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Hi Barry! Do you think the new interfaces from UA will come with improved converters?
Np sir
There really are some piece of shit humans out there.
Thanks for the video Barry. In case anyone is on the fence, I was an Apollo x8p user for the last 4 years. Loved the machine. But...with the new Mac computers out there, I realized what Barry has been saying for several months now (see his previous videos on how many tracks it takes to crash one of the new M1 chips) that DSP is beginning to show its age. So, I put it up for sale at Christmas time, sold it, and grabbed the RME Baby Face Pro. Most of that decision was based on the need to have a more portable unit (I work at multiple studios and to take the whole rack unit around was a pain). I'm blown away by the RME. I've never really considered myself an audiophile. Most of the TH-cam videos that go back and forth between how great a plugin sounds, don't really sound that different to my ears. But with this unit, I can tell a major difference in the clarity of the audio. Feels like night and day. The RME is perfect for portability too. I actually have a lot of projects I've tracked and mixed in LUNA (which I really love) so wanted to stay in the UAD world too. Got a Twin Quad first to try and meet the portability need, but it felt so bulky compared to the RME and the sound quality was just not the same. Just like some of the other users here, I saw the deal with the free Townsend mic, so actually got a heavily discounted Apollo x6 with a free Townsend also so that I keep some of my LUNA functionality. At the end of the day, I'm having to move away from LUNA for new projects, but having an M1 macbook pro paired with the RME, I have had 0 issues. Even with my x8p, I'd "run out of resources" with a heavy mix. So far, I've not had any issues with the new setup. Thanks for the videos to encourage me to take the jump Barry.
Andrew, I'm now in your use case camp. after seeing Barry's vid on DSP. I just looked up the Baby face and it's similarly priced to an Apollo Twin X DUO. (I have a Mac Studio M1 Max). The only downside I see to not buy a pre or post NAMM Apollo, is I can't use the Console software to track in my LX mic signals. What's the fix for that - anyone? Thanks so much.
Lost in gear acquisition land, and I can even make a track yet, lol (trying to future proof).
@@Subjective_JoshNelson I am able to record my Sphere through my Baby Face. I use the native plugin from Townsend (the original maker of the mic) and it will work in any DAW. So, I put it on the channel strip as a regular plugin and it works great. Honestly I feel like it sounds better this way. I can hear a more pronounced difference in the mic models. The mic doesn't HAVE to run through Console. Of course any of the Putnam or OceanWay collections are UAD only and they will not work this way. Good thing is, the Townsend was free (or at least was when I got it).
RME uses a console like program called TotalMix. I was scared of it because I had read how complicated it was. For me, it was easy to set up (at least to get an initial recording done). The hard stuff comes when you start exploring the vast capabilities the program offers you. The functionality of it is unbelievable. I can't wait to dive into that more (probably after Barry does the tutorial video he promised us on it 😀).
Honestly, the only think I've missed is LUNA. I really loved tracking and mixing in that. My first two studios were analogue, and I just feel more comfortable with that "process". LUNA gave me that feel, and I got a ton of complements on my mixes in that versus any of the other DAWs I've tried. Hopefully they will come out with a non apollo required version (yeah right 😀)
I got an x8p about 2 years ago. It was a much needed upgrade at the time and did transform my recordings by tracking through their dsp powered plugins. Super curious about the new interfaces coming out, though it'll be a long time before I get something new as I bought the Apollo for the long haul. I'll upgrade my computer long before that.
Love your insight Barry, I've been holing out on a computer upgrade as well as Audio Interface which I was thinking of a RME or Apollo, just that RME is firewire an I want to go to Thunderbolt.
I love your honest appraisals and great information!
I've had a lot of issues with my antelope D 4 synergy core.
I've had to download drivers many times. Sometimes the headphones work, most the time not.
I can't just sit down and record...there's usually always some issue or update or something that gets in the way and I wind up spending all my allotted time fixing the problem getting ready to record, rather than actually recording!
And I spent 1100 bucks on it.
