Universal Audio Twin X Audio Interface Review / Explained

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Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the Universal Audio Twin X Duo. This is a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with ADAT/SPDIF expansion, two preamps with 65dB of gain, and DSP processing with near 0 latency. You get some great converters and you can record up to 24-bit 192kHz. This thing is an absolute beast if you are a Mac user.
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00:00 - Intro / Pricing
00:16 - Difference Between Twin X Duo and Twin X Quad?
00:34 - Why Are UA Interfaces So Expensive?
00:54 - Signal Chain for Testing
01:17 - What’s in the Box
02:10 - Build Quality
02:42 - Walkthrough of Features
06:35 - Specifications
07:28 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
08:23 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
09:17 - Latency Test
10:10 - Instrument Input (D.I.) Test
11:39 - Can the Headphone Amp Drive HD650’s?
12:06 - Talk Back Microphone Test
12:54 - Unison Pre Plugin Demo Test
17:56 - Pros & Cons
22:00 - Recommendation
23:34 - Outro
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@ConsumerTeamPete
@ConsumerTeamPete 2 жыл бұрын
I spent around a month trying the get the Apollo Twin X to work with Windows. After several tech support phone sessions with UA's team in CA, we concluded it wasn't a good fit. However, the Apollo Twin USB (not the X) works great with Windows. I use it daily for VO work. I don't use it 100% yet, because I'm still hooked on my rack processors, but the UA emulations are awesome. For less than $1,500 I now have an Avalon 737sp, Distressor, API Vision Channel Strip and a ton of other processors that I'd never be able to justify buying in a hardware platform. Regarding the plug-in cost, twice per year UA has a huge blow-out sale which reduces the price of most of their plug-ins by around 50%. They just had one in July. I believe the second sales event is at the end of the year. These two windows are the only time to buy their plug-ins. My overall thoughts, if you do a podcast with mostly talk content, you don't need this. If you do VO and need effects or are a musician/vocalist.....this is an incredible tool and worth the price tag.
@RingoFreakingStarr
@RingoFreakingStarr 2 жыл бұрын
+1 to this. I had a local friend get this with the intentions of using it on a Windows system and it just would not work for him. Troubleshooted with him for awhile on it and he also reached out to UA with no real answers to his problems. I let him borrow my Apollo Twin USB and he loved it. The only issue of course is the less number of on-board chips to run the plugins. If you are doing say two mic inputs with plugins on both, you'll be fine. If someone is using it in a daw and really loading up the plugins though, the extra chips of this Twin X would really, really help. UA does sell add-in cards that have the chips on them but in those cases, you can really only use them in a DAW rather than have it process your signal live and have it all be done within the interface itself. They are also extremely expensive for what they offer.
@gaborkiss1425
@gaborkiss1425 2 жыл бұрын
@@RingoFreakingStarr You can daisy chain several TB Apollo units and keep the realtime processing ability for tracking in plugins.
@Decenium
@Decenium 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the insight, extremely disappointing to see this from a 1000 dollar unit...what sucks is that there currently are barely any Thunderbolt 3/4 audio interfaces on the market....guess we have to just wait and see what the future brings
@gaborkiss1425
@gaborkiss1425 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me, what UAD plugins does your vocal chain consist of (in order)?
@Beethovan
@Beethovan Жыл бұрын
@@RingoFreakingStarr Both Twin USB & Twin x has 2 DSP CPUs
@BillAnciaux
@BillAnciaux 3 жыл бұрын
You feel special for getting an UA Apollo until you look for a USB cable in the box. Then you realize you’re not the VIP you thought you were. Sigh.
@Hzuuuu
@Hzuuuu 3 жыл бұрын
I had an SPL Crimson and I felt the same way. Opened the box, can't find the USB cable. Manual says, "Most people already have this cable." (paraphrased) So I'm supposed to sacrifice my printer for my audio interface? Hell no.
@gaborkiss1425
@gaborkiss1425 2 жыл бұрын
@@Hzuuuu This is just pure greed. In the case of Thunderbolt 3, it could be licensing issues, but for USB?
@davidrotimi
@davidrotimi 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@sboy1955
@sboy1955 5 ай бұрын
I received mine with an actual Apple T’bolt cable included. Sweetwater.
