it Thunder to Thunder
Thunderbolt into USB C
In my experience I get latency when using console and logic. If I try to record a vocal in console with previously recorded backup tracks in logic, I'm will get latency. What you have not explained is all the audio and Io assignments which must be done to make logic run thru the console without latency. I'm still not getting any success with this. I have to import the logic tracks into Luna to get this non latency environment.
Thanks for watching
Is this interface locked to any particular microphone or can I use the audio technica ive been using ?
you can use any mic you like
Hello, could you please help me with something ? I am a windows user without thunderbolt. The guy at the store told me not to take the twin usb stating that the converter on the newer solo usb3 was better. So I took Apollo usb3. Now I realize that I cannot use fender twin + another dsp demanding plugin like chamber. Can I record with the fender first then apply on the track a chamber after tracking the fender (don t know it there is a lost in quality in reprinting something …? Is it true that for windows I just have the choice between new Apollo solo usb3 and old Apollo twin usb and that the old Apollo twin usb is less good sounding that the new Apollo solo usb3? Thank you very very much if you could answer. At the end of the day all I wanted was a twin Apollo with usb - but he told me he just has older twin usb that we’re less good than the new Apollo. I think the guy did not have a twin usb and sold me that.
No idea, I am not a windows user.
NEED HELP 🗣🗣 I bout the Apolo solo for my home studio. It records well. But I noticed some of my vocals still distort when I’m not clipping? If anyone can help if really appreciate it!
Not nearly enough detail to be able to help. My first thought is check the recording levels, make sure you are not recording any hotter than a -12db
I told someone I was going to buy an Apollo solo and they gave me a brand new arrow unregistered. Do they still support the arrow? Would I still get all the plug-ins?
I believe so. Check with U/A
I keep reading that you cant use a lot of plug-ins with this audio interface... but what if I just use the Apollo to record guitar di tracks and then use other 3rd party plug-Ins in my Reaper session, will I be able to put as many plug-ins as I want and have my PC process the plug-Ins? Or will it still be processed through the Apollo chip?
Yes, in that case you should be all set
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasyperfect ! Exactly what I need es to read ! I plan to buy an Apollo solo to only record « raw » DI guitars, at work or anywhere, then send them to our studio (with an Apollo twin x), full luna and a lot of hardware/software, to work on tracks, reamp them, etc assemble them with drums, bass, vocals etc
Lot of Time saving !!
I just got my apollo solo heritage usb c today. Can you save recording templates? Like if I want to track thru a certain pre and a few other plugins. Can I have it open as a default template?
Not sure. Maybe someone else here can help
Would the Apollo solo be a good upgrade from a 2i2 or would you recommend something else?
yes, especially if you want to use U/A pluigns
Thanks for the tutorial. So once we 'print' the plugin on the daw while recording through it ,could the plugin settings be altered after recoding?
Yes you can!
Hi, is the Solo on par with the Twin and the other higher end ones when it comes to recording quality and sound output. Not talking about the plugins, just the basic audio quality and converters.
yes, they are the same
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Great thanks!
Would you recommend an Apollo Solo over the Rodecaster Pro for live podcasting and video-conferencing with some processing? TY!
I dont have any experience with the Rodecaster so I cant be sure. That is made specially for podcasting so it certainly would be a good choice.
Thanks.How many DSP chips does the twin have? What is the disadvantage of using only 1 Chip? Is there no thunderbolt cable included?
Check with the Universal Audio Website as this video is over a year old. you want the latest info. No, the cable is not included.
2.
Hello) Please tell me Does apollo twin or apollo solo work with the program Nvidia ShadowPlay?
No idea, sorry
Hey very nice review. I got two questions: Does that mean, that I can EQ or compress my voice inside the console and have a compressed voice for Zoom, Skype and Discord too? ...given I own the plugins of course. And 2nd question: Can I use non Universal Audio Plugins inside the console? Waves Audio plugins etc for example? TY in advance!
Yes
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Very nice system. And thank you for your reply!
Hi, Does the internal dsp also work on Sparks UAD subscription?
I no longer have power problems thanks to my new computer but having margin is always useful :))
no, its only for the effects inside the MT48
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy MT48 ?
Would this have any advantages over my Focusrite when using zoom? I have been doing some jam sessions with a friend that lives on the other side of the country.
not really
was the thunderbolt 3 cable a 2mt one ? or a 0.5 mt ?
Not sure.
I have many high-quality plugins, can I get this interface also without plugins, as I don‘t need a fifth reverb, a sixth delay, a tenth compressor and equalizer, etc. Otherwise I must buy a e. g. Focusrite Clarett …
yes, you can!
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Where can I get it without plugins and how much cheaper is it then?
Thanks so much for this video - so informative!
You are so welcome!
Hi! Is possible to control plug in with solo knob?
