Universal Audio Apollo x 4 Gen 2 Essentials+

Record Through Iconic Preamps

With four Unison™ preamps and dual front panel Hi‑Z instrument inputs, Apollo x4 lets you track through emulations of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, Fender, and dozens more, giving you the rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x4 features our highest-resolution D/A converters ever. This enhanced monitoring, paired with features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks,* means you’ll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones.

Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds

Out of the box, Apollo x4 gives you the tools used in the world’s biggest recording studios. Along with included LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg — you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hit-making sounds.

Expand Your Studio as You Grow

Build out your dream studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for up to 128 channels of premium I/O, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.**

Available Editions:

Apollo x4 Gen 2 with Essentials+ plug-ins

Apollo x4 Gen 2 with Studio+ plug-ins

Key Benefits:

Produce music with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, and hear every detail with unprecedented dynamic range

Use four Unison preamps to get the tone and feel of iconic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more

Record through UAD plug-ins in realtime with onboard QUAD Core DSP

Work faster with new UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and more

Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®*

Get included UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions

Key Features:

• 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing
• Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF)
• Two 1/4" monitor outs, four 1/4" line outs (ALT 1 / 2), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
• Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
• Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
• Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
• Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
• Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers