Now they have some plugins that work without an Apollo, but some still require the Apollo. On their website, they now have a chart showing which plugins can run with/without an Apollo
Very helpful video, im new to this subject i was wondering if its possible to use 5 xlr unison mics (to record a piano) using this audio interface. Is it possible or i would need to get the x6 version instead?
So is this the solution I need, to remove a lot of hardware from our live rig? I play in a duo with an electronic musician, so we can run 2 vocal chains, a guitar amp sim chain, and an analog synth chain, without the live latency woes?
Depends how many things you’re tracking at once. If it’s just 2 mono signals, then the twin is good, if it’s 4 inputs at the same time, then x4 is better
Unless there’s a specific reason for stereo, all vocals should be recorded in mono, so 2 channels should be enough for you (one mono channel for you and one mono channel to record the other person)
the UAD neve preamp is just a software emulation (with small changes that happen at the hardware level like the impedance of the preamp) of the neve 1073 preamp, trying to emulate the sound of the original 1073 hardware unit. A neve 1073 preamp purchased as a standalone hardware unit is an entirely different preamp.
@@JawillOwens I highly recommend it. I think it's on sale now too. The other 2 good unison plugins are the Avalon and the Manley voxbox. Get demos of all 3 and see which one fits your vocal best
No, Apogee has the best symphony AD/DA converters & +80 db preamps, but if you want more than 2 In/Out & plugins you can get the Apollo X4 is a great interface! :)
@@apostolicway2604 If you’re on a Mac, I’d recommend downloading Luna and giving that a test drive. It integrates Console directly within the DAW itself and it’s a mighty fine DAW at that! No more bouncing between whatever DAW you use and Console.
Thank you for the info. Update: I ended up going w audient i44 latest model and loving it. I hear the hype on the apollos but I don’t know just not convinced honestly. Again I’m happy so far.
To be honest I wanted one but I realized how useless and outdated UAD is. Sure the plugins may sound great but with the MacBook M1's out and how PCs have evolved is it still worth the price when it computer with its internal DSP can do 10x more than an Apollo could and when it comes to Plugins Apollo is far from the best and they're expensive. RME UCX ii smokes this thing, it has better latency with USB 2.0, better preamps better, everything!
I bought a rme. unpacked it. opened the software. worked 2 hours on it : NOTHING WORKED. REALLY NOTHING! looks (and works ) like from 1987 send it back ... See how different taste and habit is...
Very good video. I'm thinking about purchasing this one.
Thanks for watching!
super helpful!
Thanks!
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I sold my Apollo Twin X and got the RME UCX II. Better converters, better clocking, and better preamps.
Would be interested to see a blind comparison video if it’s out there!
Out of interest: did you get your head around TotalMix? Isn’t that a tough nut to crack? This is holding me back.
@@TomsdrawingsTotalMix might me more flexible than the Apollo Console but it totally sucks UX-wise. Very good products and company otherwise.
@hendrikpetersson3463 Thank you
So may i confirm that I must have Apollo interface for the plugins to work? Thanks
Now they have some plugins that work without an Apollo, but some still require the Apollo. On their website, they now have a chart showing which plugins can run with/without an Apollo
@@Semyon_Music Nice. Will check it out. Thanks.
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Very helpful video, im new to this subject i was wondering if its possible to use 5 xlr unison mics (to record a piano) using this audio interface. Is it possible or i would need to get the x6 version instead?
Are you recoding with 5 different mics at the same time? If so then you need the x8p
So is this the solution I need, to remove a lot of hardware from our live rig? I play in a duo with an electronic musician, so we can run 2 vocal chains, a guitar amp sim chain, and an analog synth chain, without the live latency woes?
Definitely can use it in a live setting!
So if I’m tracking with someone else I should get a x4 ? Instead of the quad?
Depends how many things you’re tracking at once. If it’s just 2 mono signals, then the twin is good, if it’s 4 inputs at the same time, then x4 is better
@@Semyon_Music is stereo better right? I’m kinda new to this. I want to track me and another artist I’m Stereo
Unless there’s a specific reason for stereo, all vocals should be recorded in mono, so 2 channels should be enough for you (one mono channel for you and one mono channel to record the other person)
Can you compare the Universal Audio Volt to their Apollo?
If UAD can send me a Volt to compare, for sure 🔥
Whats the difference between the UAD Neve Preamp vs the UAD Neve 1073?
the UAD neve preamp is just a software emulation (with small changes that happen at the hardware level like the impedance of the preamp) of the neve 1073 preamp, trying to emulate the sound of the original 1073 hardware unit. A neve 1073 preamp purchased as a standalone hardware unit is an entirely different preamp.
@@Semyon_Music Gotcha mate! I assumed it was just a 1073 without the EQ section.
@@JawillOwens the EQ in the UAD neve 1073 plugin sounds great on vocals if you boost the high end a bit
@@Semyon_Music I've been thinking about grabbing it.
@@JawillOwens I highly recommend it. I think it's on sale now too. The other 2 good unison plugins are the Avalon and the Manley voxbox. Get demos of all 3 and see which one fits your vocal best
You said this is the best? Is this good as the Apogee Symphony Desktop?
I’ve never used the Apogee but the Symphony Desktop only has 2 preamps whereas the Apollo x4 has 4 preamps if you need more I/O
No, Apogee has the best symphony AD/DA converters & +80 db preamps, but if you want more than 2 In/Out & plugins you can get the Apollo X4 is a great interface! :)
Can you purchase and use without using console, only use with my daw?
you'll need to download console to get all the drivers. After that, you can use just through your daw if that is a preference
Got it, thank you
@@apostolicway2604 If you’re on a Mac, I’d recommend downloading Luna and giving that a test drive. It integrates Console directly within the DAW itself and it’s a mighty fine DAW at that! No more bouncing between whatever DAW you use and Console.
Thank you for the info. Update: I ended up going w audient i44 latest model and loving it. I hear the hype on the apollos but I don’t know just not convinced honestly. Again I’m happy so far.
To be honest I wanted one but I realized how useless and outdated UAD is. Sure the plugins may sound great but with the MacBook M1's out and how PCs have evolved is it still worth the price when it computer with its internal DSP can do 10x more than an Apollo could and when it comes to Plugins Apollo is far from the best and they're expensive. RME UCX ii smokes this thing, it has better latency with USB 2.0, better preamps better, everything!
The new M1 MacBooks are so good! At the end of the day, music gear is all just personal preference! I'll check out that RME interface to compare 🔥
on paper (specs) Apollo is far superior in terms of sound than UCX ii
I bought a rme.
unpacked it.
opened the software.
worked 2 hours on it : NOTHING WORKED. REALLY NOTHING!
looks (and works ) like from 1987
send it back ...
See how different taste and habit is...