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[@ElyJennis]

I got into your channel this week because I got a TV in my room for the first time in at least 10 years (I've just been streaming on my computer for a decade), but your home studio tour series is the best thing to lay down and binge. I feel like you're reading my mind with this video, I'm a music teacher and I've had the same mixer and monitors for 12 years or so and have been wanting to upgrade, but can't decide on form factor and other variables. This interface is a great bar of reference. It's a bit expensive, and I'm interested in finding other interfaces with great preamps and mabey even emulator DSP plugins! This has really helped narrow my research! Thanks!

[@AndrewMasters]

Thank you! Glad you like the content. Good luck in your search.

[@sketch6492]

I bought an apollo back then thinking that I would sell it in the future because it was overpriced. However, once you have it you really can't part ways with it. So many features that I can't live without, love it!

[@Bigjunk9999]

Starting to invest in DSP in 2021 is madness. Host CPUs are stupidly powerful.

[@gonzorudeboy]

I'm so glad I discovered your channel last year. Not only I learned an awful lot, but your cheerful personality makes learning entertaining and pleasing. Keep on being great👍.

[@MisterRorschach90]

It’s crazy. I don’t work in a studio. I have recorded before. I’m obsessed with outboard gear and other music recording stuff. And everytime I see someone build a chain of outboard it ends up being exactly what I would choose. Literally everything you used on your drums is in my sweetwater cart already. Everything. And they’ve been there long before I watched this video. Lol

[@CRXTIANMUSIC]

Love the lamp!💡

[@MisterRorschach90]

I really think uad needs to make an Apollo x2 or x4 that interfaces and works specifically with the new iPad Pro. Tb3, m1, variable high refresh touch screen. With some creativity they could make something that’s kind of like a slate mti2 mixed with an old fashioned 610 console. They could even team up with softube console 1 to give it similar plug in control surface qualities. It would be the perfect all in one recording setup for a home studio. And then they could make full on x16 or X8p versions with tons of io for larger studios.

[@teamspaceman]

So dope. I’m running the the Clarett 8pre with the Clarett Octopre expansion and holy cow do I love it. Love the channel dude!

[@esongsore]

The clarett's have really amazing preamps. They are insanely underrated. Your studio is grammy record ready...lol

[@musicproducer9952]

Focusrite makes great pre amps but their drivers suck on Windows. Driver support is not up to par that's spotty.

[@esongsore]

@@musicproducer9952 I only ever used their products on Mac. Didn't dare try them on Windows after doing research. As soon as I switched to windows, I sold my clarett and got a motu

[@musicproducer9952]

@@esongsore Yup. That's what I have been hearing. motu is the way to go if you want long term support stability like rme.

[@lucaverheyden]

@@musicproducer9952 Got the Clarett as well. Drivers are rock solid. Never had a problem...

[@stoneroofstudios4700]

I am ALL IN with UAD! I completely love them, their gear, and their software. I currently only have the Apollo X4, but hope to one day add an x8 or x8p to my setup one day. Great video Andrew!

[@davidkey6623]

Dude, this is all the exact reason why I bought my Apollo 16. Freaking love it

[@davidchilds9400]

Not a UA fan but appreciate the quality and detail of this video. Keep up the good work.

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@MrTravisDCook]

You just snapped me back to reality!!!!! Excellent Thank You!!!

[@spencerocean]

Awesome video. Love the pictures of old times

[@forestwhitehead]

Incredible drum tones

[@AndrewMasters]

Thank you

[@AssassinArt]

I made it to the end, very interesting, and yeah most of yr studio tours have the Apollo set up... and now you have more, good for you bro..!!

[@georgemickel6608]

I'll never forget trying to get my head around audio going into my first interface and editing it. Thanks for the video Andrew.

[@1TEDSong]

Made EASILY to the end. I just love equipment and home use. Great job!

[@jdubbs9655]

I have been using a Focusrite 2i4 for a few years now and have always longed to have the budget for an Apollo X-16 ever since I learned about them. Congratts!!! Hopefully, someday I will have one. Keep Doing That Voodoo That You Do!

