Everything you need to know about Apollo X Gen 2

In this video, UA’s Geoff Manchester invites you into his studio to learn how Apollo X Gen 2 can level up your productions with new features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks, Assistive Auto-Gain, and Bass Management.

With the best hardware/software ecosystem in the industry, Apollo X Gen 2 puts the sound of the stars into your studio.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Room Correction
07:30 - Assistive Auto Gain
09:49 - Hybrid Powerhouse
15:31 - Flexibility & Scalability
18:04 - Converters

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[DanBires]

I own a black edition Apollo 8p. I was shocked Universal Audio didn't add the room correction software into this version of the hardware so I went out and purchased the Arc studio system AKM Velvet Sound AD/DA converters. UA forgetting about their customers not good. Locking software into a new model is not a way to push older customers to newer models. It pushes us away. I have a Audient Evo 2 channel interface that has auto gain built in. I paid $80 for it. like 5 years ago. I mean this is old software base tech that could have been added into all of the apollos. The only thing that would get my attention to an upgrade is more powerful DSP chips. I have an OCTO Satellite and love it. The fact that the DSP chips have the same power for 20 years baffles me. I still love UA don't get me wrong. I wish they would consider all of their customers. I paid 3k for my Apollo so with that said you don't get crap for a trade in and it's not that much of a difference if you do.

[alfanan]

Just got my Apollo X8 with the Sphere DLX microphone and I couldn't be happier! The hardware, software, and the tight integration between both worlds is outstanding. Thank you UA :)

[MCCABEWORLD]

This is the biggest & best major update in a long time UA did and I´m glad that I can stil use this feature with my Apollo x6! Good job guys, keep improving 👌

[templemark]

I actually posted this idea 4-5 years back on the forums, glad to see it finally!! :) I own sonorworks 3, but sounds like will have to upgrade and get the new apollo, yikes. Well been a user since UAD-1, so I guess I'm used to this constant shakedown... lol

[yoru]

It’s frustrating to see Universal Audio market the Apollo X8 Gen2 as a major upgrade when, in reality, the only significant change is the slightly improved D/A converters. The new Auto-Gain feature is entirely software-based, yet it’s locked behind the Gen2 model—clearly a move to push sales. In truth, Auto-Gain could easily be made available for the Gen1 as well, but Universal Audio seems more focused on profit than offering real value to their customers. If you already own the Gen1, there’s really no compelling reason to upgrade, unless you’re willing to pay for a feature that could work just as well on your existing hardware. UA, this is just too transparent and disappointing!

[anthonyb]

The auto gain is a software feature. Why not add that to gen 1?

[LuddeB]

So glad SW gets added to gen 1s aswell, a fresh addition to an already stunning card!

[riktascale]

I am glad UA listened to my suggestion (years ago)of the integrated room correction.🎉

[flowmerlin]

when could we expect the next gen of apollo’s for windows

[gabeatv]

Geoff's videos are so clear. Good addition to the team. Quick question: how much DSP is SoundID expected to use?

[Onemixng]

my apollo twin x 2nd gen is not recording to my DAW but there is a signal coming showig from my audio interface miter.pls can anybody help me out on what to do.

[vincentcheng]

I have an apollo twin X. I have a subwoofer, but I don't know how to go about using Bass Management. because when I connect the subwoofer to Line3/4, I can't select 2.1. only stereo mode. There is no way to correct the soundid multichannel mode. There are no specific tutorials on how to connect the subwoofer to twin x and use them properly.

[the_real_kieganjones]

Universal
“we need to make are brand even better that what it already is “

(Geoff Manchester) enters the space.

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Isn't correcting nulls with eq pointless? I believe Sonarworks doesn't correct time based problems, does it?

[alexphilipp]

All correction apps have system integration where you can set your output UA cards also there. So during bouncing nothing will be affected, if there worries. Actually 300e for output correction EQ Is too much in present plugins market reality. Just for my taste Realphones for headphones correction is much better as it not only correct but also try emulate crossfeed and room. But nothing as good as reference track.

[Greatnessinthemaking-cd]

Will there be an update to the Gen 1 X6 for the auto gain?

[Hamph_Inc]

Went ahead and bought the Gen 2 x16 to upgrade from my Gen 1 x6 and goodness… DO I LOVE IT!

[realiamam]

can I correct my mon and alt monitors or doesn't the correction only apply to the main monitor output?

[MALEY_PLAY]

why i dont have "monitor contoller" button?

[tootory]

DID YOU UPGRAD THE CLOCKING ? AND
IS THE DSP INCREASED? CAN I RUN MORE PLUGINS NOW WHEN RECORDING ON THIS 8-PRE VERSION THEN ON MY LAST 8-PREE VERSION