based on your review I got the Symphony Desktop and wow are you ever RIGHT. Just an amazing interface. I've been using Apollo Twin Duo, the Antelope Orion HD. The Antelope is a big step up in sound quality but it's been quite unreliable (better recently with updates but was ready to move on after so much frustration). This seems to offer the very best of both of those interfaces. Tremendous top of the line converters and fidelity plus the reliability of the Apollo Twin Duo. It's a revelation. You do a great job Henny and I appreciate your worthwhile expertise. Thanks for givin us tha BIZ!
Great review! For those shocked by the price, you gotta understand that this is a piece of professional equipment with professional grade conversion, not to mention all the other features, etc. It's not to say you can't get professional results with interfaces at a lower price point, but this is priced appropriately, and isn't really intended to be an entry-level or "bang for your buck" product. It's a desktop version of their flagship interface, which is can be found in a ton of the top professional studios. There are certainly more practical interfaces on the market that can get the job done of recording audio, but with this level of converters, preamps, the touchscreen, dsp processing, etc...it's reasonably priced. If you were shocked by this, you better not google Prism Sound of Lynx audio interfaces. lol Keep up the good work Henny.
Great show! One important thing to note, that not a lot of people are mentioning, is that as of now (Jan 2021), if you have a new M1 mac, symphony desktop is pretty much our only working option from Apogee. It might take a long time before all these other interfaces can work on the M1 macs. Something to consider when shopping around for interfaces.
That joint hard! It was initially $1,299 with a $1500 upgrade option, looks like they said fxck it i’ma need that $1,500. But it’s worth it for all my Auria and Cubasis users.
Hey my man I always love your videos, I didn’t realize that the Apogee had a decent variety of onboard DSP with out having to use an app or plugin. That’s a nice feature. I personally love my RME Baby Face Pro. My iPad Pro 2020 can power it and it has super clear and pristine preamps. It’s a bit hearty at the $900 range but the quality and mobility is there for the RME for me!
Ive always used Apogee products. From the Duet to Original Symphony. Super Dope! But I have to agree to disagree on the "Best IPad Pro" audio interface Money can buy. I have an Ipad Pro 2020 & recently bought the SSL 2+ for $275.00. The SSL sounds so pristine & tight & has all the features the Symphony does minus the price & optical out which "most people don't use in a mobile situation. Oh and the SSL give you Midi in & out as well & the 4k Hi Freq boost from their legendary 4000 consoles. Peep it out but the Apogee Symphony is Lit too if you got that paper to play with. Peace & great Vid Henny!
@@loudane9962 I'll have to check them out with an open mind because initially that is very hard to believe. UA has top of the line AD/DA conversion and plugins that put vintage tone and great preamps at your fingertips. @Henny Tha Bizness Thoughts on Universal Audio?
As far as i know, Apogee always had a good compatibility with Apple products. A month ago, i was looking into a new sound interface. I chose to go with an Apollo twin x though. Couldn't be happier, great sound. Both Apogee and Apollo (UAD) are really great!
@@ColdSteppinKeys Honestly, the "touch" interface. I didn't like it. I really loved the older series of Apogee as well. I know it might mean nothing to other people but for me, i like working with nice designs (as long as it is functional and of course of good quality). The Apollo has everything of that and even more. Also they have lots of good plugins and i will merge it with a 19" rack version later on. For now, i have more than enough ins and outs so i'm good there. And the free plugins give me more than enough for what i need right now. I don't really use it that much because i don't need guitar/singing plugins. I need more of the outputs and i only need some synthesizers 🙂I hope this helps a bit. I really hope you can choose. I know it's not an easy task! Just know that which ever you choose, they are both great devices!
I know it is. That’s why I gave the other options. Like I said, if you’re a professional musician making your living off of music, this is the best you can get atm.