[@RodneyD]

Bought the apollo x16 when it first came out.... I love it!!

[@theheatstudio]

Wow those drums sound killer! Even through an iPhone they sound fantastic, awesome!

[@Jeremy_Kinsey]

I made it through, Andrew... Good vibes, keep em coming!

[@EposVox]

Pretty sweet!

[@roxanamx4106]

Andrew been learning so much from your videos, hope one day we can record and mix as you do!

[@thomasfokas]

Thumbs up for picturing the only great, real-sounding UA guitar amp, the Suhr SE100.

[@ExileMixes]

Yup, 'made it this far'. Love your videos, man.

[@melissabell585]

We are the same, you and I. Love my UA stuff - I’m all in. I’ve been running a pair of X8Ps for a while now, and I’m planning on switching one of them out for an X16 soonish.

[@225maine]

Just picked a x16 up a few days ago

[@seantp3303]

I’d be interested to hear your take on the waves soundgrid studio setup with their DSP servers. I have the UAD apollo twin x duo, in Luna. It’s awesome. But that Studio rack plug-in from waves, with soundgrid studio is a complete workflow game changer too. Great vid BTW, Subscribed!

[@jayarsenault8242]

I’ve got a buddy who works for them. I’m going to be getting some stuff from them. I can’t wait.

[@rideordieclothing]

UAD is so sick! Loving that 2009 Zil Bell on the crash cymbal in that old photo of ur kit LOL

[@bigsteve9614]

Hey Andrew, I like your channel and the concepts of your videos, nice job! I love the UAD system and I own 4 of their interfaces (2 Apollo 8, a Twin and a satellite octo). I'm a drummer and Sound Engineer/Producer and I mostly use their systems to mix and do master. I did a couple of recordings, but as a home producer for now, I couldn't get into it. But once the studio is build, they'll be used for a looooot of recording! Here's my list favourite UAD plugins: - Channel Strip: API Vision -> On drums it can bring so much punch to the kit or Manley VoxBox (specially because of the De-Esser integrated) - EQ: Pultec Collection -> awesome for colouring and mastering! Otherwise I use the integrated EQ of a channel strip. - Comp: 1176 series, love the FETs or the Fairchild (amazing on parallel comp), I do like the Shadow Hills, Distressor and Manley Vari-MU as well for mix bus or mastering! - Harmonic: Thermionic Culture Vulture or any of their tape machines (again on mastering or mix bus... no words...) - Reverb: Capitol Chambers, no need to describe it, it brings the recording to life! or the Lexicon 480L (loved to work with the actual unit) - Delay: Galaxy Tape Echo -> vintage tape echo. - Special FX: Voice Of God (VOG) -> this one... subharmonic enhancer.. on kicks, or bass, or even on vocals ; the "go to" to get that rich low end! - Mic emulation: so far I just used the UAD version of the Townsend L22 mic emulation, but I might buy the Ocean Way's library. I own a Sphere L22 mic, and it's incredible what you can do with it... all issues we can encounter in recording, can be "fixed" in the mixing process. I talked with the guys at Townsend and they gave me a good overview of what can be done with this system. It's now my "go to" for overheads. Did you tested it? I have to say with my decade of experiences in big and small studios... I do believe that this is the future! So amazing that UAD just purchased/merged with them! Again thanks for the content, hope you can develop more videos in the future! Have a nice day, Steven

[@mattermolecules6767]

Soo cool. Very jealous. I'm running the appollo twin x with clarett octopre.

[@pheachshorbet916]

GREG GLASER! GREG EFFING GLASER, MAN! My goodness, I love that guy.

[@jasenmoyle3722]

Hey Andrew, love the channel mate, can you do a run through on your computer and what to look for buying or setting up a computer for audio, and pros and cons between apple and pc, keep up the great work

[@TheCampaignRocks]

A few years ago, I picked up a silver face apollo 16. The beauty of those spanky 16 inputs is that they come with 16 MORE OUTPUTS. Time to get a 5059 and sum those mixes!