@jeffreypoirier7786
@jeffreypoirier7786 5 ай бұрын
So jealous! Mine arrived on a Sunday with no damn Thunderbolt cable. You'd think throwing down almost a G they'd include a cable. @@sboy1955
@BUCKSHOTSTV
@BUCKSHOTSTV 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had this interface for exactly one year. I just clicked on the video just to watch something, but I still learned something new! I had completely missed the mute button function to mute the monitors! That makes my work flow so much better when tracking and editing so now my speakers can stay at the same volume for all my editing! Thank you!
@eaustin2006
@eaustin2006 3 жыл бұрын
This should be the prototype for KZbin reviews. No stone left unturned. Easily the single best review I've seen. In depth, clearly presented with great audio, all information imparted with great intelligence and organization. Bandrew has outdone himself. I would say that Bandrew is now iconic, but I would never ever use that ridiculous word. Nobody knows iconic really means, and those who think they do are wrong.
@NickG6489
@NickG6489 3 жыл бұрын
How to know that Bandrew truly gets us audio geeks? He recorded the talkback mic. Thank you for satiating my curiosity.
@AironExTv
@AironExTv 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe we should start a collection, because I've always been on the console end of such things.
@peterm3964
@peterm3964 Жыл бұрын
And it sounded GOOD! 🤔
@ethancartr6
@ethancartr6 3 жыл бұрын
awesome review! You cover all the little things that most reviews don't show but they are very helpful!!
@mr.monkei
@mr.monkei 3 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, why haven't you done a review om RME interfaces? It doesn't get any better than RME just saying!
@225maine
@225maine 2 жыл бұрын
Strictly subjective, that's just what you prefer and that definitely doesn't make it better than anything else
@Otherworldlyobjectives
@Otherworldlyobjectives 2 жыл бұрын
They have the worst routing matrix in the industry lol
@mr.monkei
@mr.monkei 2 жыл бұрын
@@225maine Thats true it is subjective. BUt hands down RME has the best drivers in the industry. That's facts. Now rather someone prefers it over another is their own opinion. RME products have the most transparent preamps on the market as well.
@mr.monkei
@mr.monkei 2 жыл бұрын
@@Otherworldlyobjectives LOL not the worst they have the most complicated routing matrix in the industry. So damn hard to route especially when routing to external hardware its a total nightmare and the tutorial videos never helps lol.
@reddeadryan78
@reddeadryan78 2 жыл бұрын
Love my apollo twin duo USB. Js
@TrustedTackleTips
@TrustedTackleTips 3 жыл бұрын
Been using the Apollo Twin Duo Mk II (Thunderbolt 2) since it came out. Love the ability to run plugins live, especially some of the channel strips.
@neilmcrae1
@neilmcrae1 3 жыл бұрын
nobody does more interesting and exciting reviews on KZbin - you are the man.
@MrMuppetbaby
@MrMuppetbaby 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pod Man, I always love your reviews. I bought the Twin X Quad and a used Mac Mini M1 (Silicon) running Monterey OS which it isn't yet qualified for and so far I am having few issues running Luna 1.21. It sounds so good! Luna (free) has a way to go but good gawd man it's friggin' great. Right now they are running specials on the plugins too. I got 5 premium plugs for $350 which still is pricey but only about $70 a piece just to update you. They also loaded me down with 20 free plugins so all in all it's worth it now because they are so damn good (think the opposite of Waves). Love you dude keep throwing EMPTY boxes OK? Tod in Vegas. :)
@5LittleDoggies0831
@5LittleDoggies0831 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for such a great and thorough review ! You are awesome, this is so well explained and articulated. All the details and valid info. My favourite part the unboxing part (throwing the box away and quoting you "what a surprise you are going to get the audio interface LOL :) Thanks mate for such a great video you rock !
@BenKrisfield
@BenKrisfield 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I’m looking an upgrade soon. Apogee, Antelope, and UAD are my options so far. Very insightful analysis.
@tuneunleashed
@tuneunleashed 2 жыл бұрын
Look into the RME and call it a day
@duncanvondoom
@duncanvondoom 2 жыл бұрын
I cant believe this content is free. I love it!
@javierqr08
@javierqr08 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that budget is going up, best reviews ever!!
