UAD Apollo x4

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UAD Apollo x4 Nov 27, 2021 5:14:31 GMT -6

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Post by reddirt on Nov 27, 2021 5:14:31 GMT -6

Any one got anything to relate about the UAD X4 -(good and bad). I'm in the throes of re-vamping my eqpt and the portable nature of the X4 is enticing not to mention it has inbuilt quad DSP.

Is it truly up to the audio standard of the rack units ? Saw a mention of them getting hot; is that an issue?

It would mean committing to Luna, how is Luna for editing recorded tracks?

My other option is to re-invest in Tools (i'm currently still on PT 10) ; using my Prism Titan and getting at least a thunderbolt quad satellite for the plugs I'm currently running on a firewire satellite.
The subscription thing is bugging me though.....

(Still chewing over the computor - either a 16" M 1 MBP - pricey but portable; or a current mac mini which would appear to be up to the task at half the price.)

Thanks for reading; i'm thinking out loud a little here but if anyone's got anything to add re the X4 particularly, I'd be happy to hear it . - all opinions welcome.

Cheers, Ross

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UAD Apollo x4 Nov 27, 2021 5:27:56 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by kcatthedog on Nov 27, 2021 5:27:56 GMT -6

You don’t have to use Luna, the original console app is still included: use whatever daw you prefer.

Heat doesn’t matter, as long as it is able to dissipate.

It should have same electronics as X but only the x16 has the best at the time DA.

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UAD Apollo x4 Nov 27, 2021 15:08:44 GMT -6 via mobile ragan and kcatthedog like this

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Post by gravesnumber9 on Nov 27, 2021 15:08:44 GMT -6

It does get warm but just use common sense and you’ll be fine.

Hard to answer the rest without knowing what you’re comparing it to. If comparing it to Twin I think it’s a no-brainer if only for the better ADAT connections (twin is “in” only).

Compared to rack the biggest drawback is lack of flex routing in Console. Depending on what your needs are you could probably get around this with astute use of Cue mixes, but again that depends on what you need to do. And you only really need flex routing at all if you’re doing a lot of patching of outboard.

Personally I love the x4. I added an x8 recently for more I/o but the x4 still takes place of pride in the center of my desk.

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UAD Apollo x4 Nov 28, 2021 4:49:18 GMT -6 kcatthedog likes this

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Post by sirthought on Nov 28, 2021 4:49:18 GMT -6

I think the x4 is a nice unit, if only way too pricey...but that's UAD. The biggest advantage compared to the other desktop units is it has an optical out, as well as in. This could be useful for sending up to 8 channels out digitally for summing, or your 2 bus to a monitor setup. Given that there are limited analog outputs, the option to send your monitor mix out digitally could be a big deal if you want to use those analog outputs for outboard gear.

Other than that it's just a couple more preamps, which you may or may not need. I think the x4 sonically has some advantages over the the Twin MKII, but likely nothing that you'd really be able to point to as anything other than a preference for one or the other. You can still make a good product with the basic Twin.

Me...I prefer the x6 or other rack units over the x4. You can do more routing options in Console or Luna. You can daisy chain your Thunderbolt connections. There's more analog I/O, and more digital I/O. Just a step up from the x4 to the x6 gives you way more expandability and routing options.

kcatthedog Temp Super Helpful Dude Posts: 15,110	UAD Apollo x4 Nov 28, 2021 7:01:53 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kcatthedog on Nov 28, 2021 7:01:53 GMT -6 ^^this^^, the main advantage of the 4 is mobility, like a twin, but if you don’t need that, then the X6, offers a lot more.

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