Nope the best you can buy for your iPad is the RME UFX plus. Absolutely the BEST Drivers-Durec multitrack recording to usb stick- crazy amount of ins and outs- iOS compatible for iPads-Totalmix-is an actual mixer in software latency free, to much to list. Clocking-unbeaten- it’s simply the best out there now. Pc-Mac-iOS...on board dsp-eq-compression-reverb-delay- for all headphones talent mixes or for tracking..or both. Oh did I mention over 100 channel’s possible..not that you need em. But just saying. And latency with usb 3- well I’m running an i7 quad core pc-with 64 buffers-and many tracks-vests-plugins-not even a hiccup. It also runs at 32 buffers.
Apogee audio interfaces are well designed for iOS in mind. I'm using the Apogee Jam for my guitar and it's fantastic. That said, whoa that price, haha. But yeah, it is a specialist tool. iPadBeatMaking seems to like it as well.
nice video henny because of your video i ordered the symphony desktop and gonna recive it in two days im so excited to see the sound quality of this beast
Apogee is better UA on every Level” Period Apogee is the Standard in Word Clock and ADDA The Symphony IO MK2 starts at 5K$ you are getting the same intervals as the Symphony its more then just for a iPad it’s a Studio interface that works on iPad. Update the USB now powers the iPad or iPhone and midi over usb.
For the Apogee Symphony Flagship AD/DA, it’s worth the price. Many would spend $1500 on an Apollo X sound, when you can have high end apogee conversion for the same price range. Think about what it would do to your music. Don’t be cheap
Great video, thanks! Question...I've got a slightly older iPad Pro, it has a Lightning connector instead of USB-C. Curious if you did any testing on hooking up one of these (with a USB-C adapter of course) to the Symphony? Did it work okay? Thanks again!
3:49 Hey man, love your video! Came across it and that Keyboard caught my eye! Can you tell me what kind of d of keyboard that is!? Wanna pick up one for myself! Thanks! 🤙🏽
You had me until you mentioned that the USB port won't act as a hub for a midi controller like the Duet. I've run out of USB ports and I need the port on the Duet.
It looks like a nice device but I have some questions?? Did you encounter problems with connectivity? Because I read on some websites that this apogee desktop suffers from some disconnecting problems from the computer?
I love that it has built in DSP, Alloy Preamps and works with the iPad Pro. A few questions though. Will all the apogee plugins work for iPad Pro? Also, could you use a power bank to power the Symphony Desktop to go truly mobile?
@@HennyThaBizness oh ok I was just wondering since the iPad doesn’t allow multiple interfaces at one time like the desk type. I like to have more than two inputs for routing purposes. Would be cool to see the optical in use for the iPad. Thanks Henny🙏🏾💯
@@joeljrichards so the iPad will reflect added inputs if you connect another interface? iPads only allow one interface at a time. The ipad doesn’t allow aggregate devices like the desktop or laptop.
i've wasted so much money over the years on apogee. Starting back when you had to buy the ad/da separately. There is no magic sauce anymore. Everyone has caught up and there are many companies bringing fantastic sound on class compliance devices that are 25% of this price.
When using this with a Mac computer, can the computer keyboard's volume buttons control the Apogee's volume? I was able to do this with my old Apogee Ensemble
Great video bro. I highly recommend UAD's Solo. It's half priced, comes with all the bells and whistles, most of all, it's powered with USB C. Stay mobile guys.
@@HennyThaBizness You right. I see your angle now. It'd be perfect right? It's as if on one hand, interface 1 is mobile but doesn't support iPad Os and the other hand, interface 2 supports iPad Os but is stationary. What's that saying? Stuck between a rock and a hard place? Yeah that's right.
Is the DSP working on the iPad too? I read that it only worked on desktop. Also too bad it doesn’t charge the ipad, and that the host and the digital expansion don’t work on the ipad :(
Can you help me I don’t know why after I download my apogee app I can not use my garage band anymore it say “ Garage band unexpectedly quit while trying to use the audio Unit clearmountain space by apogee This plug in may require an update” how can I fix this pls help me I try so hard and still can not work
Wasn’t expecting that price to be honest. Got be by surprise. Minus well buy Mac mini M1 and a focusrite interface with that price instead. Or may not that, but an iPad Pro with highest storage and a digital to analog converter for monitoring.
