Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen2 Essentials+

The centerpiece of your next music production.

Produce hits with our most advanced Apollo x6 to date. Featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, two Unison™ mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Neve, API, Manley, Auto-Tune, and more without latency — Apollo x6 puts decades of inspiring analog sound right in your rack.

• Produce music with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, and hear every detail with unprecedented dynamic range  
• Record and mix through UAD plug-ins in realtime with onboard HEXA Core DSP  
• Use dual Unison preamps to get the sound of iconic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more  
• Work faster with new UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and more
• Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®
• Get included UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions

The New Centerpiece of Your Rack

We built Apollo x6 for producers who need the highest-quality sound, without additional analog preamps found in larger rackmount models. With unprecedented dynamic range, elite-class Apollo X audio conversion, and enhanced D/A monitoring, Apollo x6 puts the sound of the stars right in your rack.

Record Through Iconic Preamps

Use two Unison™ preamps and front panel Hi‑Z instrument inputs to track in realtime with the sound of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, Fender, Marshall, and dozens more. And with six additional line inputs, it’s easy to connect your hardware synths, keyboards, and outboard gear.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x6 features our highest-resolution D/A converters ever. This enhanced monitoring — when paired with features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks* — means you’ll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones.

Mix with Vintage & Modern Sounds

Along with included synthesizers and tape echos, Teletronix LA-2A compressors, and Pultec EQs — you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hit-making tools that will push your productions to the next level.

Find Your Perfect Workflow

Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x6 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 5.1 Surround Sound, and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x6’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains — a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

Expand Your Studio as You Grow

Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for up to 128 channels of premium I/O in your DAW, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.