Universal Audio Apollo - Manual (Page 17)

Apollo Hardware Manual Software Installation 17
Software Installation
Simplified procedures for software installation are in this manual. For complete and detailed procedures, refer
to the UAD System Manual.
About UAD Software
The UAD Installer installs all the software necessary to configure and use Apollo and UAD Powered Plug-Ins. It
also installs the Apollo hardware device drivers so the audio interface can communicate with the host
computer. Therefore the UAD Installer must be run even if you intend to use Apollo without the use of Console or
UAD Powered Plug-Ins functionality.
Apollo installation, registration, and authorization consists of four main steps:
1. UAD software installation: Run the installer from download or included disk.
2. Connect Apollo to the host computer (and other gear): See example setups starting on page 21.
3. Apollo device registration: Add the device to your my.uaudio.com account.
4. UAD plug-in authorization: Download and apply the UAD authorization file.
Important: Install Software First
If you are installing Apollo software for the first time, install the software before connecting Apollo. If you are
updating to a newer version of Apollo software or installing additional UAD devices, it is not necessary to
remove the previous UAD software or hardware from the system, but you should still install the newer software
before adding new UAD devices.
Software System Requirements
Apollo has specific host computer software requirements in addition to the hardware requirements that are
listed on page 6. Refer to the Apollo Software Manual for these requirements.
Software Updates
The software in the retail package may not contain the latest Apollo software; the latest version is
recommended. If the software is already installed, the UAD Meter & Control Panel application has convenient
buttons that check for the most recent version. Please check our website for software updates at:
• www.uaudio.com/support/uad/downloads.html
Preparation
Close all open files and applications before starting the installation procedure. Specifically, make sure the
Console, UAD Meter & Control Panel, and DAW applications are quit.
Important: Verify the computer system date and time are set correctly before installing the software and/or
launching the Console or UAD Meter & Control Panel applications for the first time.
Software Installation Procedure
1. Launch the software installer. It’s on the included disk or it can be downloaded from our website.
2. The installer will guide you through the installation procedure.
3. Connect Apollo to the computer with a FireWire or Thunderbolt cable and power it up. See example
setups starting on page 21.
Note: On Windows systems, at this point the driver install wizard should launch. Wait for the wizard to
complete its routines before proceeding.
4. Software installation is complete. Proceed to “Registration & Authorization” on page 18.