Universal Audio Interface Model Comparison

Can anyone tell me if the Apollo line will work with my iPhone the way the Volt 1 76 just plug and plays? Thank ya!

Other than wallet constraints, why would I buy a Volt 276 rather than an Apollo Solo and just load a 610B and an 1176 into the DSP? The Solo seems to offer so much more in the way of specs and versatility. If I wanted to model an API chain other than the 610/1176 the Solo can do that in its DSP, while the 276 is stuck at being a one-trick pony.

Is the Apollo solo has the same preamp mic as the Apollo twin ??

Tried the Spark subscription. It took quite a while to get set up. I also recently got standalone software, but I am having difficulty installing. Still waiting for a reply from customer service-and this is the major problem with this company. I was considering getting a Volt, but the more I think about it, the SSL2+ will involve a lot less messing about, and less hassle trying to actually use what you pay for. I have also heard reports that downloading the free software with Volt is not straightforward.

Why would I want to record with all these plugins activated, and be unable to make any tweaks after recording, rather than just recording raw and adding plugins afterward, which I can tweak to fit the mix?

Dude your studio set is CRAZY!!!🗣🎉. GREAT VIDEO!! I am resolute on upgrading to a rackmount version like you have there. I watch the videos out there, denouncing the need for the Apollo interfaces since the M1 Mac arrivals. Yeah, I’ve heard a lot about their still being pops and clicks in peoples audio just using Mac processing power. The Apollo brings security to a set up and I cannot wait. Thank you for so well and eloquently explaining, and even with the visual displays. I am so set now, and I am never looking back.

"Emotional damage"

My criticism is about audio interface demos. I'm not saying to you but all interface videos are mostly talking without any sounds. I prefer the other way around.

Also, Let me ask you a stupid question. I have Volt and I find it lacks clarity compared to ID14. On the other hand, I like the Volt's warmth and ID14 sounds a bit metallic and unpleasant to me. Related to that I plan to move Apollo Solo but I'm not sure if there is a night and day difference between them. I record guitar mostly and actually, I quite like the Volt but I wonder if solo is much better.

Thanks.

So...can I use AAX plug-ins with this interface??

Thanks Ed, great overview. Although you are a UAD fanboy, you stress the negative aspects as well. Great man.

I don’t know man I’ve spent thousands on Apollo and had no idea that you can’t use all of your DSP in one track. It’s divided even know they made new features to combat this there’s still a lot of limitation that they do not explain to buyers before they purchase. Because of this and a lot of DSP gets wasted because I can’t use it anyway so I never needed it. Other than that it’s the best sounding interface I’ve ever had for studio and live use. Nothing else compares to it in general in my opinion. If it wasn’t for the third-party app, midi control I could’ve never used it though. I think they need to spend more time with Midi and implementing the iPad Pro M1

Sorry if this is a dumb question. Do I need anything else to record using my DAW and X6?

Here’s my setup:
Mac Studio
Logic Pro X
Apollo X6
MOTU micro lite USB MIDI Interface
Yamaha P35
Prophet Rev 2

Hi Ed one question I am not finding an answer to anywhere so far. Is the audio input and output quality in the Solo at least as good as on the Twin. Not talking about plugins, just the fundamental task of recording and critical listening. I want to buy the Solo but am worried that it may be compromised in this area. In which case maybe I should consider the Twin. Thanks.

I'm not a huge fan of the idea of subscribing to UAD Spark, although I will if I need to. Which is the least expensive Apollo that comes with full versions of the most/best DSP plugins from UA?

What about sound devices? Can it compete?

UA need to come out with something like the Audient EVO SP8 in order to really take advantage of the ADAT outs on the Apollo racks and convert them into Analog.

Can you chain an Apollo to the volt like you can do other apollos?

Great Video

Greetings to all! Tell me please, volt476p + MacM1 + Logic, is it possible to somehow set up separate mixes for different outputs in this card? Inside a DAW or something else? I need it for performances. So that the DAW tracks I have defined go to the "Digital Audio Console" in one input, and other tracks in another.