[@twitchbook-1]

Cheers have fun

[@OlyGordon.Specdrum]

Monsters - All time low? A student showed me that tune the other week 👌

[@basementmidi]

In my opinion, UA seems to be in the top 3 interfaces out there. I started on an m-audio to a focusrite, and now a Behringer Wing. So handy to have an interface and a 24 fader control surface in one unit. I know it's not the best available, but for a hobbyist like me, it does the job. love your channel content!

[@225maine]

I have the presonus studiolive 32s..and picked up an x16 few days ago

[@brownhooque]

Just got one. I think Console is great. Monitoring can be a lil tricky. That might be a cool video to do, seeing that there aren't any out there yet. Great videos man! 🤘

[@JoshuaKrell]

UA is just plain awesome! Great video bro!

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks dude!

[@anthonycunningham4598]

I love the Universal Audio hardware and software! I have the Apollo twin that I use for playback and the Presonus series 3 console for input. It’s a nice little hybrid system that works great with Studio One 5. Great content as usual Andrew!

[@gregjeanfreau8027]

I'm looking at the x8p as to save the space of having a physical console. This will cover drums and then possibly a twin for bass and guitar. Great channel!

[@musahenderson]

You’re welcome. It was a good video.

[@shawnlutz7008]

I'm a big UAD fan boy as well (Twin and PCIe OCTO), best plug-ins around IMHO. It was their analog classic plugins that drove me to start playing around with the the analog hardware. I even have some of their amp sims, Friedman, Fuchs and Marshall which are cool too. I do this for fun so I went with Warm Audio's take of the 1073EQ, 1176, Pultec and SSL style BUS-COMP. Then started a 500 series rack, Purple Audio Sweet 10 with a SSL VHD pre so far. I'm using Studio One 5.3 Pro. I'd love try Luna to see how well it integrates with their AI's and Console but I'm on PC and not MAC

[@impulseproman]

Am stuck on RME UFX interface with 2 Audient ASP880 PREs love them DAW Digital performer 10

[@simonvandenheever8571]

Thoughts on the Motu 828es? I've seen it beats the RME 802 spec for spec and those are my main two options.

[@simonvandenheever8571]

Is there a reason people recommend the RME 802 over the Motu even though it beats it spec for spec, some insight would help a bunch.

[@simonvandenheever8571]

@@CarlosRamos-lz8ul Appreciate you taking the time to comment! Helps a bunch.

[@guitar8617]

Made the full switch to LUNA (and the extensions) and upgraded to an x8p last year. UA stuff has definitely made a huge difference for me in my projects. Probably helped me land the full time production gig I'm working now.

[@MusicByDarcy]

Same, I've been full time since it's first week and the sound I get is incredible!

[@AndrewCCM]

I thought I did... but then got the SSL consoles.... Back to Logic until UA integrates controllers into LUNA sadly.

[@MusicByDarcy]

@@AndrewCCM I feel you, but I tried Logic again after like the first month for a few features I liked but I couldn’t stand the amount of clicking I had to do and came right back.

[@natanyofsho]

Dude I got the Apollo x8, and the dangerous D box + monitor controller and summing mixer. I’m just waiting on the new m1x Mac mini.

[@brianvillage5]

I have an 8, twin and 8p very sick with Luna and the console emulation

[@SunTzu192]

Great vid man, loving the content since subscribing.

[@AndrewMasters]

Glad to hear it!

[@SharadBanerjee]

Play through: what I've done UA's absolutely amazing... Enjoy your vids.... Really informatory

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@agatone7244]

I’m running a M-Audio M-Track 2x2m atm, but it will be replaced by a Steinberg UR44C quite soon. It’s probably not what I’m gonna go for long term as the dream would be to own a UA interface. But money and a pc that actually can handle a UA interface is required first

[@Ricksterpt]

Lynx Aurora N 16 Great Interface Andrew. You ever heard ome bro. Once you here it? Sounds awesome.