@Mak933
@Mak933 3 жыл бұрын
The sound quality alone from the UAD devices like the Twin is far superior to other interfaces like Focusrite. I have the UAD Apollo Solo and the background is super quiet. Also, the processing within the device is great. I compared the monitor outs to the USB quality and they both are very very good.
@chilphil
@chilphil 3 жыл бұрын
I own the USB “version” of this product. Minus the price tag, I had 0 complaints! Thanks for the video, it also explained a couple things I wasn’t aware of.
@DarkPa1adin
@DarkPa1adin 3 жыл бұрын
windows or mac?
@chilphil
@chilphil 3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkPa1adin I’m on Windows.
@clintedmonson
@clintedmonson 7 ай бұрын
Great tip on the LA-2A compressor! It makes vocals absolutely pop. Just bought the latest USB version and after buying a high speed USB 3.1 cable it works like a champ with Windows.
@iammyprofilepic1177
@iammyprofilepic1177 2 жыл бұрын
Im working on a product presentation on this and youve helped me a lot. Thanks man
@O.W_Films
@O.W_Films 3 жыл бұрын
Own it, love it. What I will never get used to is the UAD plugin limitation usage.
@pierluigiurru962
@pierluigiurru962 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this review!!
@sonicalchemyst
@sonicalchemyst 3 жыл бұрын
Me too. But I pulled the trigger on the Twin X a month ago anyway. I'm glad I did.
@AthenLyreofficial
@AthenLyreofficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank u for the lessons, just bought my Apollo Twin X
@RussellWestcott
@RussellWestcott 3 жыл бұрын
Another top notch review... I always love your comprehensive reviews! I love my Apollo Twin X. Have you tested and reviewed the latest C-Suite C-Vox Noise & Ambience Reduction Plug-in? Looking at this to help tame some room noise. Thank you for all the hard work and reviews you put together.
@gaborkiss1425
@gaborkiss1425 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me of that, will definitely try it out in my small one room flat.
@BUCKSHOTSTV
@BUCKSHOTSTV 2 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t gotten the c-suite, get it. I was hesitant to get it and man I wish I wouldn’t have waited! It’s like pure magic. I have izotope for noise reduction, but c-suite does it in real time, and I can now use my big condenser mic even with a window unit running. It completely removes it. Izotope, for me, doesn’t do that good of a job the c-suite does.
@sirnigelcogs
@sirnigelcogs 3 жыл бұрын
So it costs over $1,000 and you don't even get a cable with it? Are you sure it's not made by Apple?
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 3 жыл бұрын
UA and Apple do share a number of characteristics.
@mannycocholoche3233
@mannycocholoche3233 Жыл бұрын
Mine comes with a cable
@ParengCastor
@ParengCastor 3 жыл бұрын
I LEARN ALOT FROM YOU! THANK YOU!
@b0ss__li
@b0ss__li 3 жыл бұрын
The only video that I didn’t skip the music part💖
@chrisstanleydrums
@chrisstanleydrums 3 жыл бұрын
I have the x8p on Windows 10 and it does have issues with pops and clicks for Windows WDM audio. ASIO audio is great. It's still manageable for me as the pops and clicks aren't always present. It at least has the promise of updates versus what Focusrite did to the Clarett Thunderbolt interface I had previously.
@kennethbailey7105
@kennethbailey7105 3 жыл бұрын
Literally every professional studio I’ve been in has this interface. (Patiently waits for the Audio Labs V13 tube mic review or the LCT 840 review depending which ever comes first)🙃
@supertree08
@supertree08 3 жыл бұрын
Saw this comments before I was going to post me own. Agreeed!
@GunninRebel55
@GunninRebel55 2 жыл бұрын
The V13 at the price point plus the UA Apollo (any Apollo) plus plugins you had better be creating well enough to justify that much spending.