THANKS FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO💯🙏

I m think the DSP of UA Arrow or Solo are over now ? What you think ?

Thanks for the comparisons!
Between the Volts and Solo which do you think has the best headphone and monitor sound quality? Im looking for a buss powered interface with the best audio quality..

Can i Use UAD Volt 1 with Adam t10s (Subwoofer)and Adam T5V
???
Or do i need a bigger Interface?
Thanks for helping me

Love the “The console F Ace”. Best part lol. I sold my Apollo duo mk2 and Satilite for 1400. Great deal for me as I feel UA is gonna drop new Apollo native units at NAMM. Which will tank the old Apollo since m2 macs r insane dsp is not needed. I’m really wanting to get into atmos and spacial audio so I’ll need something with 11 outputs. Got a volt 1 to hold me over. Until NAMM. Question now that UA went native can I use console with volt I haven’t opened it yet

Hello mister. Looking for a solution to the problems with the Apollo Twin X Duo ****I don't know if this is the right place where I should write my problem, if it's not, let it be excused****, I came across your videos which gave me a glimmer of hope... Can you give me some advice. I'm using Universal Audio on Windows *Laptop Predator Helios 500, Intel i7 8750, 32 GB ram, ssd 3500 mb/s, GTX 1070, Thunderbolt 3 x 2*, the drivers were fine until I restarted the laptop and everything went bad... Any advice please. Even when I get to the option to register my product, it's like the cable isn't inserted...?
BTW my Cable is TB4 and TB3 supported
I really like this audio interface, I don't want to part with it, but what can I do? What do you think of this replacement interface **Antelope Zen Q**

I am in hard decision between SSL2 and Volt276 that is double priced.
I am newbie on sound recording and just started learning music software.
I just want to play my guitar, make some backing track to support it and record my voice for fun.
... I love the design of Volt176 / 276 so much and I think SSL2's design is ugly.
and I think the 276's compressor buttons may be useful for newbie like me ,
but I am not sure these 2 points worth the doubled price between 276 and SSL2.
... Anyone please suggest me more idea . >_<

Hey man I've watched a lot of your videos. I just have a question my PC is plenty strong enough that I don't need to rely on dsp to offload cpu usage however with the native running of uad plugins on my computer and only using dsp to print the preamps when recording vocals would the solo be sufficient. I haven't seen anyone really touch on it. My guitars are just hi-z in to neuraldsp and drums are midi.

I got the Volt 4 and the PC output is immediately in the red and clipping. I have to turn down my main output in Windows to get a clean signal.

Are the 76 versions like this too? Maybe I just got a bad one.

I have a Focusrite Solo + an AKG C414 XLII …always thought this would be sufficient to get a pro sound (with good mixing & mastering obviously-which I currently do myself)... I have heard the rave about Apollos for a long time... I've been wondering if getting an Apollo Solo would actually make much of a difference on sound quality in the end result... wondering if you have any thoughts on this—whether it would really make so much difference in achieving a pro sound, especially with the cost in mind...

I suppose I should mention I live in a van. So any interface requiring DC power isn't applicable to me.

Great hardware, great software, great prices for Joe Blow

UA is getting hard on promos. ONLY because their new lineup is just around the corner :)
PS: 🤫 Wait for NAMN :)

Oh bollocks! The Solo has only a single dsp core - I though solo referred to singer/songwriter or musician/producer. Anyway, a single chip is pretty naff for guitarists so I guess I'm looking elsewhere. Thankyou and cheers, Ed! 👍

read my mind, looking for another pre amp since I just got the tlm103. Running with a focusrite 2i2 but looking for an upgrade. Any Pre's you recommend? Im torn between UAD interafaces/Avalon 737/ ID44 etc. Confusing the hell outta me

Oh chrlst this is all I need now! 😅 Happy New Year Ed!