I Bought The Apollo Solo

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  • @paulbrown4598
    @paulbrown4598 4 года назад

    i purchased a interface from antelope audio about 2 years ago and haven't thought of going any other direction since, truthfully after about 8 months my care for plugins continues to dwindle and i just got to using stock plugins (which i thought i never ever ever would do) i do all my mixing and mastering in the latest pro tools. i have every fpga effect/plugin from antelope and i admit they beat out any plugin company by far wen it comes to fidelity. furthermore, it made me realize we dont need to process every sound especially wen the marketing of some plugin companies gets you so excited you just want to experience that "greatness". but with antelope audio ive absolutely learned less is wayyyyyy more especially when the clarity is superb! not to mention i do have a decent amount of outboard gear but the small form factor/clocking/conversion and connectivity is in my opinion ideal for a hybrid setup!

  • @kreativetoonsTeam
    @kreativetoonsTeam Год назад

    Universal Audio, I have two units the Apollo Quad and the Apollo 8. They both are not in use because they have an issue with the outputs 1 and 2. After about a year of searching, and trying I found that its a usual problem and you have to send your unit in. I have not had the time to stop operation in my studio to send them. It would be nice if they had an update to fix these paperweights!

  • @JONATHANNIGAS
    @JONATHANNIGAS 4 года назад +4

    man you’re lightweight underrated af on youtube, damnear one of the best people talking bout mics and audio shit in general

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +5

      Thanks man you have no idea how much that means to me! I know some of the bigger channels on here watch me I just need a simple shoutout by a few of them to get my name out there even more then maybe I’d get more attention/recognition. Gotta stay humble and keep moving forward and it’ll all pay off eventually. Thanks for the kind words man I appreciate it!

  • @SirCarrington
    @SirCarrington 4 года назад +2

    If you're going to be sending from the DAW to outboard gear you can use the headphone out to send two channels into the gear. The HP is directly addressable from the DAW or you can send to virtual channels in the Apollo and send that to the HP outs. You'd just temporarily lose the use of your headphones. If you need the headphones to do that you can send to the gear using by temporarily using the main outs and just route your DAWs master to the HP to avoid feedback. The Apollo is very flexible in its routing.

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад

      Woah! I didn’t even think about that. Do you know of any videos where someone demonstrates that? Thanks for the suggestion though I’ll give it a shot sometime!

  • @marcotronic
    @marcotronic 4 года назад +3

    Glad to see you finally bought the Apollo - we both recently had some discussions in the comments of your recent videos and I may have influenced a bit here mentioning that I don't use my Pro MPA II any more since I got my Apollo Twin USB ;)

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +1

      Lol I was sold with all the UAD propaganda. All jokes aside it’s been really a pleasure to work with. Still running tests with it and seeing what I really think about it but so far so good no complaints!

  • @Truthlight403
    @Truthlight403 3 года назад +1

    Apollo solo vs Audient ID22: what you guys think?

  • @arieldelacruzseverino3018
    @arieldelacruzseverino3018 3 года назад

    @TyTheProdigy hey men im from dominican republic and im a amd fx 8320 processor user im planing to buy an apollo solo usb c for windows but i have read that ua doesnt work with amd, and then i found the Antelope Audio Zen Go Synergy Core some one say they are the same and others say zen go is better, what do you think is best for me, take the risk and buy the apollo solo or go with the zen?????

  • @namelessservant7361
    @namelessservant7361 3 года назад +8

    I gotta stop watching RUclips videos! 😂😂😂😂 You almost made me not buy it and now I wanna buy it. 😂😂😂

  • @KristianDowling
    @KristianDowling 4 года назад +1

    I had the ID14 which is great but I much prefer my Solo now. The Thunderbolt 3 just works better and more consistently with no faults compared to the USB 2 on the ID14 which would occasionally lose connection. I’d love the Twin X but the Solo works perfectly. Great sound and much better headphone output . This is important and something no one mentions. This is also the big difference between the Arrow and Solo. They upgraded the headphone amp for use with better headphones

  • @coldspacemusic
    @coldspacemusic 4 года назад +2

    did you get the usb version or thunderbolt 3? im having issues with audio crackels when i try recording my mic! did you have to do anything or install something to buy bypass this?

