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UAD Apollo x4 Review | Top 5 Reasons Why I Love It

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  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
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    After having the UAD Apollo x4 for a couple of months, in this video I share the top 5 reasons why I love it and why I think it is the best desktop interface to buy in 2022.
    The first feature I love is very underrated, but it is having two headphone jacks built in, where each person can have an independent instrumental and vocal mix. Makes working with others a breeze. Having access to four unison preamps, four core DSP and having zero latency is also amazing. The converters sound wonderful and most importantly, the workflow of the Apollo x4 is the best that I have seen personally. The combination of their Console software and the Apollo hardware works flawlessly together.
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    ▬▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬
    0:00 - Intro
    0:10 - Reason 1: Two Headphone Jacks
    0:54 - Reason 2: Four Unison Preamps
    2:23 - Reason 3: Zero Latency & Quad Core DSP
    5:01 - Reason 4: Amazing AD/DA Conversion
    6:11 - Reason 5: Better Workflow
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 44

  • @garyclement2888
    @garyclement2888 7 місяців тому +1

    Very good video. I'm thinking about purchasing this one.

  • @TennaOfficial
    @TennaOfficial 2 роки тому +2

    the most helpful videos✨

  • @renedlamuertegarcia444
    @renedlamuertegarcia444 11 місяців тому +1

    super helpful!

  • @hakankursunmusic
    @hakankursunmusic 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!!!

  • @sebastiandutour7940
    @sebastiandutour7940 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful video, im new to this subject i was wondering if its possible to use 5 xlr unison mics (to record a piano) using this audio interface. Is it possible or i would need to get the x6 version instead?

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  Рік тому

      Are you recoding with 5 different mics at the same time? If so then you need the x8p

  • @dspoet1
    @dspoet1 2 роки тому +2

    I sold my Apollo Twin X and got the RME UCX II. Better converters, better clocking, and better preamps.

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  2 роки тому

      Would be interested to see a blind comparison video if it’s out there!

    • @Tomsdrawings
      @Tomsdrawings 8 місяців тому

      Out of interest: did you get your head around TotalMix? Isn’t that a tough nut to crack? This is holding me back.

    • @henrikpetersson3463
      @henrikpetersson3463 8 місяців тому

      @@TomsdrawingsTotalMix might me more flexible than the Apollo Console but it totally sucks UX-wise. Very good products and company otherwise.

    • @Tomsdrawings
      @Tomsdrawings 8 місяців тому

      @hendrikpetersson3463 Thank you

  • @simonsmith2642
    @simonsmith2642 Рік тому +1

    So is this the solution I need, to remove a lot of hardware from our live rig? I play in a duo with an electronic musician, so we can run 2 vocal chains, a guitar amp sim chain, and an analog synth chain, without the live latency woes?

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  Рік тому +1

      Definitely can use it in a live setting!

  • @Dante-qf9yd
    @Dante-qf9yd 2 роки тому +1

    Can you compare the Universal Audio Volt to their Apollo?

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  2 роки тому +1

      If UAD can send me a Volt to compare, for sure 🔥

  • @Jovanmusictime
    @Jovanmusictime 5 місяців тому +1

    So may i confirm that I must have Apollo interface for the plugins to work? Thanks

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  5 місяців тому +1

      Now they have some plugins that work without an Apollo, but some still require the Apollo. On their website, they now have a chart showing which plugins can run with/without an Apollo

    • @Jovanmusictime
      @Jovanmusictime 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Semyon_Music Nice. Will check it out. Thanks.

  • @JawillOwens
    @JawillOwens 2 роки тому +1

    Whats the difference between the UAD Neve Preamp vs the UAD Neve 1073?

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  2 роки тому +1

      the UAD neve preamp is just a software emulation (with small changes that happen at the hardware level like the impedance of the preamp) of the neve 1073 preamp, trying to emulate the sound of the original 1073 hardware unit. A neve 1073 preamp purchased as a standalone hardware unit is an entirely different preamp.

