FAQ: Apollo X Gen 2 + SoundID Headphone Calibration Promo

For a limited time – from May 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026 – buy an eligible new Apollo X Gen 2 from an authorized UA retailer and get Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and Sonarworks SoundID Headphone Calibration, worth $149, for FREE!

Which Apollos are eligible for this promotion, and which plug-ins do I get?

The following Apollos are eligible for this promotion and offer the plug-ins listed below:

Are there any additional details and limitations regarding this promotion?

Offer valid only for customers who purchase an eligible Apollo X Gen 2 from an authorized UA retailer between May 1, 2026, and May 31, 2026. Customers must register their purchase by June 15, 2026 to receive free promotional plug-ins. No substitutions are available with this promotion.

All fulfillment is subject to approval by Universal Audio.

How long is the promotion for?

The promotion begins on May 1, 2026, and ends on May 31, 2026.

How do I redeem my SoundID Reference for Headphones license?

To redeem your SoundID Reference for Headphones license, follow these steps:

1. Register your new Apollo X Gen 2 interface on our website before June 15th, 2026.
2. Open UA Connect. If you have not yet installed UA Connect, please download and install it first.
3. In UA Connect, under the Apollo & UAD-2 tab, you will find your code for SoundID Reference for Headphones and the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on.
4. Visit the Sonarworks website to create an account and redeem your code for SoundID Reference for Headphones and unlock the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on.

I bought a Apollo X Gen 2 from an authorized retailer, but it won't arrive before May 31, 2026. What should I do?

As long as you purchased the device before May 31, 2026, and you register it to your account before June 15, 2026, you will benefit from the promotion.

I already own one or more of the software titles included in the offer. Can I get a replacement?

We will not offer alternate options if you already own some or all of the titles included in this promotion.

Are there any upgrade paths available for SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones or SoundID Reference for Multichannel? 

Yes, this promotion includes Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Headphones, but Sonarworks offers upgrades for other versions in their store. To see the upgrade paths available for Speaker or Multichannel versions of SoundID Reference, look here.