Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Essentials + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
- Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo
- Experience analog tones with Unison preamps, letting you record in realtime through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fende…
- Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 D…
- Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
- Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the take
Mubboo Value Score: 2.9/10
How it stacks up
Rated 4.2/5 — better than 15% of 54 Audio Interfaces we track. Premium-tier pricing at $1299.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| Universal Audio | MOTU (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1299 | $279.95 |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Reviews | 25 | 12 |
| Mubboo Score | 2.9/10 | 4.1/10 |
The category leader MOTU M4 Desktop 4x4 USB Type-C Audio-MIDI Int offers better ratings at $279.95.
Quick Specs
- Audio Input
- XLR
- Item Weight
- 4 Pounds
- Manufacturer
- Universal Audio
- Model Number
- APTXQG2-ESS
- Customer Reviews
- 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Operating System
- Windows, macOS
- Compatible Devices
- Personal Computer
- Number of Channels
- 32
What reviewers say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Check if you need MIDI ports, as some models lack them. You may need a separate preamp for low-output dynamic mics. Setup can be confusing on some brands, so be prepared to update drivers.
Rating reliability
About Universal Audio
- 11 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.5/5 across all products
- Price range: $139 – $3299
- Categories: Audio Interfaces
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Universal Audio Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Essentials + worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 2.9/10, with a 4.2/5 rating from 25 reviews — better than 15% of Audio Interfaces we track.
How much does the Universal Audio Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 cost?
It is currently $1299 — premium-tier pricing for Audio Interfaces.
How does it compare to the top-rated Audio Interfaces?
The category leader MOTU M4 Desktop 4x4 USB Type-C Audio-MIDI Int offers better ratings at $279.95.
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