[@lukewebb9064]

Nice picture of me bro 😂

[@JayfkProductions876]

Regarding Luna u actually have to pay a upfront fee (only available with buying a UAD interface which I've got no prob with that. Coz that sounds like a pretty cool move

[@MusicByDarcy]

Yeah the cost of entry is having an interface, but that goes all the way down to the Apollo Solo. It's kind of like Apple, you don't get MacOS without the Mac.

[@nkurumusic7891]

TOP TOP Apollo UAD

[@gitarman666]

Still waiting for Luna to get “there” before I dig in, rode that train with pro tools (still riding actually) Studio one updates often, there always adding new free features (it’s the best part and worst part of that DAW just lots of useless stuff) Ableton is brilliant in its own way, lots of fun but it’s still protools for me with Apollo uad console land Some important outboard gear, versatile mic closet, real tube and ss guitar amps, and AxeFx-Kemper also, Wall-o-guitars and stomps I collected since ‘77 great genelec monitors and a few pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 and 880 semi open and closed back HPs both 80 and 250 ohm Uad2 and native vst, Au and aax candy Alesis e-drums with TT superior Drummer for home use To many very cool midi controllers, love midi fighter stuff and keylab weighted 88 with every available Arturia emulation, Piano-tec But it’s Apollo X twin, X6 and X8 Cascading wonderland

[@tutubeos]

Sounds great!

[@fendomusic9908]

Awesome man! I’m using an Apollo x4, but haven’t discovered all its capabilities. I’m definitely going to check out those NEVE pre’s to give a distinctive color to my percussion.

[@prspktvsounds5220]

Audient id44 is the best option on a budget the inserts on 2 of the channels are ideal if you need less channels. Also has adat in/out to expand it. I do respect UAD but its an expensive route for most.

[@AndrewMasters]

Well this certainly isn't a video about budget gear. I don't typically make videos about gear based on price, but rather quality, longevity and functionality.

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

0:15 Alice In Chains vibes kicking in yoo

[@jacksp8de]

I have the apogee symphony desktop and the Apollo x4. The Apogee sounds a little more clear and has a slightly better stereo image. Yet and still I come back to Apollo because not only does it sound great, the workflow and integration with the plugins, especially Autotune is just a better workflow. Im using the x4 for now.

[@thisbusinessofmusic1276]

Im running a MOTU PCIE and 4 - 24 I/O breakout boxes. ( 96 trs ins and outs ) To replace that with the equivalent number of I/O's with UAD would cost me a fortune! Besides Ive got an OCTO and a Quad uad card with 102 plugins. Im good.

[@jaredesker7348]

I dont know if this is something you would ever consider on your channel, but it would be sick to hold a poll on youtube for plugins of a certain category and the do a shootout of the top 3 from a producer or workflow perspective. Everyone does a shootout on sound but that doesnt make sense bc theres too many variables

[@natan_abdala]

Keep it up bro! Great stuff 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Ast3rixMusic]

I am running an Apollo 8 and needed additional inputs so I got an Scarlett Octo Pre which is noisy. I have been looking out for a used Apollo 16 blackface to replace it. I just wish that UAD would re-evaluate the pricing of all of their stuff. Many of us would love to work more with their gear, but the cash required for the gear and software is ridiculous. I appreciate the quality and worked really hard to get the stuff I have, but wow... 1 plugin can run you up to 200-300 dollars. While I realize it is a lot cheaper than buying the physical hardware it is just out of reach for many.

[@bobgulian1858]

Pretty much my path (x16 and x8). Love the converters and UX and now with Luna, great workflow. All the plugins i have used by UAD are frankly, the best. I still use Fabfilter and Soundtoys but my channel strip plugs are gathering dust in the face of The Luna API console. All this said, I do not feel the Unison pres are that good and only use them on a really crowded session. I have also started using the external comps and eqs for mixing though I really think the UAD plug-ins do it a lot faster and easier and most of the time they sound just as good!