@BobbyDIncorporated1996
@BobbyDIncorporated1996 3 жыл бұрын
...Mac user. Considering picking this up. Thanks for the valuable information. You are GREAT! :-)
@VOByRobbins
@VOByRobbins 3 жыл бұрын
I've had the usb version of this since last year, have solved most windows goofiness' -- love the uad plugins--- I also have an audient ID44 -- but prefer UAD--- I'm happy
@AironExTv
@AironExTv 3 жыл бұрын
The monitoring and putting together as big of a system as you want with their gear, this is great. Add another DSP box to expand processing. Or build a 5950x system :P . The Audient ID14 approaches the same feature set, save for the DSP and preamp sim. Includes a USB C cable too. With Analog Obsession plugins, there's the antithesis of expensive while getting great sounding DSP. No latency but the buffer reach around is what you don't get with UA (or Protools HD) interfaces. Not sure I'd want to go with anything but neutral preamps these days. The UA interface is almost an ideal live and tracking setup, until you look at dedicated mixers, which Protools HD setups are just as much as the UA setups are. For me it's not worth it(mostly mixing), but I see lots of people perfectly happy with it. This includes at least one dialogue mixer like myself, who just loves it.
@IntheDAW
@IntheDAW Жыл бұрын
I have used that talkback mic for a lofi effect. The ik multimedia irig Quatro has one that actually sounds okay for a general room sound. But the twin is just so amazing
@CloD44
@CloD44 2 жыл бұрын
Best review so far of the new Apollo twin x. At least Sweetwater is including the thunderbolt 3 for free ($50) for now.
@mikelarry88888
@mikelarry88888 3 жыл бұрын
I dont see the point of the moot button
@timmypena241
@timmypena241 2 жыл бұрын
Love the DI test
@NoisePC
@NoisePC 3 жыл бұрын
Great review! The obvious rival to UA Twin X is the Apogee Symphony Desktop. Any chance of a review?
@snaxmiller
@snaxmiller 3 жыл бұрын
RME Babyface Pro FS next? I'm not interested in buying into the UA ecosystem but the Babyface seems like a more attractive option.
@willemsannen8299
@willemsannen8299 3 жыл бұрын
Highly recommended! I have one and it's very stable, and flexible, on any platform.
@johnnytrayes4734
@johnnytrayes4734 2 жыл бұрын
🤩Thank you so much for amazing videos as always. May I please ask for a review comparison on the new Zoom F3 as an audio interface for voice over quality please 😊🙏
@beyondmywildestdreams6942
@beyondmywildestdreams6942 Жыл бұрын
Nice review straight forward to the point, thanks so much!
@Podcastage
@Podcastage Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching and thanks for the kind words.
@Rod-Wheeler
@Rod-Wheeler 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the review. Could you tell the difference between the Apollo and a Focusrite if a good microphone was used in a well treated room?
@SepehrYavari
@SepehrYavari 3 жыл бұрын
Hi bandrew!!! I love you so much man You should do a ASMR video so i can sleep at night (but seriously i love your voice💖) Btw i have a request that will help me and so many people if you accept it Will you make a video explaining wich microphone is better for any genre? Like what character should a mic have to be good for rap vocals or pop vocals? Thank you if you're reading this🙌
@tomaurnhammer7597
@tomaurnhammer7597 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bandrew for that review. I use a Thunderbolt 2 apollo twin and the pres and plugins are just wonderful - V76;-). But: I would like to have the ability to record 2 guitars and 1 bass at the same time(ideally with unison ampsims) and there is only 1 HiZ input. Are there any workarounds or boxes to get there? Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany.
@modernmusicstudio303
@modernmusicstudio303 Жыл бұрын
This is a great review!
@arthurwilson1966
@arthurwilson1966 Жыл бұрын
I recently upgraded a Windows 11 system from an Intel i9-9900k cpu running from an ASUS board and using the UAD Apollo Twin mk 2 quad, to an Intel i9-13900k cpu on an MSI m/b with thunderbolt 4. The Apollo Twin mk 2 is thunderbolt 2, so will not work on anything with tb 3 or higher. I just purchased the UAD Apollo Twin X quad and it is running beautifully straight out of the box on my new system. I also had to purchase an MSI t/b 4 add-in card to work with the mobo, but it is perfect so far. NO complaints. With my previous setup (Apollo Twin mk 2) I did have a few intermittent issues which eventually smoothed out - check your bios thunderbolt settings. UAD have several very helpful articles on compatibility between various Apollo interfaces and Win 10/11 setups.
@shubhshinde4438
@shubhshinde4438 3 жыл бұрын
Please make a video on RME baby face pro this is the interface which every senior engineer loves and have a really good clock.
