The Presonus Quantum HD 8 is a Beast!

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8 Cheers 🥂 🔥🔥🔥

[@wallykuhlenberg]

@@BoloDaProducer That's crazy work for presonus and I knew it when they unveiled it. I'm gonna hate disconnecting all of this hardware 🤣😂🤣 Happy Studio One and Mpc user!!!!

[@BadHorsie2]

@@wallykuhlenberg I think I’m gonna pick up one also.

[@wallykuhlenberg]

@@BadHorsie2 I knew it as soon as they unveiled it. I had the old unit and it was fire. Uad has spark now and presonus is a 3rd of the price

[@wallykuhlenberg]

@@BoloDaProducer was there a big latency difference or any at all?

[@towerrunner4675]

I knew it 😁. I guess Presonus uses new DAC chips, and UA will upgrade soon.

[@jltbk5420]

Bolo I gotta stop watching your channel, because the way my bank account is set up!! 😂

[@SouthernEmperor]

Bruh....

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@capeeshelobbligato]

😂

[@haitianpop2566]

😂😂

[@joshuaaa89]

LOOOOLLLL 😂

[@KingHanma]

Interface 2 hits hard AF😯

[@ShazammtheProducer]

lol youtube tried to translate your comment to english lol

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@VallyTheHitman]

I definitely preferred B, How does the dac sound compared to the Apollo?

[@Gang-25j]

No it doesn’t, yes the sound is tighter smoother no doubt, but it’s not hitting harder, it’s more clearer though. Either one will work in any situation, if I just had to pick one, I’d go with presonus and I’ve been using studio one since 2011, but I using an Apollo x16 though

[@djlucasd]

Interface 1 Drums are Knockin a lil bit harder but both just as clear

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@elMaxx5]

Yup. Save the grand.

[@paulsmith1052]

I have the HD-2 - awesome what they've done with the updates.

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@luidrummer]

I’m on the fence between this one and Clarett +. Awesome review, even better hat! Go Bucs!!

[@Hook930]

I sold an Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt Interface a couple years back. This looks like the front end of the Ensemble with the two instrument in/outs in the front. That’s enough for me to get one.

[@anemonaloco]

thanks for the video. i always thought that the Apollo was overrated.

[@kylegood9875]

This is insane I’ve always chose presonus over focusrite. So this is dope too see them really step up

[@InspelaRecords]

I’ve just bought the smaller Quantum HD2 and I love it. Easily the best sounding interface PreSonus have ever made. Great headphone output too!

[@alexhulme6135]

Listened a few times on a couple of different systems and preferred interface two Well done, pre-Sonus

[@timeTravellin]

UA gets you because they have all the plugins. The Presonus sounds good. If I were just starting out the Presonus makes more sense. I prefer rack gear over plugins, so 2-3 essential pieces of rack gear with the Presonus and you’re off to the races.

[@anemonaloco]

i agree. save the difference for a rack and do the rest in the box. just my two cents.

[@haroldbones84]

I have the quantum hd2 and I love this little guy 🔥 the quality of the preamps and converters is top notch 🔥

[@_production5920]

I bought a piece when I saw you talking about it. I trust you. Thank you.

[@shestudiossheila7423]

I own a Presonus Studio 18|24. Time to upgrade to the Quantum HD8! Btw, the beat is 🔥🔥🔥

[@YakDiezel]

Off the top interface 2 is clean AF! feels like it has more space a little more air and punches harder.

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@YakDiezel]

@@BoloDaProducer Listen, i have an antelope audio discrete 4 very similar but I got more love for presonus that makes me want to trade up! thanks for the shootout!!

[@TheDbrice]

I'm hearing more brightness out of number 1 and number to send to hit a little harder. They both sound good, but I think my ears like the sizzle in number 1.

[@elMaxx5]

Very similar Mane. I'm guessing 2 is Pesonus. Mids tell a small tale....to me anyway. Next time can you run one without either? A third selection.

[@charlesirving7763]

Number 2 hits harder

[@jacksp8de]

So I listened again in my studio, first time was on AirPods, and I gotta say they are close, but I like the low end on the Quantum but the transients sound better on the Apollo to me. The Quantum sounds a bit more clear and has slightly more separation. The Apollo has that analog vibe. The Apollo workflow is unmatched though. I love recording with zero latency and still be able to use Auto Tune. If I was starting out man I might choose the Quantum though.

[@imayoshawnbeats]

I ain’t gone lie! Number 2 got a lil boost on it and I like it. Both super super close. Presonus it is. I already get tire of having my twin sit on my desk and not I don’t have to get the X6 so yessirsky!

[@shawndiggz8904]

Great video! It’s great for you to feature PreSonus Quantum Interface. I bought the Quantum HD2 Interface and wow! It sounds great too.

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@keithm.512]

I recently been looking at a Presonus Quantum HD4 with a Cranborne 500ADAT with some 500 services modules s to create a change strip and get extra in/out or get the Cranbore 500R8 with is an interface and 500 series rack

[@tihanyiartrecords8952]

This is brilliant! Does the HD8 have a dsp for monitoring? How can i use it?

[@John-lv6uj]

There both outstanding to get the job done. The internal components of the Apollo X6 are better than the HD 8 in the personas quantum

[@BoloDaProducer]

🔥🔥🔥

[@LaidbackSounds]

that is what you think but no, sound interface manufacturers use the same chipsets

[@teddym2808]

Thanks for this - any way you can show us the RTL figures though?

[@BlownImage]

I have the Apollo 8 and The presonus… I have no complaints 😊… happy camper…

[@richiefamus8778]

Well with the Apollo you’re also getting access to about 1k in plugins too I guess.

[@dspoet1]

1. Sounds wider, cleaner, and more analogue. UAD X6 || 2. Sounds more digital and a little more congested. Presonus Quantum 8. || If I was a hobbyist, I would get the Quantum 8. If I was serious about my sound and wanted to build clientele for my studio, X6 all day. In a full mix with plugins and fx, the X6 is the way to go over the Quantum 8.

[@GaryClement-sb8tm]

I like this unit because it has 8 preamps on the back with all the other digital inputs and outputs for a fraction of the price for the Universal Audio Apollo X8. I own the UAX4 and I’m thinking about this presonus- what’s your professional opinion?

[@jacksp8de]

Interface 2 sounds better. Very clear and punchy. Not that different but it's definitely a difference. I hope number 2 is the Apollo X6 cuz that's what I use lol

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@jacksp8de]

@@BoloDaProducer Damn 😂 well I have a Neumann mt48 too. Still I like using the X6 more

[@neftaligospel1102]

@@jacksp8de What do you think about mt48 vs presonus hd

[@jacksp8de]

@@neftaligospel1102 I never had a Quantum but based on this the MT48 is on another level

[@neftaligospel1102]

@@jacksp8de why you Still use the x6?

[@pmbison73]

Number two was the truth❤

[@SunlightOfTheSpirit]

Hey Bolo, got a suggestion for ya. How could you use the Fantom and an MPC going into the quantum and into the computer?

[@rufusjackson4836]

To be 100% honest both sound really good. I can’t hear a difference at all

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@rufusjackson4836]

@@BoloDaProducer By the way that beat was fire. That 808 sounds good in both. The Presonus sounds just as good as the Apollo

[@bparkpark1764]

I wonder what had to be level matched? Meaning which one did you have to turn up is my question. I could be wrong but are apollo outputs dbu wise are louder.

[@VinceJackson1]

They are similar but the Quantum interface has a better image so it must have better conversion!

[@andrejulien815]

Interface #2 be knocking hard brah…it passes the Toronto bass requirements brah!

[@skittish-kitten]

Wow! I’m listening on AirPod max headphones and the bass is much deeper on number 2. It’s like the floor drops from under me.

[@kvmoore1]

I honestly didn't hear a thousand dollar difference. But then again, I'm listening on phone speakers. I'll listen again on headphones when I get home, then update this post if I do notice a substantial difference. I don't think there is much of a difference though.

[@ramonfelizjr]

This is a huge difference, both sound great Vibe on that sample , I can’t say which is better ? I had to listen to trumpets , trombone , Latin percussion, and them some guitars . It’s hard to say for samples like that , because is already sounded good line level . But let’s say percussion live recorded Drums it will show bigger differences. Thx for the sound and video so far presonus HD sound great . The difference in price is the ecosystem that UAD brings to the table . LUNA / DSP / Plug-ins / Daisy Chain system directly Avid competitor. Presonus the closest it gets to them , the cheapest the UAD and Avid had to become . 😂 great time to be alive .

[@blacklegacy4296]

The presonus, sounds a little more brighter which add a little more clarity on playback when I listen to the comparison. They both sound good but if someone made me choose which one to purchase off listening, I would have picked the presonus.

[@park171]

Presonus was good in my book. I do have concerns with the build quality as my Quantum 2626 was super cheap. What do you think so far?

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@lisan_al-ghaib]

2 definitely had a thicker low end sustain. Definitely put some meat in that low end.

[@jaceychan7099]

Interface 2 strings sound richer and the bass appears to be louder and more in your face but it makes me wonder if interface 2 was recorded a little hotter but from what I heard they’re close but number 2 is what I chose as a little better

[@YamDelgado]

I like it a little bit more the interface N°2 it sounds with more punch and clear than interface N°1

[@wilsonjames-t4z]

The #2 hitting harder then one

[@Mill-on-da-track]

I think presonus is pretty solid ive been rocking with the presonus audiobox 1818vsl for a lil while now and it sounds pretty good to me (its older but i couldn't beat the price i paid for an 8in 8 out interface) i wouldnt mind investing into the newer ones

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@BoloDaProducer]

That’s why ya beats hit so hard 🔥

[@Mill-on-da-track]

Preciate you Bolo!​@BoloDaProducer

[@Mill-on-da-track]

​@BoloDaProducer oh yeah presonus is showing out! I definitely couldn't tell a 1000$ difference

[@nathanielhamilton5841]

Interface 2 sounds like the transients aren't as sharp as 1, more glued together sound/feel. 1 sounds more dynamic/open/sharp/bright, 2 sounds more compressed/forward/round/warm. I think I like them both equally!

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@nathanielhamilton5841]

@@BoloDaProducer okay nice! Which one are you feeling more?

[@VSpellMusic]

The only accurate comment here lol

[@AdatMafiaMusic]

Presonus Quantum is surprisingly good, apollo still got it, but this presonus is a competitor.

[@3trakman3]

Didn't hear a difference until the drums came in. Interface 2 got a tad bit more thump and warmth in the kick and 808. I really didn't hear any other difference. They both sound clear as day....melodies and hi's in the drums crazy clear on both. When u did the back to back...its even harder to hear the difference.

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@hitmakerstudio6405]

Specially The low-end and the definition of the overall frequency balance on interface 2 is the clear winner here 🏆

[@kenjohnson765]

Exactly what I thought!

[@ipainthouses3084]

Is the mpc 3.0 beta rolling out already ?

[@Saintknick]

Number 1 sound the best, for 1 grand you need to try the new Motu 828 And it’s loaded with features and sound great

[@michaeljoseph7967]

IS IT CLASS COMPLIANT FOR USE WITH THE MPC IN STAND ALONE???

[@BoloDaProducer]

Not these interfaces, but the smaller presonus interfaces are class compliant

[@kvmoore1]

​@BoloDaProducer Thank you for your answer! I wondering about this as well, and it was the first thing on my mind when I started watching this video. I thought this might be a "bad converters" solution for my MPC X. I guess not, since the Presonus isn't class-compliant. I wonder if I could get a cheap old used RME usb interface with 8 to 10 analog outs on it to use as an interface for my MPC? Then again, maybe there isn't a such thing as a "cheap" RME. It's just wishful thinking.

[@justinjones6810]

I am a studio one user for my daw but I like focusrite interfaces personally

[@hbonthetrack]

Thank you ! I thought I was crazy … I‘ve gotten an HD8 and return it… I’m sorry but they are not seeing the clarett line… be their software control is not as straight forward as Focusrite … I went and clocked my 8 PreX with a black Lion XBIII and man ! It is sounding incredible ! But I feel like although not a slouch , the HD8 was made only for studio one … I use Studio One but I couldn’t get it so I return it.

[@shaundale1000]

I just got focusrite liquid 56,old but platinum gold of a unit

[@soundproofproductions2723]

Can you tell me the best way to route the Apollo x6 thunderbolt to mpc x to use in standalone?

[@traviswilson9748]

Interface 1 sounds the best to me

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@ronniejgbug]

huge difference #2 way clearer better over qualty

[@DirtyRed]

Interface 2 sounds just a tad bit louder Interface 1 is smoother especially in the high end area pretty sure the first interface is the apollo if I had to make a guess both sound good though but I actually prefer the sound of the first one.

[@mcdan2696]

Bolo, I'm looking for the HD 2! It is 32 bit processor!

[@blasthousemusic]

Been looking into a new interface and this on my short list

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@dptv3057]

I didn’t hear a thousand dollar difference

[@NyakzOTSD]

The point of these shootouts is proving your equipment is not the reason people music sounds trash! Either of these are good enough for what 95% of people need them for.

[@elMaxx5]

Nope

[@kenjohnson765]

I agree, There isn't too much of a Difference. The Highs on the second interface are much crisper and the lows are better represented in the mix.. I say #2

[@diamenace96]

Big difference, crispy and punchier

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@bighousemusic628]

Trust me the quantum slays the apollo listening to the mix the quantum cuts like knife trough butter it is exactly identical to the lynx heilo

[@DeeBeEatin]

Interface 1 (hands down)

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@blvkqmusicgroup]

Even on my iPhone 12, I know that interface 1 is UAD. It lacks clarity 😂😂 RME all the way! But if I’m right, that quantum sounds pretty straight.

[@darkvader726]

Very slight difference but #1 was a little more crisp to me.