Yup! I know for most of us using iOS devices it’s way too much. But if you’re in the need for the best pre amps in the game with a touch screen interface, there’s nothing better.
@@HennyThaBizness oh for sure. If you’re in desktop ecosystem, you can’t go wrong with it. But I feel iOS still needs to evolve more in order to consider an investment like this. Bring fully fledged FL Studio or even Logic Pro to iPad and I might consider investing in this interface. In the meantime, I’ll keep it in hold.
Most interfaces don’t work on the Mac mini M1 yet. It will take a while for them to catch up. Symphony desktop is the best currently M1 compatible interface.
@@christianpescado4826 I’ll still wait. I can get a less expensive interfaces at good quality and upgrade later on as I add to savings account. Baby steps
Do they make one that charges the iPad? Also, what’s the best usb hub mobile interface with stereo input. Beside guitar and bass, I also have an analog poly synth and the pads sound best in stereo. I want something I can record in the studio, but also have to option of recording guitar and bass from my sofa in the living room.
Great review! I was looking for an interface for streaming or online meeting, this will be overkill! How nice if road caster pro can come in this size 😂
I was thinking about buying the Audiofuse Studio, which costs nearly £800.00 here in the U.K. I looked at the price of the Apogee Symphony and at £1280.00 it costs more than my 2020 11in iPad Pro. It’s very nice but I think I’ll go for the Audiofuse Studio.
cool review but please edit the text transcription - e.g. DACs ist NOT supposed to be auto-transcribed as DEX here... might be off-putting for the hearing impaired.
My one major problem with it is the i/o I need to be able to do atmos level surround processing, but they only put a toslink on it, meaning it can only do 7.1, and you need basically an amp to connect it to, meaning non-powered monitors. This forces me to look at the apogee symphony mkII, instead.
Thanks Hen! But that $1,500 .......!!!!!! ....lol. Have you ever tried that Steinberg UR22C or 44C with dsp on the inputs ... is it on your list of future reviews?
If UAD makes iOS software to control their Apollos, game over especially if the arrow is bus powered. Only a handful of people need this amount of power on the go. I know Apple and Apogee sleep together but UAD could compete very strongly here.
based on your review I got the Symphony Desktop and wow are you ever RIGHT. Just an amazing interface. I've been using Apollo Twin Duo, the Antelope Orion HD. The Antelope is a big step up in sound quality but it's been quite unreliable (better recently with updates but was ready to move on after so much frustration). This seems to offer the very best of both of those interfaces. Tremendous top of the line converters and fidelity plus the reliability of the Apollo Twin Duo. It's a revelation. You do a great job Henny and I appreciate your worthwhile expertise. Thanks for givin us tha BIZ!
I was eyes wide open until i googled this mug.... fam.. that’s a whole laptop price. LOL. Looks FIRE though!
Great review! For those shocked by the price, you gotta understand that this is a piece of professional equipment with professional grade conversion, not to mention all the other features, etc. It's not to say you can't get professional results with interfaces at a lower price point, but this is priced appropriately, and isn't really intended to be an entry-level or "bang for your buck" product. It's a desktop version of their flagship interface, which is can be found in a ton of the top professional studios. There are certainly more practical interfaces on the market that can get the job done of recording audio, but with this level of converters, preamps, the touchscreen, dsp processing, etc...it's reasonably priced. If you were shocked by this, you better not google Prism Sound of Lynx audio interfaces. lol Keep up the good work Henny.
I just bought one the other day and I use it with my SM7B. This thing is super expensive but amazing with the SM7B. I love it.
Sure is! Sounds incredible right?
Do you need a Cloudlifter with the SM7B and the Symphony?
@@chicagobob No because the Symphony has 75db of gain.
im buying one very soon too !
This really takes iPad audio and music production to the next level. Thanks for reviewing it, Henny!
Even though I know nothing about Music production, you making me wanna spend my money haha
Apogee interfaces are top notch💯💯Nice review
not in the market for one, but clicked anyhow. love your intro, great stuff mate
Thanks man 🙏🏼
I own this thing, I upgraded from a 2i2 and it really has helped me use the stereo field of my beats much better.
Dope!
im getting one very soon do u like your symphony?
@@demon-ll9eg I do, it sounds incredible
Great show! One important thing to note, that not a lot of people are mentioning, is that as of now (Jan 2021), if you have a new M1 mac, symphony desktop is pretty much our only working option from Apogee. It might take a long time before all these other interfaces can work on the M1 macs. Something to consider when shopping around for interfaces.
Yes it is!! Sorry I forgot to mention that. Thanks for letting the community know. 🙏🏼
That joint hard! It was initially $1,299 with a $1500 upgrade option, looks like they said fxck it i’ma need that $1,500. But it’s worth it for all my Auria and Cubasis users.
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I use the Motu M2. I love the preamps and for $170.00 it’s hard to beat!
There are a ton of great interfaces under $200. This is just on another level.
Best analogy
Toyota vs Lamborghini
Ones reliable one turns heads
interfaces:
getting the job done vs. opening ears👂
@@VictoryVictoryMusic I ain’t getting paid so I guess I’m in the Toyota!
I subscribed when I saw the shot with the family man and the teaching the kids 💯 🙏🏾
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Hey my man I always love your videos, I didn’t realize that the Apogee had a decent variety of onboard DSP with out having to use an app or plugin. That’s a nice feature. I personally love my RME Baby Face Pro. My iPad Pro 2020 can power it and it has super clear and pristine preamps. It’s a bit hearty at the $900 range but the quality and mobility is there for the RME for me!
Ive always used Apogee products. From the Duet to Original Symphony. Super Dope! But I have to agree to disagree on the "Best IPad Pro" audio interface Money can buy. I have an Ipad Pro 2020 & recently bought the SSL 2+ for $275.00. The SSL sounds so pristine & tight & has all the features the Symphony does minus the price & optical out which "most people don't use in a mobile situation. Oh and the SSL give you Midi in & out as well & the 4k Hi Freq boost from their legendary 4000 consoles. Peep it out but the Apogee Symphony is Lit too if you got that paper to play with. Peace & great Vid Henny!
MIDI pass through is coming. Apogee has a future updates roadmap.
I was just wondering where you were with a new video. Glad to see you back with a video. Let’s GO!!
Yessir! Had classes to teach so I was swamped, now I’m back 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Any idea if this will run on my iMac with an i5 processor? Thanks
I just knew you was gonna do a review on this 😂😂😂 I been thinking about getting one for my setup this confirmed it lol
The price got me offguard😂😂
I hear ya
@@HennyThaBizness Hell na, they're pricing like Universal Audio now
Year 93 this is much better than the UA on pretty much every level
Same here. $1500 is a bit pricey for my iPad use.
@@loudane9962 I'll have to check them out with an open mind because initially that is very hard to believe. UA has top of the line AD/DA conversion and plugins that put vintage tone and great preamps at your fingertips.
@Henny Tha Bizness Thoughts on Universal Audio?
Saw it, looked at the price. GOOD LAWD!
I figured everyone would say that 🤷🏽♂️
It’s well worth it’s price :)
@@loudane9962 good to hear that coz im very close to get 1 and need to see people reviews and opinions
As far as i know, Apogee always had a good compatibility with Apple products. A month ago, i was looking into a new sound interface. I chose to go with an Apollo twin x though. Couldn't be happier, great sound. Both Apogee and Apollo (UAD) are really great!
What made u choose Apollo over apogee if you don’t mind? I’m in the same boat trying to decide between these two ?
@@ColdSteppinKeys Honestly, the "touch" interface. I didn't like it. I really loved the older series of Apogee as well. I know it might mean nothing to other people but for me, i like working with nice designs (as long as it is functional and of course of good quality). The Apollo has everything of that and even more. Also they have lots of good plugins and i will merge it with a 19" rack version later on. For now, i have more than enough ins and outs so i'm good there. And the free plugins give me more than enough for what i need right now. I don't really use it that much because i don't need guitar/singing plugins. I need more of the outputs and i only need some synthesizers 🙂I hope this helps a bit. I really hope you can choose. I know it's not an easy task! Just know that which ever you choose, they are both great devices!