@mattwruff
@mattwruff 3 жыл бұрын
Being in Nashville I have used on occasion some of the acutal Boxes they are trying to immulate but I'm retired and just doing a few passion projects for my work the RodeCaster (Procaster Mic through a Cloudlifter) is all I need. When I need voice over work (in Final Cut) I just plug in my little MixPre 6 ii and it good enough. So it was a good review but you need to be doing serious work to justify that thing. You can buy a whole Rodecaster setup for that price. - On a side note if I had a dollar for every time someone tries to use a USB-C cable instead of a Thunderbolt three cable…I could afford the Neumann U 87! (which is hugely overkill but I still WANT ONE)
@danboud8135
@danboud8135 3 жыл бұрын
That "bye" at the end was as sudden as me clicking to watch this vid
@campar1043
@campar1043 3 жыл бұрын
watching this with this exact same interface and microphone combo
@gagegang6421
@gagegang6421 3 жыл бұрын
Sweetwater includes a USB C cable with all uad interfaces! Sweetwater for the win.
@nohomatt6559
@nohomatt6559 2 жыл бұрын
Hello thank you for this video it’s very informative. Question/request, I’m a guitar player with no engineering experience. I purchased this interface thinking it would be intuitive. That I could just plug and play…I was a bit naïve. I’d like to see a video giving step by directions, for example, plug the guitar into this port and then click these settings on the interface, set the parameters to this…,etc. in the video above I didn’t see how you got that great guitar tone, what was your preamp setting? Did you even use the preamp? Did you use the 48v phantom power whatever that is? Etc etc. Every time I try to record it’s either too loud or too soft, or it sounds like a cheap recording. I’m using Logic Pro, I’ve tried built in amps and also my deluxe reverb into a Fryette Power Station to use my own amp. I have been struggling to find a video breaking it down for dummies. Any help greatly appreciated!
@larrycom
@larrycom 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Teletronix!!! Not sure but have you demo'd the Zen Go?
@Tav_cr
@Tav_cr 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks.
@timmypena241
@timmypena241 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a review on the soundcraft signature 12 mtk I love how you dive deep into the details of every product you review please I want to know how it sound before I buy it
@Shipwrckdntweetin
@Shipwrckdntweetin 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve just purchased the apogee desktop symphony…. Would love to know anyone’s thoughts who’s used both. Thx for the coverage Bandrew.
@ishaansaxena06
@ishaansaxena06 3 жыл бұрын
hello sir, I really love your reviews. I want a suggestion because I think you are the best for suggesting this. Currently I have a BM - 800 or Neewer NW - 700 microphone and there is a lot of background hiss with a cheap usb soundcard. I want to upgrade so should I buy the Focusrite scarlett solo and use it with nw - 700 or I should buy M audio M track solo and AKG - P120 ? PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION
@4brotroydavis
@4brotroydavis 3 жыл бұрын
I feel as if you're very unbiased and u give good info of the technical aspect and just plain old sound aspect. Love that. For that I would like to see you review the black lion revolution 2x2
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to order it, but then I saw Julian Krause's review, and that pretty much turned me off from that interface. His review is great though if you need a solid review of that interface.
@4brotroydavis
@4brotroydavis 3 жыл бұрын
@@Podcastage I watched it. Didn't respect it because he never just hooked it up and heard the sound. U can't just go technical and trash a piece of equipment. I own it. I like it. And I don't even know how to bring up any of those graphs that tell u the bad news. Wouldn't even know how to read them. My whole gripe was Sm7b. No cloud lifter. No pre. Max gain. What did u expect? But regardless drew. Your page is the shit. I would cry if u shitted on the black lion. I run a hello neuman tlm 102 thru it with nothing else and it's perfect. BUT I only record my rap vocals. Nothing else . Thanks for the reply and the fire review as alwaysb
@Anagnorisis25
@Anagnorisis25 3 жыл бұрын
@@4brotroydavis What did I expect? Less noise for sure.
@4brotroydavis
@4brotroydavis 3 жыл бұрын
@@Anagnorisis25 ur not gonna get it from anything but it's all good. I'm cuttin fire music with the revo. Lol. That company has flawless products. 1 interface won't break them especially when the only critics are heads who didn't even listen just ran it thru a system
@Anagnorisis25
@Anagnorisis25 3 жыл бұрын
@@4brotroydavis That's what makes it so frustrating. They know how to make a good preamp, they did very solid ones.