[@JulianFernandez]

those toms tho

[@GearStuffandThings]

My first interface was that Alesis mess as well

[@androwood92]

Must have been awesome to work with Sum 41

[@thedome765]

This guy is so wet for UAD. Are there any links to songs he's recorded??

[@jonny26281]

I had the alesis io26. It was an pretty bad interface. It constantly failed on me but it was good enough at the time

[@methodovermotive9275]

You had me at "Luna comes with the Apollo." So much better than Avid's offerings (Protools), where they've constantly got their fingers in your pockets and the software is pretty much buggy garbage anyway.

[@MusicByDarcy]

Luna is an amazing platform, I do a bunch of videos breaking down how to use it if you're planning to give it a try.

[@MusicByDarcy]

@@ACDevastation my man, you’re a pretty negative one. If it’s not for you then don’t do it. There are many reasons to use it, but if price is your main qualifier for what to get, then it’ll always be an issue for you and that’s all good. Get what suits you. Don’t need to come in like a storm cloud.

[@OffShiftProductions]

Have had my eye on the Apollo x8p for a while (not ready to mess with patch bay craziness just yet) but I'm a PC dude. That said, my pc does have thunderbolt so conceivably I could do it. Compared to other 8 channel interfaces though, that price is just astronomical (get it, apollo astronomical... nm) and I'm pretty much just a hobbyist. Are the mic pres and the internal DSP worth it? A lot of people say so, and others say you don't really need DSP if your computer processor is fast enough. Anyway, awesome video - you're killing it with these, Andrew!

[@OffShiftProductions]

@@eman0828 you're gonna laugh but I've been using the behringer uphoria 18 20 and it's been rock solid. So I'm kinda like if it ain't broke. I'm running the UA 4-710d via optical in to the behringer and so far so good. Been thinking about just getting that RME optical only interface and just getting another 710d.

[@OffShiftProductions]

ADAT, I should say

[@OffShiftProductions]

@@eman0828 and that's the thing. I don't need a ton of I/O. I really just want really good sounding tracks. The 710-d is an obvious improvement over the pres in the behringer. But is that A/D conversion in the behringer really getting the most out of those pres? That's primarily why I'm interested in the UA stuff. Good pres and pristine A/D conversion and vice versa. Really all I'm doing is just taking myself in to buying a console and a tape machine 😂😂😂. But yeah I think my investment should be in good mics and pres - I just don't want to torpedo that fidelity with sub par A/D conversion.

[@OffShiftProductions]

@@eman0828 dude yes! Thank you so much for this feedback. That's exactly what I suspected with the behringer unit that that AD conversion wasn't the best. Still wondering if I'm only using the ADAT on it if the AD conversion is still introducing noise because technically I'm not actually using any of the pres in the behringer. Just the ADAT. but this was great feedback nonetheless. I'll check out those MOTUs and still dream about the Apollo I suppose.

[@OffShiftProductions]

@@eman0828 yeah, I just run a optical cable out of the UA pre in to the ADAT in of the behringer interface. I looked at some of the MOTU stuff. Looks right up my alley and much more affordable. Their focus seems to be expandability and solid conversion and less about mic pres - seems like so much of what you pay for with the Apollo is that knock out plug in suite that runs off their DSP in the unit.

[@theprisonier]

My story : I had no chance, so many problems with my Apollo and no solution by UAD. Had to sell it. I bought a focusriste problems gone. I’m not using plugins but the @cranborne interface with s500. Because really do i need SSL AND NEVE plugins ? If i need a plugin SLATE is good enough for a year price that is less than a plugin by UAD. Not want to say that UAD is not good, plugins and Apollo X have a goooooood sound, we got two of them at our recording place. Build your own sound with UAD, FOCUSRITE, APOGEE AND CO, listen to Andrew Masters he’s always right, write music, play music. Believe your ears and your choices, dont follow.

[@NikosPage]

YOU'VE WORKED WITH SUM41?

[@donatolepore3520]

With 2 tascam celesonic 20 x 20 I have 20 live inputs and it has been out for 5 years .

[@draztiqmeshaz6226]

love that song! It's uh...*snaps finger repeatedly*... Darude right? Sandstorm!

[@JustinTutor]

Dude you drummed so hard that an ADAM Audio logo randomly appeared on your shirt! That’s how you know you’re doing it right lol

[@AndrewMasters]

lol I legit worked on this video for 3 weeks. it's amazing that's the only thing that popped up on my shirt.

[@JustinTutor]

@@AndrewMasters lol that really is a testament to arguably the world’s simplest outfit 😂

[@andreymosin1884]

These drums sound.... omg so good. No processing applied?

[@AndrewCCM]

I just wish I didn't have to move from Luna back to Logic in order to use my SSL UF8... UA needs to hurry with control surface support. IMHO of course.

[@m3m3sis]

Wish I had the economic stability to just gear myself with UAD and Native Instruments and a couple of Jacksons.

[@prodbydramatic]

that sounds nice. the best money spent for me with the mkii. I see you have the wa-87r2 what are your thoughts on it? Also nice drumming and studio!

[@RobKristjansson]

Your step dad looks exactly like the kinda guy that would buy you home recording gear

[@mattelliott1872]

Hey awesome drum sound, esp. the kick and the snare. What kick and snare are you using? What heads?

[@ProducerBryan]

Dude, where did you get those monogrammed rack spacers? Looks (insert Tony the Tiger) grrrreat

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks! Was a very kind gift from a viewer of the channel.

[@genephillips4809]

God Dayum those drums sound GUD in such a confined space!

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks!

[@JanTitlbachmusic]

Just about to buy a new x8p and you man helped me to realize that I am doing the right thing. Especially now when they have a big discount on their ultimate bundle 9. I have a question. Do you think I still need to buy a single channel physical preamp for vocals or the ones included in apollo will do a great job. Thank you and cheers from Czech 🇨🇿

[@AndrewMasters]

I love both, the physical outboard pre is unnecessary but totally awesome depending on the pre.

[@CalebDriscoll1]

tell more about your patch bay setup

[@daytripbeats]

i have a quesion, why did you buy apollo x16 if they dont have a unison pre amps? what's the point? im confused

[@specops]

Hey I really enjoy watching your studio tours and vids, recently found your channel. I guess it might be overkill but do you (or anyone else) know if you can use an Apollo with OBS studio for live streaming? I would like to use some of the fancy EQ/Comp filters etc but would it even be worth it? Twitch does 320 kbps AAC now ( up from 192 I believe) is it even possible? would you need to route the audio through their DAW and into OBS Studio somehow? and if it is possible which model would you recommend the Solo, x4, or some other model?

[@bobgulian1858]

Not sure what OBS is but I used my Apollos for music streaming in a large Zoom meeting.. No need for a DAW as everything gets routed through the Console app. Was it worth it? Nope. Would have sounded better through an iPhone 11.

[@oscarortegarey635]

Is Universal audio hardware and software compatible with vst?... I've heard rumors that they won't be anymore.

[@MattGarwood777]

Random question but help a subscriber out - what’s the distance from your overheads to your snare top? I really dig your balance. Thanks!

[@MarlonKingShow]

Has anyone moved from something else to apollo while using same everything else... did you notice a difference? I own a lot of waves plugins and dont like getting "locked" in to expensive systems for the sake of it. See lots raving about apollo, but wonder whether its justification for spending that much or really noticeable. I genuinely ask as will update at some point in next 18 months.

[@AvantGardeMC]

Been curious about the same thing for a while. A friend of mine recently got an Apollo twin and it's a solid piece of tech. That said the minimal amount of inputs doesn't justify the pricepoint in my opinion. The UA plugins are dope but similar to how Mac does things they're proprietary so you can't source them without the hardware which is lame. On the plus side apparently it eases the load on your cpu as I believe the plugins run through the interface itself. Not sure what you're looking for specifically but Arturia put out an interface last year that's super solid for the pricepoint.

