Apollo Thunderbolt Software Manual Introduction 12
Apollo Software Overview
Apollo has several software components that comprise the complete Apollo system. A
brief description of each component is provided below, along with a link to complete
details about the component.
Console Application
The Console application is Apollo’s primary software interface. Its main function is to
control the hardware unit and its digital mixing and monitoring capabilities. The Console
mixer is where Realtime UAD Processing using UAD Powered Plug-Ins is configured.
Important Fundamental Concept: The primary function of the included Console
application is to control Apollo’s hardware input monitoring, Unison plug-ins, and
Realtime UAD Processing. Console MUST be used to take advantage of these
features. Console replaces the software input monitoring feature of the DAW
mixer.
For an overview of the application, see Console Overview. For complete details, see
Console Reference.
Console Recall Plug-In
Console Recall is a DAW plug-in supplied in VST,
RTAS, AAX 64, and Audio Units formats. Console
Recall offers additional convenience when using Apollo
and/or the Console application in conjunction with a
DAW. Its primary function is to store complete Console configurations within the DAW
project file. For complete details, see Console Recall Plug-In.
UAD Powered Plug-Ins
UAD Powered Plug-Ins are the software plug-in titles containing the DSP algorithms.
UAD plug-ins are loaded within a host application for audio processing on Apollo’s
integrated UAD-2 DSP accelerator (Console and DAWs are host applications). Each UAD
plug-in contains a graphical user interface (GUI) and various control parameters that can
be manipulated to achieve the desired sonic results.
Typical UAD plug-in window
Apollo includes numerous UAD Powered Plug-Ins that are bundled with the device.
Optional UAD plug-ins can be evaluated without functional limitations for 14 days in
demo mode. Optional plug-in licenses can be purchased at the UA online store.
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