@pekkalaaksonen8384
@pekkalaaksonen8384 Ай бұрын
Thanks. Very good review. You did guitar/bass DI as well, so could you test also Neural DSP’s Quad Cortex as a stand-alone audio-interface also for different users/use-cases e.g. for singers, song-writers, guitarists/bassists etc.? Thx. 😊
@Mr_A_Mia
@Mr_A_Mia 3 жыл бұрын
Di Demo song was killer. Thx for the review
@Mr_A_Mia
@Mr_A_Mia 3 жыл бұрын
Also, great idea demoing the talkbalk👍🏾👍🏾
@Lexo593
@Lexo593 3 жыл бұрын
Please review the Antelope Zen Go, if you could compare it to an Apollo Solo or Twin would be awesome!!
@mastersharkpoo9075
@mastersharkpoo9075 3 жыл бұрын
I think that you should review the Focusrite Digidesign Mbox if you can get your hands on it because I have one and there are not really any videos with a rundown of the features or people using it.
@FilmIn5D
@FilmIn5D 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed on the Windows compatibility thing, not worth the headache. But for Mac I believe it’s worth it!
@privatebenfallsprivat8428
@privatebenfallsprivat8428 3 жыл бұрын
This is just destiny. Got this device since 1 year on my desk still in the box, not knowing how to use this alien device. By the way I would love a follow up for the most useful plugins for this audio interface from UA
@wattanakaewmanee1516
@wattanakaewmanee1516 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review. Will I benefit from the variable preamp impedance if I use a dynamic mic with a Cloudlifter?
@steviesavage
@steviesavage Жыл бұрын
question: I've just ordered a Twin X for use with my Macbook Pro Max M1 (16") but which cable should I buy - Thunderbolt 3 or 4? The Macbook has Thunberbolt 4 ports. Thanks, and great review!
@_Trakman
@_Trakman 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't dooberly cry if diddily did make a brief loopback audio tutorial 😂
@MegaLilWade
@MegaLilWade 3 жыл бұрын
Apollo USb is for he window machines and I never have issues with the usb version
@kgizzla
@kgizzla 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see an RME Babyface Pro FS review!
@tuneunleashed
@tuneunleashed 2 жыл бұрын
He’s a UA Guy but you and I my friend know why RME is ligit!
@Canela_
@Canela_ 2 жыл бұрын
Olá, poderia me tirar uma dúvida ? é possível ouvir áudio de 2 computadores Simultâneo pelo apollo ? 1 pc conectado via thunderbolt e outro pc conectado via Line in do pc 3.5mm para p10 da Apollo ?
@jayclas4023
@jayclas4023 2 жыл бұрын
My only problem was using the DAW for round trip latency when you can use Console and get the best latency.
@FLH3official
@FLH3official 3 жыл бұрын
I own an Apollo 8 for my mac desktop and I'm realy happy with it but I'm on the market for a small interface for my mobile setup (a macbook), so your video interest me. I would say I would better go to the Apollo Solo, thunderbolt as well but maybe less powerfull and capable than the Audio Twin X, but powered thru thunderbolt. When you want to be mobile & light don't having to carry a power suply is an advantage. Regarding the UAD plugin, yes they're darn good and f...ing expensive but UAD is kind enough to give some of them, excellent ones, for free included in the package. A little gesture, but well...
@charlesjones5210
@charlesjones5210 9 ай бұрын
Which model u don't need to carry power supply? How much is avalon plug in?
@AnasAlsayedStudio
@AnasAlsayedStudio 3 жыл бұрын
On windows I use Apollo the only incompatible/ bad thing is the direct sound windows driver which by itself will make the interface not good for everyday use (on discord/ calls especially ) But if u install something like Asio link pro Not only you’ll fix the problem but you’ll gain more features for example I used one of my aux channels as input on asio link pro And virtual channel as output So now I can choose what ever mic I want to use and send it to aux channel I can also send the virtual channel to the aux whenever I want to loop back So it simplify everything for me and make it insanely good You have all possibilities as asio link pro is just a routing software Not a mixer software like voicemeeter And it is something you setup 1 time and forget about it
@SebasRom3G
@SebasRom3G 3 жыл бұрын
Are you using the USB version of the Apollo?
