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Installation & Configuration
Note: Items on this page are detailed in the Apollo Software Manual. See About
Apollo 8 Documentation for related information.
System Requirements
All system requirements must be met for Apollo 8 to operate properly. Before proceeding
with installation, see the system requirements in the Apollo Software Manual.
Software Installation
The software must be installed to use the hardware and UAD plug-ins. The UAD Powered
Plug-Ins software installer contains the Apollo 8 software and drivers.
To obtain the latest UAD Powered Plug-Ins software installer, visit:
• www.uaudio.com/downloads
Registration and Authorization
Apollo 8 must be registered and authorized at my.uaudio.com to unlock UAD plug-ins
that are bundled with the product. Registration and authorization via a web browser is
triggered automatically by the UAD software the first time the device is connected.
System Configuration
Complete details about setting up the Apollo 8 system, including how to integrate with a
DAW and related information, are included in the Apollo Software Manual.
Console Application
The included Console application is the software interface for the Apollo 8 hardware.
Console controls Apollo 8 and its digital mixing, monitoring, and Realtime UAD
Processing features. Console is also used to configure Apollo 8’s I/O settings such as
sample rate, clock source, and reference levels.
For complete details about how to operate Console, refer to the Apollo Software Manual.
Apollo Expanded
When more I/O and/or DSP is needed, up to four Apollo interfaces can be cascaded
together via Thunderbolt in a multiple-unit configuration. For complete details about
multi-unit cascading, refer to the Apollo Software Manual.
UA Support Videos
Many informational videos are available online to help you get started with Apollo 8:
• www.uaudio.com/support/thunderbolt
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