Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo MkII Heritage Edition (Mac/Win/TB2)is a 2×6 Thunderbolt audio interface with next-generation 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion and dual realtime on-board UAD processors. This Heritage Edition version comes complete with five additional award-winning UAD plugins for added processing power (see below for more info). The Twin Duo MKII has had a major overhaul with the completely redesigned A/D and D/A conversion delivering increased dynamic range and ultra-low distortion for optimal audio quality. Apollo Twin MKIIs Unison technology produces breath-taking tones that retain the natural harmonics of your source material for optimal depth and clarity. The two premium Unison mic/line preamps and front-panel Hi-Z instrument input allow you to capture both studio-grade vocals and instrument recordings with ease. Additionally the Apollo Twin Duo MKII comes complete with the Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle which features a wide range of effects such as EQs compressors and more. LIMITED OFFER: Until the 31st December 2023 Universal Audio are giving customers who purchase this interface a chance to claim a powerful UAD plugin package (worth 1145 GBP) – absolutely free!
LIMITED OFFER – UAD Essentials plugin bundle with Auto-Tune and more! The UAD Essential Edition plugin bundle includes a range of premium-quality studio effects and virtual instruments including a faithful recreation of the LA-2A classic plate reverb the Pultec Passive EQ collection the Century Tube Channel Strip and the PolyMax vintage-inspired virtual synthesizer. Also included in this promo is the addition of Auto-Tune Realtime Access plus the Neve Preamp/EQ collection the Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection and the 1175 Classic Limited Collection for added sound-shaping capabilities. Purchased separately this plugin package is worth £1145. Exclusive Heritage Edition plugin bundle Retaining all the same features of the Apollo Twin Duo MKII the Heritage Edition expands the plug-in library providing five new award-winning UAD plugins titles in addition to the UAD analog plugin bundle. The new plugins include: UAs Teletronix and 1176 compressors all Pultec EQs UA 610 Unison mic preamps and Pure Plate Reverb. All processed in near real-time the adding processing power will be sure to take your audio engineer and music production to the next level. Now compatible with MacOS Big Sur As of 16/12/20 UAD plugins Apollo interfaces and LUNA are now compatible with MacOS Big Sur. Universal Audio are still in the process of ensuring that their products are optimised to work with Apple computers that feature M1 silicon chips. It is also important to know before updating/upgrading that MacOS Big Sur is only compatible with Thunderbolt and PCIE-based devices. This means that UA FireWire devices are now incompatible. For more information please click here. LUNA New to 1.1: The latest update from the LUNA is the gift that keeps on giving! Versions is an incredible addition. This handy feature allows you to keep on top of the production process and track your progress as you go. Youll be able to create “bookmarks” to highlight significant milestones which can easily be referred back to at any stage. Whats more mixing and editing just got easier with all-new track groupings. This feature will streamline your workflow allowing you to work quickly whilst still being precise. The inclusion of a redesigned MIDI clock output enables you to effortlessly integrate your favourite grooveboxes and workstations. It is also now possible to drag and drop MIDI files directly from virtual instruments! Work the way you want with LUNA technology. Universal Audio built their DAW LUNA from the ground up. Their aim was to bring audio recording into a new era. Following a high-quality range of vintage emulations and innovative plugins it is obvious that Universal Audio don’t settle for second best and strive to give you their all. LUNA is no exception. Youll be free to integrate your favourite DSP powered plugins when recording completely free of latency. Thanks to accelerated real time modelling youll also be provided with analog-style recording and overdubbing via your Apollos on-board DSP acceleration. Hark back to the golden age of recording with Neve summing from the iconic 80s series console. Youll be able to add warmth and richness to your tracks from the very series of desk that is associated with seminal albums from the likes of Nirvana Dire Straits and Pink Floyd. The Studer A800 Tape Recorder extension allows you to add the warmth and punch associated with magnetic tape introducing various levels of harmonics and saturation into your signal flow. With a highly realistic Steinway Model B piano Moog Minimoog emulation a wide array of premium samples from Spitfire Audio and unlimited track count. Youll have nothing holding you back from making the greatest sounding records of your life. Please Note: This is a free download for Mac users who own a Thunderbolt Arrow or Apollo interface. It is not yet compatible with Windows. Overhauled design The Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo MKII features a completely new design with the next-generation Apollo A/D and D/A conversion revamped for improved dynamic range ultra-low THD. The 2×6 