@AnasAlsayedStudio
@AnasAlsayedStudio 3 жыл бұрын
@@SebasRom3G thunderbolt, but it doesn’t matter, this driver work with any ASIO driver
@SebasRom3G
@SebasRom3G 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnasAlsayedStudio Gotcha. Also, what Mobo do you have? I have an msi mpg z490 gaming edge wifi which sadly doesn't come with a TB3 port. I'll have to buy a GC Titan Ridge PCIe to make it work with the Apollo.
@AnasAlsayedStudio
@AnasAlsayedStudio 3 жыл бұрын
@@SebasRom3G Actually I considered that before buying and I was building my PC so I chose a motherboard that has built in thunderbolt if you don't have you can simply buy a PCIe card for thunderbolt but make sure both your CPU and motherboard support thunderbolt before that as some are not compatible.
@patbollin
@patbollin 2 жыл бұрын
This might be a stupid question, but I have been unable to find any mention anywhere as to whether this device has individual channel control over phantom power. Can you run a powered mic and non-powered mic at the same time? Thanks
@BahadorKharazmi
@BahadorKharazmi 2 жыл бұрын
Wish you could also mention what's the EIN for this interface. I couldn't find the EIN for this interface anywhere.
@garyclement2888
@garyclement2888 8 ай бұрын
Wonderful video.
@saltypancreas5866
@saltypancreas5866 3 жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me, which plugins I would use for EQ, just for podcasting
@Suyarmanto27J2020
@Suyarmanto27J2020 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting audio interface
@Daduu
@Daduu 3 жыл бұрын
Can this audio interface handle the dt1990 pro headphones without losing its quality power? Or should I pair those headphones with a different setup? Rn I have a Scarlett 212 and was thinking about getting an amp to use as a preamp but would love some wisdom from anyone
@AngelGranados
@AngelGranados 3 жыл бұрын
We want Antelope review!!!! A discrete 4 SC XD
@andyr72
@andyr72 2 жыл бұрын
Dudeling, I just bought one of these (Heritage for x-tra plugs) and got it, new, for $300 less than everywhere else so I'm not complaining. Anyway, I'm toolling around the UAD site and land on plugins page. As I'm looking at all the mouth-watering plugins I'll never be able to afford, I happen upon the Townsend Mic Emulator plugin for $199. Now, I know these emulations are tuned for the L22, but I get to thinking: Maybe, just MAYBE, this plugin will work with one of MY mics! I have a ton of inexpensive yet fairly good quality mics (Aston, CAD, Blue, plus an E-V 666 I bought during more sumptuous times) and I'm wondering if my cardioids might benefit from post processing with this plug. No, they will not sound like a Townsend, but, if I can get my ECM-87 to sound more like a U87 or any of the flatter mics to sound ANYTHING like that Sony emulation, it's worth a solo purchase, right? If it is eligible as part of a UAD 3-plugin bundle (with Neve Summing and Fairchild prolly) I'd sell my left kidney and buy it with those 2 for $399. What do you think? Thanks for any feedback! 🎸😎🎶
@ManCalledMif
@ManCalledMif 2 жыл бұрын
If anyone is on a tight budget maybe consider an analogue mixing desk. I wish I had known this twenty years ago. Behringer X1832USB £200 16 input. Analogue. Many inputs and outputs. Many inserts for using with hardware effects and processing. Preamps are good. Excellent value for money. Also acts as daw interface.
@ParkerCharlesGabriel
@ParkerCharlesGabriel 2 жыл бұрын
How are the main differences between this Apollo and the Volt 276? Is there really that much difference?
@ishaansaxena06
@ishaansaxena06 3 жыл бұрын
Please make a video on acoustic guitar mic...
@rajkamaljangir3618
@rajkamaljangir3618 Жыл бұрын
Hi sir, uad apollo twin x adapter does not have three pin plug, only two, All the wires whether mic, Headphones or monitors is connected to twin x all have electric current, In our studio earthing cable is properly connected, But apollo has only two pins in its adapter, I'm getting electric shocks by apollo, please solve the problem, Thanks
@jf542
@jf542 3 жыл бұрын
those latency stats seem crazy big. u sure your didnt have it set up weird in console?
