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Apollo Solo Manual Apollo Solo System Overview 34
Apollo Solo System Overview
To get the most from your Apollo Solo and UAD plug-ins, it helps to have an
understanding of the overall Apollo Solo system. This chapter provides an overview of the
Apollo Solo hardware and software components.
Apollo Solo Hardware
Thunderbolt 3 Bus Powered Audio Interface for Mac & Windows
First and foremost, Apollo Solo is a premium 2 x 4 bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 desktop
audio interface with best-in-class 24-bit/192 kHz conversion. Apollo Solo connects to
the inputs and outputs of other audio gear to perform analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-
to-analog (D/A) audio conversion of the gear’s signals. The converted digital audio signals
are routed into and out of a Thunderbolt 3 host computer via the high-speed PCIe
protocol, which is carried over a single Thunderbolt 3 cable along with power for the unit.
Apollo Solo leverages Universal Audio’s expertise in DSP acceleration, UAD plug-ins,
and analog hardware design by integrating the latest cutting edge technologies in high-
performance A/D–D/A conversion, DSP signal reconstruction, and connectivity.
Integrated UAD-2 DSP Accelerator
Apollo Solo includes a built-in SOLO core UAD-2 DSP accelerator that performs digital
signal processing using Universal Audio’s acclaimed UAD Powered Plug-Ins. UAD
plug-ins provide the world’s best emulations of vintage and modern analog and digital
hardware.
UAD plug-ins can run in Apollo Solo’s Console software for realtime signal processing
with indiscernible latency, delivering the ultimate sonic experience to artists while
monitoring and/or tracking. UAD plug-ins can also be used within a DAW during mixdown
and mastering.
Note: As with other UAD-2 and Apollo devices, Apollo Solo can only load UAD
plug-ins, which are specifically designed to run on UAD-2 DSP accelerators.
Native (host CPU-based) plug-ins cannot run on Apollo Solo’s UAD-2 DSP.
System Expansion
Apollo Solo is compatible with Universal Audio’s family of UAD-2 DSP Accelerator and
Apollo audio interface products, allowing you add UAD DSP and I/O as your needs grow.
Various Universal Audio products are available to accommodate your particular computer
system, processing needs, and budget. For the complete product lineup, visit the UA
website at
www.uaudio.com.
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