I had a much, much easier time recording and got way more done when I used a Yamaha 8 track digital/analog unit!
I just bought the X8 2 weeks ago as the deal was it came with a free Townsend L22. The free mic is what did it for me. I went from an Apollo twin (single core) that I had for 6 years so I'm totally happy with the upgrade. Im a noob in the studio and this channel has helped me out soooo much. thank you
Isnt that the fact that UA is offering a Free Townsend mL22 w an X8 more proof a big product announcement is coming?
Whats up Benny man I thinking of get an x6 or x8 I would love to know where you got tyour deal, that Mic is over a grand itself, would appreciate it
@@snoopywalker1881 they purchased Townsend 18 months ago and they’re trying to get rid of those mics so their new mics are the only ones available. Also yes, you can assume that which I also did.
@@willieelliott352 it’s all about budget. What can you afford without regretting the purchase. Also what do you need? I went with x8 because I had the cash. I didn’t need that much but I also have plans in the next few years to grow my studio so it was a good choice. The x8p is also a great machine (2 more preamps).
Benny thanks so much for the reply Ihave a Digi 03 With a X mod, it sounds great, I was just thinking of when I do switch over because it's A Firewire Interface and I want to up grade to a Thunderbolt, I Have the Octo, was just thinking of get the x6 or x8, especially when you said the Mic deal,have a great day, thanks again
Cool thing about this is that if a person does not have a lot of money, the aging technology is getting better. May be a good idea to compare new price points and features of hardware with used. You might find that used Apollo gear could be better than new low-end gear, particularly if you have a less powerful computer and no funds to update.
I was getting ready to fight with the title of your video lol. But I agree with all of what you say. I did just pull the trigger on a an Apollo x8p Heritage interface and can't wait to dig in to it. I got some extra plugs like the Capitol Mastering compressor, tape delay, Lexicon 224 reverb, rotary speaker and a couple of others. My last interface was the Tascam US1800, so you can just imagine a whole new world that opens up to me with this new interface. I've read great things about the Behringer ADA8200, which would give you an extra 8 mic inputs that can be routed out via ADAT light pipe to the x8p. The converters are great and the unit is $229 street price. Not a bad investment for a modest home studio. Thanks for this video. We're about the same age and have seen a ton of change in the DAW interface recording world.
Prophet Barry Johns 😅 you always have good future insight and advice that can help us from making a move too soon. Thanks for your videos 💯
Interesting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Barry
The Apollo is giving me Adobe vibes at this point. I am locked into a deal that seems very hard to get out of, without saying goodbye to a whole lot of money, energy and time I've spent. After the large amount of money I've invested in an x4, and all the plugins I've amassed, I would love to start over with a non-DSP based solution. But I feel like it's too late already to get a reasonable percentage of that money back. When I'm honest with myself, the I/O on the Apollo is not great, and I only have an emotional attachment to a maximum of 3 or 4 UA plugins. But, honestly, I'm a little tired of this constant change, and this setup is what I'll use for the foreseeable future. In every aspect of tech (cameras, computers, audio stuff), I long for the old days where an investment wasn't considered obsolete a few short years after making it.
It’s not obsolete. There’s just always new technologies and options for you. I totally agree though how UA has got us sucked into their ecosystem and invested too far to back out.
Mac Vibes, I would say....
I use Metric Halo 2882 and LIO 8. I have had the 2882 for 20 years. The company has had some upgrades and both units sound amazing / amazing features / amazing quality / great support. I would love you to do a review on Metric Halo. Very underrated.
yes but no dante card
1st, we appreciate you sir! I couldn't agree more, UA interface's have been on sale for at least 6 months now, which means they are wanting to get rid of overstock.
just switched to a X4 and V8 Apollo setup. Mainly got it for tracking and overall workflow. Both were purchased used and the transfer was simple and fast. this setup should last me a very long time.
Your set up is fine.
I'm very new here, but I just wanted to say I hope you have a podcast. I could really keep your video playing and work in the background without any distractions. Your voice is just amazing for podcasts!
I had one and can purely back you here , I had to swap it to a SSL 2+
Works like I need it to 🙏
Hello, your audio is always really clear. What microphone and interface do you use to record your speaking portions? Do you do any processing?
I have a video on my channel regarding how I process my voice for the channel as well as talk about the mic I use.
How I Process My Voice for Videos
th-cam.com/video/1v7Ealv9Jzs/w-d-xo.html
I just got a old RME Fireface 800 to add 8 lines in/out to my UAD Apollo X8P . work great so far
Thanks for the content Barry 🙏🏿
Agree! I own the first GEN, at the time external DSP was the path to take. Now, if UAD doesn't upgrade the internal processors to be above current processor then they will be forced to move to all native.
Why? Buy a Sattellite if you need more dsp. Or find a better interface with better dsp's (if you can). I have 26 dsp's and use a lot of hungry uad plugins. Never had lack of processing power...
Right on man. The UA milking machine has to undergo structural changes. Sharc moves to pedals and I wonder what name they will come up with their new chips. Octopus? Have a great day! Love your stuff!
Thanks man, I’m going to wait to buy anything at this point. When I grabbed the Antelope Audio Discrete 4, no more than 31 days later they came out with the synergy core processing. They would not let me exchange or upgrade at all. I even had series issues with connectivity to my computer. It left a mark with me where I vouched to never buy another Antelope Audio interface again. But either way, almost 4 years later, I’m on the look again. Uggggggg
Thanks for the heads up! Many of us are so invested in UA that we have a vested interest in their survival and success.
As much as I loved my plug-in set brought by my UAD-2 Quad PCIe, I honestly feel burned at the same time since UA refused to support it properly on systems with Ryzen processors. So upon upgrading my system, immediately half of my kit suddenly became unusable!
It was at that point I realized that I couldn't rely on UA (or any one proprietary platform) anymore since none of their stuff was native (thank God for Plug-in Alliance).
Honestly I should have diversified sooner. The practice in redoing my kit gives my plugin choice more focus. I'm actually in the process of removing bloat plug-ins and sorting everything that makes things useful and meaningful to me.
That said, still, it's still a nice knife in the stomach whenever I think I no longer have access to $1400 worth of plug-ins. I hope that UA in the future does add native access to their legacy packages/plug-ins, but until that happens, I'm staying away.
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Also HEY from a guy also rocking with RME!
Thanks Barry, very useful information for amateur home studio enthusiasts like me. What I wish is that UAD makes the new one reasonably integrated with the Apollo LUNA environment that I really like and built my first studio on.👏🏻👋🏼
i never bought an apollo but i dreamed of buying one, i have an audient id4 just to work remotely but now im building a studio with a friend and i was gonna buy the latest apollo if i had the money so thank you, ill wait and see what happens this year
I have Apollo Twin Thunderbolt and I love it. The sound with my EVE SC305 monitors and Adam Sub8 is amazing, and at this point I don't need anything else. There are UAD plugins I cannot work without, and there are plugins that I basically lost money and don't use them. I don't like the subscription model but, I am very curious what UAD will come up with next.
Barry, what is your take on the just announced Native bundled plug-in sale promo? Should one jump on it now, due to the heavy discounting going on. Or, will one regret buying, say the Diamond bundle at $699 because post NAMM they will have updated them. (Just looking for your speculative opinion; nothing I would hold you too : ) ) Also, I'm not clear if I buy the Native bundle do I get the DSP versions, too. - at no extra charge?
I really recommend DSPs sound interfaces for live stuff, it works.
It helps with live performances and live streaming, other than that, well, there is a few applications….I’m too lazy to explain in details.
Cheers
*too poor
I'm already with apollo for years. Got the x8 and x16 for my desktop in the studio and they've been amazing. Thinking of buying an x4 now, more for "on the road" purposes. I travel a lot and it would give me the possibility to use my usual apollo setup in a more portable way with my laptop. But this video kind of gave me some doubts if that's the right way to go, or if it would be better to wait for their new machines. What do you think?
in my opinion, at this point Apple should buy Universal Audio, and put a M2 Max inside their Apollo line up. Now that would be a Monster.