No, I dont believe so
Good video, thanks. Is there any downside as a Windows user to the USB version over Thunderbolt? Is Thunderbolt faster at all etc?
Not that I know of. I think you'll be fine as a Windows user.
there is pops and crackle noise issue when you try to use it, but it might work for you but for me it did not work and it drove me insane
UAD need to optimize their interface for windows and most of the reviews are done by mac users so check the windows issues if you want to buy it
Hi, Dave, while using Unison, I'm adding a plug in and then recording on Logic Pro X but it's not synced up where I'm hearing the plug-in played back in Logic. Is there something I need to sync on I/O or something else? Thank you for your help! Ron
no idea, sorry
Do you think I can get away with the solo specifically only for talking head videos with professional EQ
Or should I get the twin USB please respond any and all help much appreciated
Solo is totally fine
where can i get the console ? any download link please ?
Universal Audio website
what do I need as a new recorder that want to sing, do theatrical roles for animation film and audiobooks and some podcasts?
I am thinking of getting either a Sontronics Corona or Orpheus or something different like the Shure 7B...
- But do I need a sound card to this between the mic and the mac or iPad?
or something like the Volt 2 or Apollo Solo!?
How to best understand the difference of Volt 2 and Apollo Solo?
Can someone please advice me so I take the right path down the road of home recording... thanks a lot for any and all input!
😊
Yes, you need an audio interface between the mic and your computer. You dont need to spend that much $$$ on a Universal Audio unit if you are just starting out. Get something like a Presonus or Focusrite interface and then get some training so you know how to hook it all up and use it
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy aha, thanks!
yes, I try to stay realistic now.. hah... am saving for an iPad Air Pro or Mac Mini Pro if they will come now hopefully in November.. So, ya.. my focus is training and getting my singing out in the cyber space not getting expensive stuff... thanks for getting back! 👍🏻😊
So this is advertised as a 2x4? But you are not able to reamp with this unit because you can not send audio mix to seperate outputs?
correct. you cant reamp with this unit
What if my max doesn’t have a thunder bolt port?
use an adapter
I,purshasd,A focus rit from sweetwater,A it dusnot,work as advertisd,wat shood I do?
Contact Sweetwater
Thanks for this video. Just one question. I always heard people say you cannot use the UAD plugins without UAD hardware. So I am a pc user, and Luna only works on a Mac. So the console that comes up in between the Apollo and Studio One where you load the UAD plugins...is that part of Luna? Cause Luna won't load on Windows. What I am trying to get to is, can I open the UAD plugins in Studio One on a pc without the in between console? Cause on a pc I won't be able to install Luna.
You dont need to Luna to use console and U/A plugins on Windows
Ok thanks so much for the feedback.
Thanks brother
Any time
do the apollo solo compatible with uad satellite?
Yes of course
Thank you for the video
You're very welcome!
Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome!
Hi there, do you know if this will connect up ok with the new 2021 Macbook Pro M1 chip - Thunderbolt 4?
I am sure it does but check with U/A to be certain
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Thank you I will, and great video too, ive watched a few on this unit and yours was really easy to follow and clear!
Thank you! Really helpful.
You're welcome!
If you don’t want all those demo plug-ins, do you still have to download all of them just to get the free 18? That seems like a big hassle. Can you then uninstall the unworking (demo) ones? I hope! at least! ?
You have to download them all but you can "hide" the ones you dont use or own in your DAW plugin manager
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Thanks! :) :)
Can I use this interface plug-ins with my video editing Davinci resolve?
not sure. I don't use Davinci
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy thank you!
Can it connect to the Uad satellite?
Yes, of course
It's posible to use the Solo at same Time with an Apollo 8 Rack ?
Yes, I believe so
Sold!
Great!
Great video
Thanks!
QUESTION!
Love the video soo informative.
Question is: I am looking to get a MAC and use LOGIC to record vocals ONLY over beats, no instruments or extra mics.
P.S I am looking to get the either sE Electronics Gemini II or the neumann tlm 103 (for rapping mainly and some singing. which one you think is better?)
But the main question is do I need this fancy interface or shall I stick with my current Focusrite Solo.
Looking for the best quality as I'm taking it serious.
Thank you!
You cans tick with your current interface. If you are just recording vocals, no need to spend the money on the U/A solo,.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy ah thank you so much. just saved me so much money. would so quality be not as good on the focusrite solo though or?
Great video!!!
Thank you!!
does apollo solo work on m1 macbook air ???
it sure does
great tut, thx!
You're welcome!
Can you bypass the signal with applied effects on the apollo?
Yes
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy great! thanks!
