For a limited time, purchase any eligible UA Apollo Gen 2 Essentials or Studio bundle rack interface and receive 13 UAD plug-ins valued at $4163 AUD for FREE! This includes Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection, PI Preamp, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, Dream '65 Reverb Amp, EP-34 Tape Echo, and Verve Analog Machines. Customers will receive their free UAD plugins once the eligible interface is registered via the UAD website. Offer ends December 31, 2025.
Please note: this unit is compatible with Thunderbolt ready devices only. A thunderbolt cable is not provided with the unit. Users must purchase separately.
Record big sessions with authentic analogue sound. The next generation of Universal Audio’s Apollo x8p interfaces is here for producers and engineers who need the highest-resolution audio conversion, eight Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for recording and mixing large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.
The Essentials+ Edition includes a curated collection of over 20 UAD plug-ins, covering key analogue processing tools such as compressors, EQs, and preamps. This includes classics like the Fairchild 670 Legacy, Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler, and Pultec Pro Legacy EQ, giving users everything they need to achieve professional-quality results right out of the box.
With next-generation D/A converters, a fully-featured monitor controller, and integrated Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®, the Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition delivers a complete, no-compromise recording solution for high-end project studios.
Features
- 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- Eight Unison™ mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument inputs, and DB-25 input for line 1-8
- Optical Toslink I/O (ADAT, S/MUX, or S/PDIF), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
- Supports up to 7.1 surround sound with bass management integration
- Built-in Talkback mic and integrated monitor controller
- Includes over 20 UAD plug-ins, such as the 1176LN, LA-2A, Pultec Pro Legacy EQ, and more
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante