Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen2 Essentials+

Record big sessions with authentic analog sound.

Our most advanced Apollo x8p is here. For bands, engineers, and producers who need eight Unison™ mic preamps, highest-resolution audio conversion, and realtime UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more without latency — Apollo x8 puts legendary UA sound and craftsmanship right in your rack.

• Produce music with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, and hear every detail with unprecedented dynamic range  
• Use eight Unison preamps to capture large sessions with the sound of iconic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more  
• Record through UAD plug-ins in realtime with onboard HEXA Core DSP  
• 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

Produce Music with the World’s Most Trusted Audio Interface

We built Apollo x8p for producers and bands who need highest-quality audio with expanded analog inputs. With its elite-class Apollo X audio conversion, unprecedented dynamic range, and enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x8p is the only audio interface that gives you authentic analog sound and workflows for large sessions.

Record Through Eight Unison Preamps

Use Unison™ technology to track in realtime with the sound of classic preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more — giving you the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x8p features our highest-resolution D/A converters ever. This enhanced monitoring — when paired with the newest 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 Big Sessions with the Authentic Sound of Analog

Apollo x8p gives you the tools used by the world’s best engineers, right out of the box. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg, you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds to bring your recordings to new heights.

Find Your Perfect Workflow

Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8p has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7.1 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 x8p’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.