I just bought one of these, Thunderbolt version. Got it for 1/3rd the price of what it went for new and it looks new as well. I think these are a no brainer for the features, especially if you’re a guitarist like me. There’s no other interface out there that checks all the boxes like this one. I spoke to an Apogee rep who said they will be supporting this interface for years to come, and that also the AD/DA is extremely similar to their flagship Symphony MkII to the point that most people wouldn’t be able to hear the difference in a blind test.
It works, I was having a problem where I would have to sometimes turn the computer off in order for it to reconnect which was a bit of a hassle. But other then that it was working with a m1
The Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt is a great interface. I think you can improve the clarity if you get an Apogee Big Ben clock. I don’t know why Apogee discontinued these two units.
I love the Ensemble. Really designed well. Especially for guitarist. There's nothing else like it.
Sooo true!!!
I just bought one of these, Thunderbolt version. Got it for 1/3rd the price of what it went for new and it looks new as well. I think these are a no brainer for the features, especially if you’re a guitarist like me. There’s no other interface out there that checks all the boxes like this one. I spoke to an Apogee rep who said they will be supporting this interface for years to come, and that also the AD/DA is extremely similar to their flagship Symphony MkII to the point that most people wouldn’t be able to hear the difference in a blind test.
Yes you can get them second hand for a great price!!!
Good to know!
I have the first gen and I love it !! The sound quality is better than my Apollo Twin !!
Yes awesome!!!
Awesome review thank you!!! Is this working with newer macs?
Yes currently running on m1 Mac Monterey
Sweet! I want one now!
You got one brothaaaaaaa!!!
Nice video! Is it works fine with Apple silicon macs?
It works, I was having a problem where I would have to sometimes turn the computer off in order for it to reconnect which was a bit of a hassle. But other then that it was working with a m1
Thanks for the review. How do you connect it to the new Mac without Thunderbolt 2 ports? Does it work with a Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter?
Yes it does all you need is an adapter and you can plug it right in
Thank you! @@MrGrinchSD
The Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt is a great interface. I think you can improve the clarity if you get an Apogee Big Ben clock. I don’t know why Apogee discontinued these two units.
Ya not sure why ever they are great units