Great idea, & change Luna Daw to a more ‘Luna Pro’….
Apple has recruited one of Universal Audio's top executives, leading to excitable talk about the impact that this could have on Logic Pro in 2023. Dave Tremblay has been appointed Senior Manager of Apple's Audio Systems division.
th-cam.com/video/9TyzrAtEK4U/w-d-xo.html
Yes, and prohibit the cards to be used on Windows.
Yoooooo that’s a fantastic idea.
As long as Apple avoids any subscription service I’m good w that lol
I’m still a contend Audient user with the occasional remix on a Apogee Element 46 for some variation. The Apogee plug-ins are luckily very nice sounding without DSP.. I’m sticking with that.. 👌
You are right. This stuff changing so fast. And there are so many cheaper options on the market. I just purchased the Apolo X4, in a bundle with a Sphere LX microphone. Then they added tons of plugins also. So I’m waiting to see if what you say happens- but it would be nice to see new hardware Apollos at a cheaper price.
I have been a uad customer seance the duo pci card. I run a x8 and x16. I have two octo pci cards. I hope whatever they do is awesome. Can't wait.
Thanks for the video Barry. I was very interested in the XP8. But when you bought the RME, I start doing some research because It seems very interesting to me, esp. the fact that the USB is so stable. But with this prediction, I think it is better to wait. Any idea on the price of the new Apollo?
Thank's dad, I always knew that you can give me some valueable advice whenever I call to your expirience
Totally agree on RME theme.
I really felt like I got some deep meaningful advice from senior
So glad I went with the Babyface Pro FS! Its absolutely amazing. Zero latency
*has latency
I hope that the new apollo will be competetive to the merging audio anubis from the specs. So I expect high and great specs.
❤Hi Barry it’s taken me 50 years to get here,UAD AND APOLLO GIVE ME THE QUALITY I LOVE
Wow, am so glad I saw this video. I had put the apollo twin X on my wishlist, this morning when I checked, its now on a 34% promotion. Now it is cheaper than the USB based windows version. I am so glad I could not buy this device last month. Now I will wait and see what happens.
I think we're looking at 1) new ARM-based Apollo's, and 2) a new Ox Box (apparently rumors of a pedal version). I think there are a few clues as to why the new Apollo's will be ARM-based, namely, Apple silicon support already existing for the UADx plugins and also the UAFX pedals running on ARM-processors. That also means that the UAFX may eventually get ported to this new UAD-ARM/UADx platform. I also fully expect the ability to toggle the UADx plugins between the DSP and native On-Demand.
I noticed like a month and a half ago, a lot of vendors are giving discounts on UA interfaces, they're giving a lot of plugins with purchase too.
I've had my Apollo for almost 8 years now and was thinking of getting a new Apollo to add I/O to my system. Now that they will probably release new versions, I am waiting to see what the new ones are and whether they can be linked to my current Apollo. I would be disappointed if UA didn't update their hardware periodically.
first time watching, love the down to earth no bullshit vibe
I've been using a Tascam US1800 on a Windows 8 ten year old computer for the last decade. Surprisingly it still works great with very little latency, but I have been looking into a complete upgrade (New computer, new interface) for a while mainly because the tech has improved so much from when I started out and I would like something with a superior AD/DA converter and modern DSP plugin system. I've been hesitant because getting into something new with the ability to record 16 or more tracks at once would cost thousands of dollars. If and when I do get a new setup I want it to allow me to use my collection of outboard preamps and something that will last me for years. I've been looking at the Apollo x8, the older Apollo quad 8, Steinberg AXR4T or a Motu interface. What would you recommend?
Hey what do you think about the model 12?
Hi Barry, love your videos.
