Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition Review (April 2024)

Description

In this review post we’re going to be discussing the Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition, including an overview of its unique features.

Product Description

• A special edition of UA’s acclaimed Apollo x4 interface — with a premium suite of 10 award-winning plug-in titles from Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, UA, and more — a $2,400 value
• Elite-class A/D and D/A conversion derived from Apollo X rackmount interfaces paired with 4 Unison mic preamps deliver stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
• 4 Unison mic preamps offer stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
• UAD QUAD Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
• Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac only)
• Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs, including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
• Dual front-panel Unison-enabled Hi-Z instrument inputs and headphone outs
• Built-in Talkback mic and dedicated monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
• Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via optical ADAT/SPDIF
• Also includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, additional LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more

Product Features

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Strong build
• Reasonable price
• Extremely dependable
• Favorable customer review ratings
• Worth the investment
• Fantastic sound quality
• Best suited for studio recording and live performance

Cons

• Large in size
• Rather expensive
• Alternative products which may be better expensive
• Mixed customer reviews

Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition Demo

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Our Verdict

Where to Buy

The best place to buy this product has to be Amazon, due to their competitive pricing and fantastic customer service.

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