Apollo Solo Heritage Edition

The brand Universal audio

The Apollo Solo Heritage Edition is a Thunderbolt sound card from Universal Audio.

Key highlights of the Universal Audio Solo Heritage Edition

• UAD SOLO Core processor for professional-quality recording, mixing and mastering.
• Two Unison preamps for remarkable sonic authenticity and creative flexibility.
• This card comes with a suite of 5 plug-in collections giving you all the tools you need to create studio-quality music.
• Emulation of analog processors to exploit the combined potential of digital and analog.
• Ultra-low latency for real-time recording and monitoring.
• LUNA recording system with real-time accelerated monitoring for a complete, immersive recording experience.
• Front-mounted Hi-Z instrument input for simplicity and harmonization with the rest of your setup.
• Power supply via Thunderbolt 3 port for direct power supply and fast data transfer.
• Compatible with Mac and Windows systems for impressive versatility.
• High-quality construction and components for outstanding sound and long life.

Features of the Thunderbolt Universal Audio Solo Heritage Edition sound card

Two Unison preamps

Unison preamps faithfully reproduce the sound of the most famous classic preamps, such as those by Neve, Manley or Avalon. Choose the one best suited to your voice or instruments, adjust impedances and gain, and get a remarkable, personalized sound to integrate into your musical creations.

Real-time recording with LUNA

LUNA is the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) designed by Universal Audio to take full advantage of their audio interfaces. Play and record in real time, easily and without latency, so you can follow your musical inspiration without restriction. As LUNA is perfectly integrated with UAD plug-ins, you can use it on all your projects.

Integrated software bundles

One of the major assets of the Apollo Solo Heritage Edition is its impressive set of plug-ins, including emulations of compressors, equalizers, reverbs and virtual instruments. These include Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy), UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ Collection and Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection.

High-end design

This sound card from Universal Audio features a solid construction. Its sturdy chassis, remarkable compactness and top-quality components are designed to last for many years, even if you transport it regularly. The Apollo Solo’s sleek design will blend seamlessly into your studio.

Explore new possibilities with Universal Audio Solo Heritage Edition

The Apollo Solo Heritage Edition is a portable interface designed for musicians, electronic artists and songwriters. This extraordinary product incorporates the best amp in its class, high-end converters and great versatility. All this makes it an ideal choice for experienced and demanding users.

Our experts’ opinion

• We particularly liked the Unison mic preamps, which are able to offer highly accurate emulation of legendary mic preamps and guitar amps. This guarantees rich, detailed sound and deliciously vintage tones.
• This Thunderbolt sound card is almost twice as fast as a USB equivalent. This speed is important for working in real time on your sounds, especially via specialized software plug-ins.
• Each integrated software plug-in extends your musical creation capabilities. The Heritage Edition bundle includes UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection, Pure Plate Reverb or UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, while the Realtime Analog Classics bundle includes Raw Distortion, Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp and Marshall® Plexi Classic Guitar Amp.