@TheUndebunkable
@TheUndebunkable 2 жыл бұрын
WELL I HAVE A 13” MID 2012 MACBOOK PRO, WHICH THUNDERBOLT CABLE DO I NEED FOR THE APOLLO TWIN X DUO
@drmike7
@drmike7 3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if you can connect an external preamp into this?? Bypass the preamps I mean
@sKyz000
@sKyz000 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a Scar 2i2 paired with yamaha's hs8 with the hs8s sub, I'am a beatmaker so what do you think is the best for me the Rme Babyface Pro fs or the Apollo Twin?
@acspectator8636
@acspectator8636 3 жыл бұрын
2:38 what type of info would without the blur have even revealed? A barcode?
@shaunblack3142
@shaunblack3142 2 жыл бұрын
My buffer size is set to 256 on my Apollo Twin Mk11 interface. What does 20.9 ms round trip mean in my case? Is 256 buffer size good or bad? How can i know if i choose the right buffer size? Thank you.
@JM17sounds
@JM17sounds 2 жыл бұрын
My 7B/Apollo twin x set up gets nowhere near as loud as yours. Even at 65Db my meters peak at -18 when shouting. Could this be a faulty unit?
@mixanyarstudio3071
@mixanyarstudio3071 3 жыл бұрын
re-review the RODE NT1 KIT please
@earlmonroe98
@earlmonroe98 3 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a Zen Go vs Arturia rev 2 and possibly talk about how these compare to this interface your talking about in this video.
@earlmonroe98
@earlmonroe98 3 жыл бұрын
Can y'all please thumps I need a new interface and idk what to buy🤦🏾‍♂️
@Willglo411
@Willglo411 2 жыл бұрын
Having a lot of trouble getting any audio. Can you make a recommendation?
@marcofioravanti4176
@marcofioravanti4176 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Andrew.. Is ist just me? Or do you also notice a certain "artificial" sounding undertone on your voice in this episode? Nearly like a (subtle) "marsian" low-voice effect or some kind of ring modulator artefact? I can´t identify it...
@Juda_music
@Juda_music Жыл бұрын
One question, do you have to have all the UAD software installed in order for it to work? For some reason my Mac doesn’t recognize the interface, I have tried multiple different thunderbolt 3 cables and it still doesn’t work. Please help, someone😢
@MechTechRW
@MechTechRW 3 жыл бұрын
I had every problem in the book with this for Windows 10. I had a thunderbolt 3 card with the right settings and the proper motherboard. UA's drivers are not designed to be used in the WDM setting. I had to use a 3rd party aggregate to allow my microphone to work in discord. I ended up switching to the USB version and it works without any distortion.
@AhmedIsmailofficial
@AhmedIsmailofficial 3 жыл бұрын
Dude I just bought UA USB 3 an hour ago 😅😅 I hope it works fine with Windows 10.
@reddeadryan78
@reddeadryan78 2 жыл бұрын
I keep reading this but, had my apollo twin duo usb for about 2 years now, plug n play right out of the box on my laptop. 🤔 Edit: Oh, you were talking about the thunderbolt.
@gaborkiss1425
@gaborkiss1425 2 жыл бұрын
Is this still relevant, with the latest Windows 10 updates? If yes, I am keeping my Twin X to my M1 Mac and refrain from using it with my Windows 10 PC as well (planning to get a TB3-compatible motherboard for it currently).
@emfromthechi
@emfromthechi 2 жыл бұрын
Youre using the UA interface for discord? Lol I mean whatever you like is what you like but damn dude. I'll use a cheap USB mic for discord and bust out the UA when I actually need it
@hanrylau4514
@hanrylau4514 2 жыл бұрын
Can u make a comparison between UAD Apollo twin x vs volt 276?
@zdravkodimitrov
@zdravkodimitrov 3 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the Arturia interfaces?
@DarkPa1adin
@DarkPa1adin 3 жыл бұрын
thanks Bandrew!
@shileichang9562
@shileichang9562 2 жыл бұрын
GOOD STUFF MAN!THANKS!
@superacidi
@superacidi 3 жыл бұрын
20:45 For the same reason I cancelled my order for an Antelope ZEN GO as soon as I found out the plug-in prices a few hours later.
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