Apollo software overview – Universal Audio Apollo Software User Manual
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Apollo Software Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Apollo Software Overview
Apollo has several software components that comprise the complete Apollo system. A
brief description of each component is provided below, along with a link to complete
details about the component.
Console Application
The Console application is Apollo’s primary software interface. Its main function is to
control the hardware unit and its digital mixing and monitoring capabilities. The Console
mixer is where Realtime UAD processing using UAD Powered Plug-Ins is configured.
Important Fundamental Concept:
The primary function of Console is to control
Apollo’s low-latency hardware input monitoring and Realtime UAD Processing, and
Console must be used to take advantage of these features. Console replaces the
software monitoring feature of the DAW mixer.
For complete details, see
“Chapter 3: Console Application” beginning on page 19
Console Recall Plug-In
Console Recall is a DAW plug-in supplied in VST, RTAS, AAX 64, and Audio Units for-
mats. Console Recall offers additional convenience when using Apollo and/or the Console
application in conjunction with a DAW. Its primary function is to store complete Console
configurations within the DAW project file.
For complete details, see
“Chapter 4: Console Recall Plug-In” beginning on page 71
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UAD Powered Plug-Ins
UAD Powered Plug-Ins are the software plug-in titles containing the DSP algorithms.
UAD plug-ins are loaded within a host application for audio processing on Apollo’s in-
tegrated UAD-2 DSP accelerator (Console and DAWs are host applications). Each UAD
plug-in contains a graphical user interface (GUI) and various control parameters that can
be manipulated to achieve the desired sonic results.
Typical UAD plug-in window
Apollo includes numerous UAD Powered Plug-Ins that are bundled with the device. Op-
tional UAD plug-ins can be evaluated without functional limitations for 14 days in demo
mode. Optional plug-in licenses can be purchased at the