$1500 it better fly me to the moon! As soon as you said that my mind just shut down.
Seriously pricey for a lot of us!
I know it is. That’s why I gave the other options. Like I said, if you’re a professional musician making your living off of music, this is the best you can get atm.
Showing you New Year Love. This looks like a sweet piece of gear. It will be a bit before I'm at the level where I would need it though. Cheers!
Thanks David. Happy New Year to you as well 🙏🏼
Nope the best you can buy for your iPad is the RME UFX plus. Absolutely the BEST Drivers-Durec multitrack recording to usb stick- crazy amount of ins and outs- iOS compatible for iPads-Totalmix-is an actual mixer in software latency free, to much to list. Clocking-unbeaten- it’s simply the best out there now. Pc-Mac-iOS...on board dsp-eq-compression-reverb-delay- for all headphones talent mixes or for tracking..or both. Oh did I mention over 100 channel’s possible..not that you need em. But just saying. And latency with usb 3- well I’m running an i7 quad core pc-with 64 buffers-and many tracks-vests-plugins-not even a hiccup. It also runs at 32 buffers.
Had mine for a week now! Top Notch 👌🏾 Apogee is and has been the industry standard” this thing is 🔥👌🏾🚀🚀
What daw you using with dear friend ?
Motu M2. Bus powered. MIDI. Excellent converters. £170
I like that it had fiber in and out! I’d love to get my hands on this soon!
Jarrod Clark 10x14 optical
I’m going with the jam + for the time being lol. Great review. Loved the presentation especially the budget alternatives.
I got a apogee duet 2 and I love it… is there a considerable difference compared to the symphony?
Apogee audio interfaces are well designed for iOS in mind. I'm using the Apogee Jam for my guitar and it's fantastic.
That said, whoa that price, haha. But yeah, it is a specialist tool. iPadBeatMaking seems to like it as well.
Wish I hadn’t watched this. I want this so bad now! Great review.
🙏🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼 Sorry about that 😅
I googled the price during the beginning of the video and I tuned out once I saw the price. This is not for me.
This thing looks sick!!
nice video henny because of your video i ordered the symphony desktop and gonna recive it in two days im so excited to see the sound quality of this beast
Awesome congrats!
@Henny Tha Bizness thank you so much, i wish u can share me ur ECS channel strip setting( the one on video) because i really like it
Those things bother me. No charging the iPad & usb doesn’t work with my M-Audio 49 key station. Thank you fo the info.
Apogee is better UA on every Level” Period Apogee is the Standard in Word Clock and ADDA The Symphony IO MK2 starts at 5K$ you are getting the same intervals as the Symphony its more then just for a iPad it’s a Studio interface that works on iPad. Update the USB now powers the iPad or iPhone and midi over usb.
That’s right!
For the Apogee Symphony Flagship AD/DA, it’s worth the price. Many would spend $1500 on an Apollo X sound, when you can have high end apogee conversion for the same price range. Think about what it would do to your music. Don’t be cheap
Great video, thanks! Question...I've got a slightly older iPad Pro, it has a Lightning connector instead of USB-C. Curious if you did any testing on hooking up one of these (with a USB-C adapter of course) to the Symphony? Did it work okay? Thanks again!
3:49 Hey man, love your video! Came across it and that Keyboard caught my eye! Can you tell me what kind of d of keyboard that is!? Wanna pick up one for myself! Thanks! 🤙🏽
Thanks for the review, for $1500 I wish it would at least charge the IPad without a camera connection kit.
You had me until you mentioned that the USB port won't act as a hub for a midi controller like the Duet. I've run out of USB ports and I need the port on the Duet.
It looks like a nice device but I have some questions?? Did you encounter problems with connectivity? Because I read on some websites that this apogee desktop suffers from some disconnecting problems from the computer?
Amazing review. Man what are those mini led display attached to your speakers?
