This bundle includes UAD Ultimate 14 with the purchase of select Apollo Rack interfaces. Unlock over 90 UAD titles and 127 individual plug-ins, featuring legendary compressors, EQs, tape machines, reverbs, delays, guitar amps, and mastering tools from Universal Audio's acclaimed collection.

Experience the ultimate in professional studio connectivity and analog sound with the Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2, a flagship Thunderbolt audio interface designed for high-end recording studios, mixing engineers, live production, and post-production facilities. Featuring 16 channels of elite-class AD/DA conversion, a powerful HEXA Core DSP processor, and the complete UAD plug-in ecosystem, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 delivers the performance and flexibility required for the most demanding audio workflows.

Built to integrate seamlessly with analog consoles, outboard gear, and professional patchbays, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 provides 16 channels of analog line I/O via DB25, stereo AES I/O, and Word Clock connectivity. Its next-generation Apollo X converters offer exceptional clarity with 133 dB dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and Dual Crystal Clocking for precise timing and pristine audio quality.

The Apollo x16 Gen 2 brings a complete hybrid studio workflow by combining onboard UAD DSP processing with your computer’s native power. Record and mix with near-zero latency using hundreds of world-class UAD plug-ins, including emulations from Neve, API, SSL, Manley, Avalon, Fender, Ampeg, Moog, Lexicon, and many more.

With the included UAD Complete Bundle, you gain access to over 200 UAD plug-ins covering every stage of production, from tracking and mixing to mastering. Create professional mixes using legendary compressors, EQs, tape machines, reverbs, guitar amps, bass amps, synthesizers, and mastering processors.

Key Features

• Thunderbolt audio interface with 18 inputs / 20 outputs
• Powerful 6-core UAD DSP processor for real-time plug-in processing
• 16 channels of analog line I/O via DB25 connections
• Stereo AES I/O and Word Clock BNC connectivity
• Apollo X Gen 2 Elite-Class converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
• Up to 133 dB dynamic range and ultra-low THD (-129 dB)
• Dual Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter performance
• Switchable +24 dBu headroom for professional analog equipment
• Two XLR monitor outputs with alternate monitoring support
• Integrated talkback for studio communication
• Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
• Bass Management for stereo and surround monitoring
• Immersive audio support up to 9.1.6 formats
• Updated UAD Console app with Plug-In Scenes, immersive monitoring, and advanced routing
• Supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
• Expandable with additional Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces and select Dante-compatible systems

Included UAD Complete Bundle (200+ Plug-Ins)

Includes premium tools for every production stage:

Vocals & Creative Tools

• Topline Vocal Suite
• Topline Key Finder

Channel Strips & Preamps

• API Vision Channel Strip
• Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
• Manley VOXBOX
• Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
• Neve 88RS Channel Strip
• SSL E Series Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-A & UA 610-B Preamp/EQ
• V76 Preamplifier

Compressors & Dynamics

• Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
• API 2500 Bus Compressor
• dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter
• Fairchild 660 & 670
• Manley Variable Mu
• Teletronix LA-2A Collection
• Teletronix LA-3A
• Tube-Tech CL 1B
• UA 1176 Collection
• SSL G Bus Compressor
• Vertigo VSC-2

Equalizers

• API 550A & API 560
• Brainworx bx_digital Series
• Dangerous BAX EQ
• Harrison 32C EQ
• Maag EQ4
• Neve 1073 EQ
• Pultec EQ Collection
• Manley Massive Passive
• Tube-Tech PE 1C / ME 1B
• Trident A-Range EQ

Tape, Saturation & Special Processing

• Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
• Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Moog Multimode Filters
• OTO BISCUIT 8-bit Effects
• Eventide H910 Harmonizer
• Thermionic Culture Vulture
• Brainworx Saturation Tools
• SPL TwinTube
• Vertigo Sound VSM-3

Instruments

• Moog Minimoog Synthesizer
• Opal Morphing Synthesizer
• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
• Ravel Grand Piano
• Waterfall B3 Organ
• Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard

Delays, Modulation & Effects

• Lexicon 224 Reverb
• Lexicon 480L
• EMT 140 Plate Reverb
• EMT 250 Electronic Reverb
• Ocean Way Studios
• Sound City Studios
• Capitol Chambers
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• KORG SDD-3000 Delay
• Cooper Time Cube MkII
• Brigade Chorus
• MXR Flanger/Doubler

Mastering Tools

• Brainworx bx_masterdesk
• Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
• Chandler Curve Bender
• Dangerous BAX Mastering EQ
• Precision Limiter
• Precision Maximizer
• Precision Multiband

Guitar & Bass Amps

• Ampeg B-15N
• Ampeg SVT Series
• Diezel Herbert & VH4
• ENGL Amplifiers
• Fender Tweed Deluxe ’55
• Friedman Amplifiers
• Gallien-Krueger 800RB
• Marshall Plexi & Silver Jubilee
• UAD Dream ’65
• UAD Lion ’68
• UAD Ruby ’63
• UAD Showtime ’64
• UAD Woodrow ’55

The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 with UAD Complete is the ultimate centerpiece for professional studios, offering unmatched conversion quality, massive I/O, immersive monitoring capabilities, and one of the most comprehensive collections of analog-modeled plug-ins available.