I bought a UA X8P a little over a year ago despite your advice and it works quite wel,l although it was overpriced. The deciding factor for me was that it allows you to track with plugins….Im not tracking with compression or EQ but being able to take advantage of mic pre modules when tracking is a real plus. Having 8 channels of Telefunken V76 or similar is unheard of for me. Am I missing something? Is there a way to do that with RME for example?
And, do you know if UAD Console is compatible with Reaper?
Thanks for all you do!
UAD works great with REAPER!
I think they did the transfer video bc it’s one of their frequently asked questions. They’ve been doing a few of those as of recent.
I don't know if you are right about your predictions, but I do hope so, but I also have the feeling UA will make it so the older Apollos will be still integrated in this new ecosystem, so people will rush to get the new interface, while keeping the old ones as input and output expansions.
I’ve gotten rid of most of my outboard gear. Recently added a 2nd X8P that came with the Sphere L22. I love the versatility of the unison Pres. Bang for the buck $3300 pull out the $1500 for the included L22 and I added 8 mic Pres for under $250 each.
I understand tech always move forward but I’m super happy having 20 unison mic Pres, enough DSP to run a 1073 and Fairchild on every channel or an API and 1176 for tracking. UADX allows me spreed out my mix across the Apollos and M1 Mac mini. Using Luna.
I’m very happy where I am and if UA puts something out that completely blows away my current system. That would be great for everyone as I really don’t have any technical reasons I can’t make a great album.
I was late on the x8 l22 sale :( i am very new and only learned about the l22 about 2 weeks ago. I quickly got myself an l22 because I know when theyre sold out, only the new ones are available
@@ducngo3077 Welcome!
I've been preparing for the Apollo line for awhile now. Planning on using my 8 and 8p for my bands live gigs, and upgrade to 2 of whatever the new 8 channel interfaces are. Stoked!
Perfect, I need a used Apollo Solo
I should admit that I agree with your approach and indeed, I was really expecting to see the new Apollos in this Namm. As a happy owner of a Babyface FS Pro, I appreciate the great sound and stability and that RME does not play with the customers as UA does (upgrading their units frequently, making the exclusive and expensive UAD plugins native and cheap from one day to the other, etc), however now I am looking for a bigger interface and I should also say that, as an amateur artist, the proposal of including the UA Sphere is just unbeatable. Even if the Apollo X seems will be "old" soon, they are so artistically raised that I can understand their success, especially now that every artist has a kind of studio at home.
3:48 and i was on Sonar back then because it outperformed them all. Console emulation was crazy good too!
I couldn't remember the name of your channel so I just typed in Universal Audio sucks and you were the first search result. 🤣🤣🤣
It’s easily say save up a bit more for a m1 MacBook with lots of ram 💪 then have a recording project (for low latency) and a mixing project
My setup currently is an Audient id14 with an audio technica. for my 3-4 years of production i always thought these were enough although I have Peers that tell me i should upgrade to an Apollo and get a new mic.
I know this isn't the topic of the video but what would you guys say would be best to do. get an Apollo or try out a shure microphone?
In other words, UA got complacent like many successful companies do. But they need to step it up, even massive companies can have the floor fall out rather suddenly. I would like to see them keep developing hardware too, and I find Antelope Word Clocks much nicer sounding than UA, and their effects are a lot cheaper, in my case they were all free with the older Orion 2017 interface. But I got it with 6 modeling mics (2 solo's and 4 verge) for under 4K so I'm happy. And since they were Aardvark, I have found their word clocks to be about as good as they get.
I would b e more interested in the la2a hardware, or their pre amp with tube/solid state blending, they sound fantastic and are worth the money. Good review, thanks!
My hope is they'll open up console to allow for native plugins to work with UAD ones. The SHARC DSP core in my Apollo Solo can reduce the overall latency and native plugins might increase that latency, but it's a compromise I think I should have the choice to make to have a comprehensive chain I can just record my voice overs into and keep a bus powered, portable rig.
Yeah every plugin should just have a native/DSP switch or setting. Shouldn’t have 2 separate plugins.
Hi Barry I realise this question is on the bottom end of the spectrum but I’m urgently looking for an audio interface that gives me professional or at least semi professional recordings. Will the Apollo Solo do the job or do I have to get the Twin. Would appreciate any insight. Thanks.
This is hilarious. MY Apollo’s JUST started acting funny. Love this
Ok Barry , you win. Nice prediction on the today’s UA announcement for plugin working on any platform. But is there is something else coming?
Hi Barry, great video, 1 question: I have a Fireface UCX and I barely record audio here, and when it happens (vocal or guitar) is only 1 channel at a time. My main recording is VSTs synths via USB midi keyboard (House/Techno) music producer here. My projects are always 24bit/48khz sample rate / 256 buffer size. Round Trip Latency on RME are one of the best in terms of those values bit/sample/buffer I get arround 13ms and if I go 128buffer size I get arround 7ms. I saw some tests that shows Apollo Round Trip Latency 13.4ms at 128 buffer size, meaning poor performance (almost half of the performance of RME). But I didnt test my self. The whole point here is that a friend of mine, wants to buy my RME cuz he needs more I/Os and he wants to exchange his apollo twin mkii Quad + old mac mini 2012 + Behringer Xenyx 2442. I would keep his Apollo with me and sell the mac and the mixer. Im afraid that maybe is not a good deal. Could you give your opinion?
The computer and behringer are not worth anything at all. I would not make that trade.
This is a huge stretch, but a control surface version of the Apollo with full control of console and LUNA, 16 unison enabled preamps, great A/D D/A converters, automation (motorized faders) and parameters, and also a ton of SHARC processors for even more DSP along with the ability to use UAD plugins without LUNA or DSP would definitely be game changing. Still I'm happy with my Apollo X8P and Octo-Satilite and probably wouldn't sell it even if I did jump on any new Apollo, especially if they continue to work together in the same ecosystem as they do now.
that would be insane, but would most defo come at a huge price
This dude should’ve nvr made this video
It would be great if UAD made something like the Carbon, but it’ll definitely be a Luna thing just like the Carbon is for Pro Tools.
I can't imagine UA, or anybody, coming out with an interface that will cause me to abandon my Apollos. They give me everything I could possibly hope for -- including easy I/O for mixing with outboard gear!
I think the biggest advice I can give anybody, if the gear you’re using does what you needed it to do, and you should not consider upgrading to anything else until it can no longer do what you needed to do.
Seems like the tascam model 12 seems like it covers way more. I know it's not an audio interface alone but it seems like that and much more. Am I wrong?
True, Adeles, Last single "Hello" was recorded in the box using the Apollo twin 2and generation. It was mixed in the box, mastered outside.The original DIGI 002 costed 1200.00. The d/a coverters were not near as good a U/A or even focusrite mid level pres. The Killers 1st album that got them on the radio was recorded on a digi 001, even worse D to A Converters, poor sounding mic pres. Great art will supersede any equipment.
@@BarryJohns Why are you always so bitter about UA? Its absurd. They make amazing products. Period. You have definitely fallen far in my estimation with 1. these ridiculously biased misinformation videos that you publish about UA and 2. your need to pretend like you are the Nostrodamus of audio, which nobody wants or needs. Hang it up, its just sad.
@@alexanderstuartpetty485 Didn't watch this video or any of the others, you are judging by a thumbnail. This video is actually supportive of UA. Go figure......
Would love to see them go AVB or dante with replacement cards for older versions.
I just wanna write and record music. I’m a one man band aka keyboard player. I just bought a Mac Studio and love Logic Pro X. I have used a mbox m2 mini for over a decade and other than the hissing it gives you if you turn your gain up any, it does everything I need which is…MIDI, usb to computer, mic inputs,….
What would you recommend me get to up grade away from the hissing while keeping everything else?
Thanks for all you do!
I reallu want to try their Oxide Tape Recorder, but 15.4% cpu power per instance is not acceptable for a native plugin.
So, what do you suggest that is equal in performance for me who is about to build a new home studio?
have new M3 Max MacBook Pro, loaded. If the advice now is instead of the aging Apollo's - to let the horsepower of the computer do the real work of DSP thats fine, but what non DSP interface do you recommend? Any comments much appreciated...