Sounds amazing though! At least you were very honest too!
My first GEN Scarlet 2i2 audio interface will not work with my iPad I use the Lightning to USB all it does is flash on and off making a noise
Side note: I have those same speakers as well, the IK Multimedia joints . Do you use a subwoofer or do you find the that bass is good enough?
I love that it has built in DSP, Alloy Preamps and works with the iPad Pro. A few questions though. Will all the apogee plugins work for iPad Pro? Also, could you use a power bank to power the Symphony Desktop to go truly mobile?
Actually a very mobile interface when you consider packing it in your gear bag with your iPad during travels. Compared to full sized interface set ups
True!
Good review. Have you compared this to the Apollo Twin X?
How do you connect hardware when in the mixing process?? Which output do you put it to and where is the output at?
I see you rocking the audient interface
Wow!!! This thing is amazing!!
I want this now
Is it an expandable interface with the optical? Meaning adding interfaces for more ins/outs on iPad.
Yes I believe so. I don’t need those capabilities but you can get a lot out of the routing using the digital I/o
@@HennyThaBizness oh ok I was just wondering since the iPad doesn’t allow multiple interfaces at one time like the desk type. I like to have more than two inputs for routing purposes. Would be cool to see the optical in use for the iPad. Thanks Henny🙏🏾💯
Yes 10x14
Yes, I've got it but haven't tried the optical ports yet.
@@joeljrichards so the iPad will reflect added inputs if you connect another interface? iPads only allow one interface at a time. The ipad doesn’t allow aggregate devices like the desktop or laptop.
Great review, thanks.
Do you have any latency? When you record with reverb ?
Interesting how it would compare to the antelope zen synergy pro or studio.
i've wasted so much money over the years on apogee. Starting back when you had to buy the ad/da separately. There is no magic sauce anymore. Everyone has caught up and there are many companies bringing fantastic sound on class compliance devices that are 25% of this price.
Bullshit
Henny back outside!.. we missed you gang 💯
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UAD Apollo Twin USB/Thunderbolt is the ultimate winner in sound quality.
When using this with a Mac computer, can the computer keyboard's volume buttons control the Apogee's volume? I was able to do this with my old Apogee Ensemble
Great video bro. I highly recommend UAD's Solo. It's half priced, comes with all the bells and whistles, most of all, it's powered with USB C. Stay mobile guys.
If only UAD worked with iPads 🤷🏽♂️
@@HennyThaBizness You right. I see your angle now. It'd be perfect right? It's as if on one hand, interface 1 is mobile but doesn't support iPad Os and the other hand, interface 2 supports iPad Os but is stationary. What's that saying? Stuck between a rock and a hard place? Yeah that's right.
Is the DSP working on the iPad too? I read that it only worked on desktop.
Also too bad it doesn’t charge the ipad, and that the host and the digital expansion don’t work on the ipad :(
5666! Stay amazing Henny! You are one of my role models!
what kind of interface can I use to plug in my (been in my closet for 10 years) AvidKeyStudio keyboard to my iPad Pro or Macbook? THX Henny!
Can you help me I don’t know why after I download my apogee app I can not use my garage band anymore it say “ Garage band unexpectedly quit while trying to use the audio Unit clearmountain space by apogee This plug in may require an update” how can I fix this pls help me I try so hard and still can not work
Wasn’t expecting that price to be honest. Got be by surprise.
Minus well buy Mac mini M1 and a focusrite interface with that price instead. Or may not that, but an iPad Pro with highest storage and a digital to analog converter for monitoring.
Yup! I know for most of us using iOS devices it’s way too much. But if you’re in the need for the best pre amps in the game with a touch screen interface, there’s nothing better.
@@HennyThaBizness oh for sure. If you’re in desktop ecosystem, you can’t go wrong with it. But I feel iOS still needs to evolve more in order to consider an investment like this.
Bring fully fledged FL Studio or even Logic Pro to iPad and I might consider investing in this interface. In the meantime, I’ll keep it in hold.
Most interfaces don’t work on the Mac mini M1 yet. It will take a while for them to catch up. Symphony desktop is the best currently M1 compatible interface.