[@ricardomilice2470]

Mpc3 upgrade will take care of everything 😉

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!

[@FernandoDCDuarte]

I liked Interface 1 better. It had more bass and a bit more sound clarity overall. PD. One also buys UA interfaces for its DSP based plugin ecosystem. But yeah, it's a huge price difference.

[@soundsbysev]

interface 2 hits way harder!

[@masadampc]

Bolo 1 question.did you record the hd8 in 32 bit? That’s the true selling point of the card over the Uad.. just curious.thx for this comparison.digging the content bredren!

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8 Recorded 24bit 48k

[@bparkpark1764]

@@BoloDaProducerThat's fair, cuz UAD can't due 32bit

[@Fernrods]

Guys, I bought a Quantum HD8 and the main rotary knob has some play. Does anyone have the same interface and can tell me if the same thing happens? Thanks.

[@bluesful]

This or the Focusrite Clarett 8pre?

[@Barryislarge]

For clarity and air, the apollo has it beat for sure. If you're playing back real strings or other high freq content, go apollo. If you're producing your own midi/in-daw stuff, the presonus is a feirce competitor!

[@trackmusic252]

both sound good but 2 sounded fuller in the studio but not much

[@Gahttz]

Did u have a tag that said "bdp yea" back in the day?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes a long time ago lol

[@Gahttz]

@@BoloDaProducer I knew it, I had some of your beats way back from soundclick or something haha

[@dewkeyman]

Will the USBC work if I have reg USB on the other end?

[@wavydavybeats]

interface 2 had that smooth bass, that's the only difference I heard, it was just smoother

[@thomson01]

I’ve listened to this test like 3 times, and I still can’t tell for sure which one is which. Definitely #1 hits harder when it comes to 808 and drums, however the rest sounds pretty much identical to me. Overall, this is NOT a $1000 difference, not for me though.

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@illanoiz1]

It was very close…interface 2 was a tad cleaner but overall the same😊😊

[@bondson0094]

Face 1 sounded very good interface 2 was a bit better on overall fullness IMO

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@raffy5046]

#1 is UA and #2 is PreSonus. On this particular beat I believe #2 sounds better.

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@dudanet3280]

clone AUDIENT EVO16 ?

[@drindy5166]

Only difference noticeable really is the price point. Well worth investing your money where you see fit at that point for sure! 🔥👊🧡👍🔥

[@BoloDaProducer]

Totally agree!

[@Andre7414]

RME Gang 🤘🏾

[@leemcfadden1819]

Number two Because it is more punchy. And you mentioned That it was a beast So I can hear the sound it hurts

[@KaminoRecords]

Quantum HD 2 has more definition it sounds like you can breath while listening to it, strings sound better more clear, sounds has more depth and articulation, UAD sounds a bit oppressed, feels like it cant breath well, i feel the sounds a bit opaque and with less articulation, less transientes, but also bass feels better i most say. I prefer the HD2 it translates better overall.

[@YakDiezel]

BTW bro that beat ain't cheesy!!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@moemax996]

Interface 1 for sure

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@Mrjblanco1]

No comparison, number 1 all day

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@rahim4411]

Nice video Bolo, in 2 years they will come out with the Quantum HDX mark my words lol 🤣 I have Studio One 5.4 and Reason 11. Studio One is to me doper than Protools, that DAW is credulous. I would trust Reason and it over Protools. All one needs is a Powerful computer and get to work!!

[@Darthimpakk]

Interface 2 is the Apollo. The highs sounds a little crisper, little more thump to the low end, But I tell ya, not by much

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@Darthimpakk]

@@BoloDaProducer Close. But if the Presonus sounds that good for a 1,000 bucks cheaper, that worth it. On my shopping list

[@damirvukelic8087]

How to change 32 bit to 24 bit on Quantum HD?

[@jbrown1569]

Number 2 sounded more fuller and more polished to me.

[@thahyst_beats]

Maybe a slight difference in the highs, but not crazy different

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@paulsmith1052]

Similar to me - Interface 2 if I had to choose. I don’t ear a drastic difference 😅 AT ALL

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@TheLensWithDamianTaylor]

I could immediately tell which one was the Apollo. The Apollo sounds more polished on the high end and slightly more detailed. Plus the mix had more clarity on the Apollo. The Quantum sounds good though. I think it all depends on the sound you are going for.

[@kenzoblytheproducertv4934]

Interface 2 is wider and Interface 1 is tighter🤷🏾‍♂️

[@BoloDaProducer]

1. Apollo X6 2. Presonus Quantum HD 8

[@hp7vlogs]

Bro that shit hittt

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@ShawnMonnstahMays]

It’s only a very slight difference between them. The quantum is on the same level as the Apollo