Yeah I've been looking into a new interface. I been a beginner bought my studio equipment and stuff this last year around May and I bought a Scarlet Focusrite 2i2 and it been working good but my mentor that taught me to make beats and produce told me in time get you a better interface..Ive been looking into the Apollo. Looks like something he has but should I wait to get the Apollo like you said because you say they will come out with something new. Give me some feed back. Thankyou
I'm a user of Apollo and UAD plugins and I love them, the plugins in almost everything are my favorite. I recently purchased the Moog Synth from UAD(OMG…it's Fantastic the best I've ever played out of the box) I have no complaints about UAD and your thoughts are always welcome.But Barry on his previous videos Well…I would never judge or would see you as anti-UAD for what you said your opinion about apollo! I can understand you clearly and yes I agree with your opinion. I think your position is mature and constructive and the courage to bring more than your opinion, your information and great experience. I love my Apollo but I agree with you about converters and costs. in short…thanks Barry for the info and his channel is great! success for your life. Peace to us all.
Ya...missing from Barry's critiques are that using UAD plugins to record and low-latency is amazing for home studio / weekend warriors vs Focusrite basic entries...
Agreed. Sticking with Presonus 1824C USB, Tascam 16 I am good with this to grow. Work with Studio One have my hands Full & Cost effective! Thank YOU Berry Johns I remember whene Behringer had put out a Fireface 1616 FCA with USB or Firewire for $325 to get away from the PCI madness interfaces. Since 2015 they put out Stable USB beginnings today. Everyone will get better !
I went from the big studio Neve and studio console to a 8 channel Apollo and couldn't be happier. Scaled way down and make better music. It's an old Apollo 8p but the best piece of musical gear I've ever purchased for the fact it helps me make better music.
Thats awesome, I know many producers that work w major to bigger indy artists that have recorded full bands to just using the twin w electronics etc. or or they have an 8 channel or even a 16 and an 8....I say to each his or her own. Pro Tools gets a lot of flack, I get much of it, however, its what I've been on for 23 years, sometimes I use logic, ableton, but I personally love pro tools and its the reason I've been able to make a living..
Think it's worth waiting until winter naam to see if there's something similar to the volt 2 from them?
I agree with you all the way, but they just released a new twin usb 3. Did you get to check it out?
Looking forward to your thoughts on it 🙌🏻
hey Barry, question(s) 1, is there an alternative to the tube tech plugin? new to the system and my 14 day trail is coming up, when first got it I got the 6 for 400 deal and I didn't know about the tube tech, is there even away to exchange one of my plugins for it? purchased middle of jan... and from what I hear the deals only come out twice a year, and im recording hip hop daily, non of that drake singing crap like nwa, ice t, dr Dre sound if that gives you an idea... thanks
Tube Tech plugins are actually by Softube. Just get the native versions.
@Barry Johns Studio Talk - I didn’t think there would be new Apollos at NAMM and there wasn't.
I've been with UAD since 2011, in fact they we hugely responsible for me going in the box and selling most of my analog gear. I hope they upgrade the shark chips. The plugins outside UAD are also amazing and chewing up more and more cpu power. UAD DSP allows me the cpu relief and real time near zero latency tracking. I'm satisfied with how thing are currently. I have no limitations. The only way it could get better is more DSP at a better price.
I need help hooking my apollo twinx back up its saying driver not installed correctly
and so I tried to download it and its saying it doesn't appear to be a download file do I need to unistall and reinstall
Speaking of AVID what is your thoughts on the new MBOX Studio interface?
UAD is running a massive sale right now on all hardware products.. until March 31st.. which might also be a sign of things to come.
I’m thinking that the old interfaces might still be compatible with whatever they’re planning.. if they allow connectivity to the older interfaces from the next generation.. people would be fine. Also they could just make an option of using DSP or RAM. Because i got like 64G of RAM on my Mac UAD setup.. if apollo could properly access that additional memory i’m game.
