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 Mac computers. For Mac, 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 audio program.
Windows Compatibility Notes
- 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended.
- Computers that do not have USB 3 or higher natively built into the motherboard are not compatible.
- Older Windows operating systems are untested with the latest UAD software releases. Although untested configurations may work, they are not supported.
- For information regarding legacy compatibility with older Windows versions, refer to the UAD Software Archives.
- Using Apple's Boot Camp or virtual desktop software to run Windows on Mac computers is not supported and not recommended.
- *Some systems that use USB host controllers from the following manufacturers may not be compatible with UA devices. See this article for additional details: USB Connection Info for UA Devices.
- AMD
- Etron
- Fresco Logic
- Nvidia
- Texas Instruments