Thanks for the video! Is it anyone here who knows if it possible to use external audio effects with the Apollo solo in Ableton? Many thanks
not sure
@Beat89 Hi, I'm going through every comment now to see if I'm going to go with the Apollo Solo as I had purchased the iD14 and was not impressed. Actually to your question, you can connect external effects like guitar pedals, because I have, but on another sound card, even if you don't have an FX output **
It's an analog option that I much prefer** , you just have to connect in front of the guitar output, or in front of the mic output, works i can vouch for that! A coincidence.
Thankyou
you got it!
Very thorough! SO here's the deal..tried like hell to get into the Antelope echsystem with the new ZenGo. However, I could never figure out how to get the routing down. The interface is confusing and there just isn't enough info out there to truly help figure it out. I've always wanted the Apollo arrow/Solo anyway but the price was prohibitive. So after dropping 500 bucks for the Zen Go and hating it, I thought what the hell, I shell out another 150 and get the Solo. But the plot thickens because...I went and get the new MacBook 14inch with the new M1 Pro chip. And now I'm scared that I won't get this new Apollo working on with M1 and latest MacOS :( Am I screwed...Musician's Friend is gonna be pissed if I return yet another audio interface!
First, I would tell you to only purchase from Sweetwater because they have the best customer service in the business and they will walk you though the setup if that is required and you can return things 10 times and they are happy to help. if you are concerned about the solo working with the M1 chip, contact U/A support and they can also put your mind at ease. I can tell you that I am certain it will work but you should confirm with the manufacture.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Appreciate your reply!! Too late to purchase from SW already ordered it from Musician's Friend--great outfit as well and their distribution hub is local.. I do have experience with them them..a few big ticket item (keyboards, etc). I've reviewed UAD's website and the caveats and instructions for installing their stuff on the ARM architecture and it seems pretty straight forward. Really psyched to get the Solo!! PS. I just subscribed to your channel :)
@@bjclenster hey, you’ll be fine, with the M1, they already have update for download on the UAD.
I have found that the UA Solo USB-3 sucks. There is nothing you can do about the latency issues it has.
I know several people who have the USB3 version and dont hav any issues so I am sure its bot the solo but something else on your end.
☝️ It's not only for the Mac! The Thunderbolt 3 version is for the Mac AND PC! The USB version is only for PC.
Thanks for watching!
2 yrs later, still no Luna for Windows 😢
No, and I dont see it coming at this point
I bought the Apollo Twin USB a couple years back and really love the whole system but cant help but feel that UAD neglects their windows customers. I guess MAC is more standard for higher end studios or music pros @@HomeRecordingMadeEasy
The Apollo solo is great I own it. You can't open more than three plug-ins though because this only has one chip. If you want to open tons of plugins you need to spend a hell of a lot more money and get the quad. Again you can only open up to three plugins with the Apollo solo. There's no point in spending money on all of their very expensive plugins if you can only open three at a time.
It all depends on the plugin you are trying to use. You can 100% open more than 3 1176's or Plutec or LA2a's, you simply can. Each plugin they have takes more or less DSP and yes you are limited with a solo but you can certainly use more than 3 in mixing
Thank you for the information
if you don't have a MacBook don't even think about buying this.........
this interface drove me insane with its crackling noise and other configuration issues on windows
i just have to return it and get Antelope audio and it sound the same as the Universal audio
You could not be more incorrect, in my opinion. I have many students that use Windows and a U/A interface and love it!
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy well that wasn’t the case for me
Totally understand but I am just making the point that the interface is not the issue. It's not knowing hw to set it up correctly which with Windows based systems is always a challenge. However, if you got an interface that is working for you then that's all that matters.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy true although i think UAD need to fully optimize their system for all systems.
but the sound is great, and if they fully optimize it i will definitely get it
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy With the M1 MacBooks coming out I’m afraid that UAD will become obsolete…and they know it. Plugins are catching up, computers are better than ever literally we are living in a generation of Supercomputers. UAD will be like Waves, Slate Digital and Plug-in Alliance one day. You’ve got that from me.
Definitely don’t like how they add all of the plug-ins that you don’t own,took me about 30 minutes to disable all of them
I hate that as well. I wish they would fix that
You have probably realized by now, but when you update the driver they all show up again ha
$499 Now
Great deal!!
I don't care about the plugins I just wanna used the interface to record my hardware synths...hell, I can't even get a driver to download...very confusing. I just want the driver, I don't care about that other stuff...
Did you contact Universal Audio tech support?
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy
Nawww....I just returned it and decided to get one of the motu AVB interfaces
Around 9:20 is explained how to remove "not owned" plugins in the uad consol 😊 th-cam.com/video/NJy7o08kKdw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the great vid!!
Thanks!
I can’t seem to get any signals from my mic after connecting to my Apollo solo , I’m using Logic . Any solutions ? Thanks
No idea, sorry. You may want to contact U/A support
Thankyou
Thanks