This article lists the system requirements for the Rack series (Apollo x6, Apollo x8, Apollo x8p, Apollo x16 and Apollo x16D) and the Desktop series (Apollo Twin X, Apollo x4), both Gen 1 and Gen 2.
General Requirements
- Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cable (not included)
- 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.
macOS
- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, 3 or 4 port
- macOS 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, Sonoma 14*
- Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
Important Note: Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® requires macOS Big Sur 11 as a minimum operating system requirement on Apple computers.
Windows
- Available Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port
- Windows 10 64-bit edition or Windows 11
Note: compatibility with older macOS versions is possible with the 5.9 and 5.2 Legacy versions of SoundID Reference, learn more here: SoundID Reference software releases (component matrix and support status).
Notes
- Operating systems not listed above are untested. Although untested operating systems may work, they are not supported by Universal Audio. Prior UAD software for older operating systems and discontinued UAD products is available in the UAD software archives.
- Apollo X Gen 2 interfaces require UAD Software v11.5.0 as a minimum version.
- Pre-release and beta versions of operating systems are not supported.
- 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended.
- AMD systems are untested with UAD Thunderbolt devices. Although untested systems may work, they are not supported by Universal Audio.
- For updated details on macOS and Windows compatibility, visit this page.
Hardware, License and OS Requirements for SoundID Reference
- At least one Apollo X interface (Gen 1 or Gen 2) configured as the monitor unit
- UAD Software v11.5.1 or newer
- UAD Console v1.2.1 or newer
- Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on product license
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SoundID Reference product license(s)
- SoundID Reference for Headphones: apply headphone profiles
- SoundID Reference for Speakers and Headphones: apply headphone and speaker profiles (stereo) with calibrated bass management for stereo/subwoofer setups.
- SoundID Reference for Multichannel: apply headphone and speaker profiles (stereo/multichannel)
Note: A measurement microphone is needed for speaker calibration.
- An internet connection to authenticate your SoundID Reference license.
Note: Offline use is not supported. - Supported operating systems:
- macOS 11 Big sur and above
- Windows 10 and 11