    • @JawillOwens
      @JawillOwens 2 роки тому +1

      @@Semyon_Music Gotcha mate! I assumed it was just a 1073 without the EQ section.

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  2 роки тому

      @@JawillOwens the EQ in the UAD neve 1073 plugin sounds great on vocals if you boost the high end a bit

    • @JawillOwens
      @JawillOwens 2 роки тому +1

      @@Semyon_Music I've been thinking about grabbing it.

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  2 роки тому +1

      @@JawillOwens I highly recommend it. I think it's on sale now too. The other 2 good unison plugins are the Avalon and the Manley voxbox. Get demos of all 3 and see which one fits your vocal best

  • @jer7255
    @jer7255 Рік тому +1

    So if I’m tracking with someone else I should get a x4 ? Instead of the quad?

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  Рік тому

      Depends how many things you’re tracking at once. If it’s just 2 mono signals, then the twin is good, if it’s 4 inputs at the same time, then x4 is better

    • @jer7255
      @jer7255 Рік тому +1

      @@Semyon_Music is stereo better right? I’m kinda new to this. I want to track me and another artist I’m Stereo

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  Рік тому

      Unless there’s a specific reason for stereo, all vocals should be recorded in mono, so 2 channels should be enough for you (one mono channel for you and one mono channel to record the other person)

  • @Dante-qf9yd
    @Dante-qf9yd 2 роки тому +1

    You said this is the best? Is this good as the Apogee Symphony Desktop?

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  2 роки тому

      I’ve never used the Apogee but the Symphony Desktop only has 2 preamps whereas the Apollo x4 has 4 preamps if you need more I/O

    • @MrBassDouble
      @MrBassDouble 7 місяців тому

      No, Apogee has the best symphony AD/DA converters & +80 db preamps, but if you want more than 2 In/Out & plugins you can get the Apollo X4 is a great interface! :)

  • @apostolicway2604
    @apostolicway2604 2 роки тому +1

    Can you purchase and use without using console, only use with my daw?

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  2 роки тому

      you'll need to download console to get all the drivers. After that, you can use just through your daw if that is a preference

    • @apostolicway2604
      @apostolicway2604 2 роки тому +1

      Got it, thank you

    • @nellatruc
      @nellatruc Рік тому

      @@apostolicway2604 If you’re on a Mac, I’d recommend downloading Luna and giving that a test drive. It integrates Console directly within the DAW itself and it’s a mighty fine DAW at that! No more bouncing between whatever DAW you use and Console.

    • @apostolicway2604
      @apostolicway2604 Рік тому

      Thank you for the info. Update: I ended up going w audient i44 latest model and loving it. I hear the hype on the apollos but I don’t know just not convinced honestly. Again I’m happy so far.

  • @JC-lb2mg
    @JC-lb2mg 4 місяці тому

    I bought a rme.
    unpacked it.
    opened the software.
    worked 2 hours on it : NOTHING WORKED. REALLY NOTHING!
    looks (and works ) like from 1987
    send it back ...
    See how different taste and habit is...

  • @tuneunleashed
    @tuneunleashed 2 роки тому +1

    To be honest I wanted one but I realized how useless and outdated UAD is. Sure the plugins may sound great but with the MacBook M1's out and how PCs have evolved is it still worth the price when it computer with its internal DSP can do 10x more than an Apollo could and when it comes to Plugins Apollo is far from the best and they're expensive. RME UCX ii smokes this thing, it has better latency with USB 2.0, better preamps better, everything!

    • @Semyon_Music
      @Semyon_Music  2 роки тому +2

      The new M1 MacBooks are so good! At the end of the day, music gear is all just personal preference! I'll check out that RME interface to compare 🔥

    • @studio_person
      @studio_person 2 роки тому +3

      on paper (specs) Apollo is far superior in terms of sound than UCX ii