@@christianpescado4826 I’ll still wait. I can get a less expensive interfaces at good quality and upgrade later on as I add to savings account. Baby steps
What would be a great interface for a keyboard player who wants to record directly into their DAWS
You already have a midi keyboard? Using iOS? Let me know
Do they make one that charges the iPad? Also, what’s the best usb hub mobile interface with stereo input. Beside guitar and bass, I also have an analog poly synth and the pads sound best in stereo. I want something I can record in the studio, but also have to option of recording guitar and bass from my sofa in the living room.
USB to MIDI is coming soon. It’s on the list of upcoming updates on the apogee websites.
Great review! I was looking for an interface for streaming or online meeting, this will be overkill! How nice if road caster pro can come in this size 😂
Right!
I was thinking about buying the Audiofuse Studio, which costs nearly £800.00 here in the U.K. I looked at the price of the Apogee Symphony and at £1280.00 it costs more than my 2020 11in iPad Pro. It’s very nice but I think I’ll go for the Audiofuse Studio.
Every apple ios products will be out of software updates in nearly 5 years. Hovewer such hardwares will last probably one or more decades
what do you think aboit an all optical audio set up do something like that exsist
I want to connect my korg kaossilator pro+ to my ipad pro 12.9. Will this interface allow me to do that or is there another way?
cool review but please edit the text transcription - e.g. DACs ist NOT supposed to be auto-transcribed as DEX here... might be off-putting for the hearing impaired.
My one major problem with it is the i/o
I need to be able to do atmos level surround processing, but they only put a toslink on it, meaning it can only do 7.1, and you need basically an amp to connect it to, meaning non-powered monitors.
This forces me to look at the apogee symphony mkII, instead.
At a good price what microphone would be great for recording vocals that give industry quality sound.
It works with iPad because it’s class compliant, not because it has an USB C port, slight difference
Could you test the Windows compatibility? I really want one but they’re made for Mac. I do have a Mac but I primarily record on a Windows desktop
RME Babyface Pro FS is a strong contender for "best iOS interface for your money".
Is this better than Rme?
What about the Apollo how does this compare to the Apollo?
I noticed you have the new Shure mic back there 😉😎
Yup still going strong.
Dang, you had me until the $1500 price tag!! 😳
Steven Espaniola save up; it’s well worth it
Get the Motu Ultralite MK5 once in stock
I see you also go the Shure MV7. I opted for the Presonus PD70 for voice over.
Wow sounds amazing🤦🏾♂️ just bought a xenyx control 2 usb by behringet also got the x-touch UCS for my iPad Pro for Christmas 😡
That USB HOST spot, will that work with say a USB MIC like the Elgato 3 Wave?
I record vocals iPad pro and my Apogee hypemic would this help with the quality of recording or is the Hypemic enough?
How’s it with a iPad 8 whilst using an adapter for USB-C ? (Since iPad 8 uses the older port)
Even better than Audioduse Studio or Antelope Zen?
You said 15 and didn’t get out the hundred and I started looking through the car and couch to save change.
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wats ur thoughts comparing this to the newly announced antelope audio's zen go product?
Does the dsp work with iOS devices?
Great review I wish you would have shown how you connected it to Cubasis.
I have the Apogee One a while back will try to connect it to Cubasis.
It’s basically plug and play. Didn’t have to configure much at all 👍🏼
Thanks Hen! But that $1,500 .......!!!!!! ....lol. Have you ever tried that Steinberg UR22C or 44C with dsp on the inputs ... is it on your list of future reviews?
I have. They both are solid devices but this on a different level of quality.
SYMPHONY DESKTOP or UAD TWIN X ?
Will the Audient iD14 MK2 work with iOS?
that hype mic would be great for streaming using my phone, but its 350
is it working fine with windows 10 ?
If UAD makes iOS software to control their Apollos, game over especially if the arrow is bus powered. Only a handful of people need this amount of power on the go. I know Apple and Apogee sleep together but UAD could compete very strongly here.