This article lists the system requirements for the following devices:
General Requirements
- Windows PC with available built-in USB 3 or 4 port*
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- Intel or AMD* processor
- USB 3.0 or higher cable
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Note: We highly recommend having at least 100 GB of free storage on your internal hard drive
Important Notes
- USB cables must be purchased separately for Apollo Solo USB and Apollo Twin X USB models.
- See this article for additional info on USB cables and connections: USB Connection Info for UA Devices.
- Quad core CPU or better is recommended for optimum DAW performance.
- Apollo USB models are not compatible with macOS. For information on macOS-compatible devices, please see the Apollo X Series (Thunderbolt).
Windows Usage Notes
- Certain Windows settings are necessary for optimum performance. See this article for details: Optimizing Windows for UA Devices.
- ASIO and WDM driver modes are compatible. Using the ASIO driver is recommended whenever supported by the host application.
Windows Compatibility Notes
- 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet hybrid) are not recommended.
- For information regarding legacy compatibility with older Windows versions, refer to the UAD Software Archives.
- Windows operating systems running on Virtual Machines are untested and not supported.
- Connect into a USB port that uses an Intel USB host controller, or one that complies with Intel xHCI 1.1 specification or higher. See this article for additional details: USB Connection Info for UA Devices. *
- USB host controllers made by AMD on earlier AM4 platforms (Zen 2 or earlier) may have limited compatibility. See this article for additional details: PCIe to USB 3 Expansion Cards. *