[@MarlonKingShow]

@@AvantGardeMC thank you. Yeah I have a steinberg ur28m at the moment which pretty much has all the connections I need. Ita just regarding do I have ultimate quality as everything recorded goes through it. Obvious ones like audient and motu have been ones I've considered. But more and more I see new trending artists recording via apollo. I agree the twin is a bit over priced and the 4x version at 1800 is 4x the same thing audient offer. Bit confusing as I cant imagine the quality is that better. I also don't need uad as I have a powerful pc but the unison preamps sound very intriguing also... though countering that, I have heard they are difficult to bypass to use external gear. Which I do have. I'll have a look at the interface you suggested. Thanks.

[@AvantGardeMC]

@@ACDevastation Agreed, they're basically Mac for audio as everything is proprietary and taxed. Looking to upgrade from the focusrite i began with and i was considering UA but it never seemed worth it.

[@kingnothing_music]

Question… can you use plugins in realtime on tracks that are ADAT? So for example, if I ADAT my Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 to an Apollo Twin or x4, could I then use certain plugins on those ADAT tracks while tracking? Or only on the Unison Pre-Amps? Thanks Andrew!

[@AndrewMasters]

You can use the plug ins as an insert on console and record through them, as far as I know

[@good4sound]

Hi Andrew, great video! I have the x8p as well as my only interface. I have a question about what Mac model you’re using. I didn’t see it listed in your equipment list. Is it a MacMini? Does it have Thunderbolt 3? I’m asking because I have a MacPro (trash can) which only has Thunderbolt 2, so I have to use a TB 3 to TB 2 adapter. Normally this computer is a monster, but I get overloads once my sessions get to a certain point. Blah, blah, blah… but I’m curious about your Mac. Please advise. Scott

[@AndrewMasters]

I use the 2019 intel mac mini, and it does have thunderbolt 3 (4 ports). I covered the specs of it when I bought it, the video was called investing in a home studio 2019. It's great.

[@mikenizo8087]

Hi Good4Sound. Be sure to check out the official uaudio help article "Mac Pro (Late 2013) Thunderbolt Optimization". The article will show layout of the trash can Thunderbolt bus 0-3. The bottom two ports are used by the HDMI output so always avoid those. Since you mention "overloads" be careful not to wear headphones at that point. Use the DAW features to freeze or bounce as many things as possible. Ideally get to any "newer" Mac (laptop or desktop) since TB3 is double the speed of TB2. Finally, only use Apple official cables and adapters and be sure your cable has the thunderbolt logo.

[@good4sound]

@@AndrewMasters Thank you! I'll look for it...

[@good4sound]

@@mikenizo8087 Mike, thank you the great reply. I'll check it out...

[@wadeburgan1574]

This sounds awesome! The UA stuff is killer, it's just a bit out of my reach right now as Im currently building out my basement for recording. What's your mic setup for this recording?

[@AndrewMasters]

Kick in - m88 beyerdynamic kick out - beta52a snare top -sm7 hihat - sm7 rack tom m201 floor tom m201 overheads - lewitt 440 pures rooms - m160 beyerdynamic

[@bobgulian1858]

@@AndrewMasters okay, that’s it. Going to get one of those Breyer m88 today.

[@preciseaudioblog]

Nice! Is there any difference in the converters of the X4, X8p and X16? Thank you!

[@ribhubhattacharya78]

Is the song , fall out boy - sugar we're going down ?

[@redviagra]

What about Luna and the uf8? Heard anything on the mackie control yet?

[@MusicByDarcy]

They are working on controller support to launch this year and Mackie controls are what they are going to support first.

[@AndrewCCM]

@@MusicByDarcy I hope that's true. It's killing me. Back to Logic for now sadly...

[@MusicByDarcy]

@@AndrewCCM they demo’d it a couple months back and it was one of the top most request features along side side chain support.

[@michaelcole4373]

Last train home

[@michaelcole4373]

John Mayer

[@AndrewMasters]

No, but I have been listening to that song a lot lately.

[@normansepulveda]

how did u get money to buy an apollo x8p on the first place XD