Post by kcatthedog on Nov 24, 2017 10:49:39 GMT -6
At ua forum there were bunch of questions about the new Apollo Central skin that runs UA console from ST Console controller for Tracking.
I asked ST CS to chime in and they started a new FAQ on their site:
Here is the current content:
What is Apollo Central?
Apollo Central For Console 1 is a software extension of Console 1 that allows for hands-on control of the Universal Audio Apollo Console.
For a quick walkthrough of Apollo Central and what it can do, please check the videos to the right.
What is the Universal Audio Apollo Console?
It's a software mixer included with Universal Audio Apollo audio interfaces; please check the website below for further information:
help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/210531926-Console-2-0-Explained
What do I need in order to run Apollo Central?
Console 1 hardware (MkI or MkII)
Console 1 software version 2.4.36 or higher (Apollo Central is included)
A Universal Audio Apollo audio interface
The latest UAD software installed (Apollo Console is included)
How do I start Apollo Central?
When you first start the Console 1 On-Screen Display, it will be started in the normal Console 1 operating mode. To toggle between Console 1 and Apollo Central mode, press Shift + Mode (Shift + Display Auto on MkI units). The Apollo Central mode is indicated by the "Apollo Central" logo in the top right corner of the On-Screen Display.
Can I control UAD plug-ins in my DAW using Apollo Central?
No, you can only control UAD plug-ins loaded into the Apollo Console application.
Which UAD plug-ins (100+) are pre-mapped and working in Apollo Central mode?
All should be pre-mapped and controllable, but new releases from UA might not be available at the day of release.
What exactly is the difference between the regular Console 1 mode and the Apollo Central mode?
When Console 1 is run in its default mode, you control the included Solid State Logic SL 4000 E channel strip (customizable with over 70 world-class plug-ins from Softube and Universal Audio).
In Apollo Central mode, you instead control the Universal Audio Apollo Console application, where you'll be able to load plug-ins and presets directly in your Apollo Console and you can control the plug-ins, channels, sends, monitoring.
Many use the Apollo Central mode while tracking, and the Console 1 default mode when mixing.
Does this mean I can control all UAD plug-ins in my DAW as well?
No, Apollo Central is used only to control the Apollo Console. However, many UAD plug-in equalizers and dynamic processors can be used to customize your channel strip in the default Console 1 mode.
How do we switch tabs in the Softube interface? I have a Unison plug-in loaded and another plug-in in the inserts. How do I switch from one to the other and vice versa?
All you need to do is to press the channel button again.
Can I customize the plug-in mappings?
No, this is not possible in either Apollo Central or the default Console 1 mode.
In Apollo Central mode, some UAD plug-ins have more parameters than the Console 1 hardware - how do you handle that?
You can press the Shift + Page down/up buttons to switch between parameter pages.
I Have a Question That Hasn't Been Answered Here, What do I Do?
Send us the question via Contact Softube Support. We'll answer you, and put the question here as well if it's a good one!
© 2017 Mattias Danielsson
I asked ST CS to chime in and they started a new FAQ on their site:
Here is the current content:
What is Apollo Central?
Apollo Central For Console 1 is a software extension of Console 1 that allows for hands-on control of the Universal Audio Apollo Console.
For a quick walkthrough of Apollo Central and what it can do, please check the videos to the right.
What is the Universal Audio Apollo Console?
It's a software mixer included with Universal Audio Apollo audio interfaces; please check the website below for further information:
help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/210531926-Console-2-0-Explained
What do I need in order to run Apollo Central?
Console 1 hardware (MkI or MkII)
Console 1 software version 2.4.36 or higher (Apollo Central is included)
A Universal Audio Apollo audio interface
The latest UAD software installed (Apollo Console is included)
How do I start Apollo Central?
When you first start the Console 1 On-Screen Display, it will be started in the normal Console 1 operating mode. To toggle between Console 1 and Apollo Central mode, press Shift + Mode (Shift + Display Auto on MkI units). The Apollo Central mode is indicated by the "Apollo Central" logo in the top right corner of the On-Screen Display.
Can I control UAD plug-ins in my DAW using Apollo Central?
No, you can only control UAD plug-ins loaded into the Apollo Console application.
Which UAD plug-ins (100+) are pre-mapped and working in Apollo Central mode?
All should be pre-mapped and controllable, but new releases from UA might not be available at the day of release.
What exactly is the difference between the regular Console 1 mode and the Apollo Central mode?
When Console 1 is run in its default mode, you control the included Solid State Logic SL 4000 E channel strip (customizable with over 70 world-class plug-ins from Softube and Universal Audio).
In Apollo Central mode, you instead control the Universal Audio Apollo Console application, where you'll be able to load plug-ins and presets directly in your Apollo Console and you can control the plug-ins, channels, sends, monitoring.
Many use the Apollo Central mode while tracking, and the Console 1 default mode when mixing.
Does this mean I can control all UAD plug-ins in my DAW as well?
No, Apollo Central is used only to control the Apollo Console. However, many UAD plug-in equalizers and dynamic processors can be used to customize your channel strip in the default Console 1 mode.
How do we switch tabs in the Softube interface? I have a Unison plug-in loaded and another plug-in in the inserts. How do I switch from one to the other and vice versa?
All you need to do is to press the channel button again.
Can I customize the plug-in mappings?
No, this is not possible in either Apollo Central or the default Console 1 mode.
In Apollo Central mode, some UAD plug-ins have more parameters than the Console 1 hardware - how do you handle that?
You can press the Shift + Page down/up buttons to switch between parameter pages.
I Have a Question That Hasn't Been Answered Here, What do I Do?
Send us the question via Contact Softube Support. We'll answer you, and put the question here as well if it's a good one!
© 2017 Mattias Danielsson
I think the ST stuff sound just as good as UA but if you have UA plugs and dsp already you can mix and match. 