Same setup as me i have a new max 2 macbook pro w 64gb of ram. Its way more than enough
The alternative to DSP is more like CPU than RAM. Having a lot of memory isn’t gonna make your computer process the plugins any faster. The CPU processes the audio. We have no clue what UA’s gonna do though. I think whatchu meant to say was that they should give you the option to run their plugins either DSP or native. They just started rolling out the native versions of their plugins. But a setting or switch to change between native and DSP would make more sense imo.
Is UAD still better than Modern Waves products? What do you think about the Waves Abbey Roads Mastering Plugin?
Yes
How's that new Universal Audio Interface?
Good night barry blessings sir
You too Jay!
A few years ago I started investing in hardware, currently I have 3 full racks of equipment and I lack space for more devices that have already been bought. DSP uad lies in the garage because I didn't even want to connect to a new computer, I never buy equipment from manufacturers who abandon support. That's why I have and use RME and MYTEK adda. I heard that UA has abandoned to support Apollo with Firewire.....is it true ?
I use studio one and reaper on my five year old pc with a cheap ssl interface and everything just runs super smooth. Never ever had any problems. All the uad native plugins run fine. I was on the fence to buy an Apollo quad or x6 as I plan to get a little bit of analog stuff in the future, but now I may be better looking into other interfaces.. the new uad interfaces you told us all were around the corner are still not available.. so what to go for? RME?
I wanna go to NAMM NOW!🤩😍🤩
What mic are you using? Sounds great
My next video will be how I process my dialog.
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I’m very hopeful you’re still planning on doing some Total Mix content. What a behemoth to understand…
Hi there Barry, I think that there's just too much emphasis on new gear/releases. Yeah technology is always progressing but everyone/most want the vintage stuff because of its characteristics etc. That stuff is ancient in terms of when it was designed and built yet it's still appealing. I personally believe in experimenting with what you can get your hands on and chopping/changing to your liking. The end goal is the music, the creative aspect of what is going on, not the gear. Nice thought provoking video as always!
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This is super relevant based on the news 2 days ago that things are going native.
Ops I just (today) bought a brand new Apollo x quad. For an expensive european price. Still have the MKII quad, both intendent for PC, the new one to a Tb4 equipped combined music/gamling computer. I am only worried if they update the visual design of the apollo to something cooler ;) Otherwise, I see few changes that can make me regret the purchase, as long as it prove to be as good as the MKII (which it is, of course). For the the mixing part, and lack of dsp resources, I am increasingly content with Cubase`s native, thus the plugins is not hughely important any longer - modern PC can handle a lot. What I do like is the sound, stability, Tb to PC/win, ease of setting up and long lived support. The MkII once made making music fun (again for me (amatour, though) and after have being fighting RMEs Total mix for a period.) 🙂
If you were me, would you send it back?
I am an RME user and it was the best decision I have made studio wise. I like UAD for outboard analog gear, but their desktop approach is antiquated and a walled garden hence I never got into their ecosystem. With other plugin companies out in the game, if that is your flavor, it is no reason to invest that kind of money for virtually the same outcome. Since I use a hybrid setup plugins do not matter that much to me.
I can’t wait for Namm 2023!
I would just be happy with more comprehensive I/O and better conversion
Don’t forget Ensoniq Paris!!
Still love it to this very day.
Do you still have the system? Man that goes waaaaaay back!
I’m already tied into a few Apollos - so I’m looking to buy a few that others will upload soon enough!
If UAD can bring out a pro interface with built-in control surface like the old Digi 002, but with the plug-in tweakability of a Softube Console One, and switching between DSP and native, I think many people would be very tempted.
At that point, I’ll buy their old Apollos and Satellites!
Thanks for help by your opinion
Thought this was a clickbait video. Great video Barry, way to put the future of apollo into perspective for those who don't have half a brain.
It’s crazy everyone hated protools was not native and used dsp cards but loved the uad dsp model lol …native is the way to go simple as that