Thunderbolt configuration delivers exceptional clarity and depth when it comes to your recordings retaining the natural harmonic qualities while bringing out the best from your source material. The clarity and warmth of the Twin Duo MKII can be found on hit recordings from Coldplay Kendrick Lamar and more. The Dual realtime DSP on-board processors provide exceptional audio performance allowing you to use a wide range of plug-ins opening up a range of options for analog sound and added colour. The exterior of the interface has also seen a redesign with its same familiar configuration now housed in a sleek dark-grey finish that will match any studio setup. Unison mic preamp emulation technology Apollo Twin Duo MKII’s Unison technology produces one of the most sought-after tones in the world delivering the authentic analog warmth and sound normally reserved for tube and transformer-based microphone preamps. The attention to detail brings out the best from your recordings utilising the signature impedance gain staging and component-level circuit behaviours to deliver the best possible audio performance on the market. The Unison technology lets you record at near-zero latency through a range of preamp emulations such as the UA 610-B Tube Preamp (included). The resulting tone is an authentic analog sound unmatched by other audio interfaces. The Unison technology is also found on the front panel Hi-Z instrument inputs providing the best impedance and gain matching for guitar and bass amp models for the most popular manufacturers. Controls and connectivity The superior build quality and premium-grade components of the Twin Duo MKII’s audio interface makes it perfectly suited to any studio or home recording environment with its compact design making it highly portable. The unit itself features 2 premium Unison mic/line preamps as well as 2 line outputs and a front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output. This wide range of connectivity means you can capture studio-grade recordings for both vocals and instruments allowing you to capture and track all your inputs with ease. 2 digital controlled analog monitor outputs provide full resolution sound at all listening levels meaning you can hear every nuance even when listening at lower levels. There are also 8 additional channels of digital input via the Optical TOSLINK connection as well as improvements to the monitor functionality including monitor remote and upgrade controls./p> Optimised workflow The ergonomic layout of the Apollo Twin Duo MKII is designed to improve your overall workflow as well as the monitoring functionality. New Mono Mute DIM and ALT monitor controls have been included streamlining your monitoring process. A built-in talkback mic also allows you to communicate with your recording artists allowing you to give them cues and other instructions on the fly. The unique scalability of UAD devices means you can combine up to four Apollo interfaces and up to six UAD-2 devices in total allowing you to expand your I/O and DSP to meet your needs. Additionally the Apollo Twin MKII comes complete with the Realtime Analog Classics UAD Plug-In bundle featuring Legacy version of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler Pultec EQP-1A EQ 610-B Tube Preamp EQ and a whole lot more. This wide range of studio-grade effects allows you to further improve your recordings adding subtle overtones and compression as you require it. Heritage Edition plugin bundle UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection Pultec Passive EQ Collection UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection Pure Plate Reverb Realtime Analog UAD Powered Plugin Bundle UA 610-B (Unison) 1176LN Legacy 1176SE Legacy Ampeg SVT-VR Classic (Unison) Marshall Plexi Classic (Unison) Precision Channel Strip Precision Reflection Engine Precision Delay Mod Precision Delay Mod L Pultec EQP-1A Legacy Pultec-Pro Legacy Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Raw Distortion (Unison) RealVerb Pro Features Desktop 2×6 Thunderbolt audio interface for Mac and Windows with next-generation 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion Single UAD DSP Processor for optimal processing power and audio performance Unison™ technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based preamps guitar amps and stompboxes Built-in talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues Improved monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono Mute DIM and ALT monitor controls 2 premium Unison mic/line preamps; 2 line outputs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output 2 digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via Optical TOSLINK connection Includes Realtime Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle featuring Legacy versions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler 1176LN Limiting Amplifier and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer plus Marshall Plexi Classic and Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Raw Distortion 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ and more Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST RTAS & AAX 64 in all major DAWs Uncompromising analog design superior components and premium build quality Specifications Product Code: APLTWDII-HE
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