  • @es5679
    @es5679 4 года назад +1

    Maybe you've already answered this, but I didn't quite understand. Let's say I recorded guitar with the Apollo Solo into my DAW using some amp sims etc. Does the interface have to be connected to be able to replay in the DAW what I recorded with those plugins? Or will the effect of the plugins be recorded into the DAW and stay there? This is a deal-breaker for me, as I need to be able to use my DAW when traveling, without an interface.

  • @jeremiaspatajo4932
    @jeremiaspatajo4932 2 года назад

    Hi, thanks for the drop. What kind of computer do you use?

  • @sleepbooster1721
    @sleepbooster1721 Год назад

    My apolo solo keeps cracking through my heaphones please help if you can

  • @joonajks
    @joonajks 2 года назад

    Can this interface be you with editing videos with da Vinci resolved?

  • @JayfkProductions876
    @JayfkProductions876 4 года назад +3

    Somebody wake me up when UAD makes Usb-3/typeC Interfaces that have Shark card & satellite support coz we all don't have Thunderbolt

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +2

      The Apollo solo USB is type C. That’s the one I’m using

    • @JayfkProductions876
      @JayfkProductions876 4 года назад +1

      Yea I kno but it's got only 1 Shark Card & Can't be used with a UAD Satellite
      Although correct me if I'm wrong or if things have changed cuz ikno tech evolves pretty fast

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад

      Ohh gotcha. Yea the dsp is pretty limiting not gonna lie. For what I do it’s not much of an issue but I can see where other people would have problems. Someone told me you could use a satellite with it but that may not be accurate so I’m not sure on that

    • @LetsFightCrohns
      @LetsFightCrohns 4 года назад +1

      @@JayfkProductions876 you can use the satellite

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  3 года назад

      I’ve had no issues with mine man

  • @mildinconvenience7
    @mildinconvenience7 4 года назад

    Hey man! Nice video bro.
    I have a 2015 MacBook Pro with I believe thunderbolt 2? Would the Apollo solo be compatible? I need a new Interface asap, and needed some guidance.

  • @ALiGzz
    @ALiGzz 4 года назад +1

    I bought the Id44 off your review.. One of my best purchases!

    • @tellitlikeitis8691
      @tellitlikeitis8691 4 года назад +1

      Damn bro looks like its time to get the SOLO lol

    • @ALiGzz
      @ALiGzz 4 года назад

      @@tellitlikeitis8691 Lol I just might!

  • @coldspacemusic
    @coldspacemusic 4 года назад

    I got mine 3 weeks ago, h some minor problems at first but its working great now i love it as my first audio interface

  • @aidinashoorimusic
    @aidinashoorimusic 4 года назад +1

    Let's say you don't use the input features. If you only care about the quality of the outputs / headphone amp, for a more detailed, accurate representation of your mixes, would you justify getting the Apollo Solo over less expensive interfaces such as the Motu M2 or iD14?

  • @darren2589
    @darren2589 Год назад

    Yeah the audio quality of the solo (in and out) is another level. I love mine. I’d probably only trade up for the TwinX if I could afford it.
    What headphones are you using there?

  • @donvittoriosierra
    @donvittoriosierra 4 года назад +1

    How is your hd600 out of the solo's headphone jack? Does it drive them well?

  • @MehoyMenoy13
    @MehoyMenoy13 3 года назад

    What daw do you use it with? I learned audio production in college on macs so I preferred that. I have a 2012 MacBook I desperately wanna upgrade but I don’t wanna shell 1500 for a new one. Yet I have a gaming pc so I’m thinking of making the jump to pc

    • @guccisquidbillytentacles
      @guccisquidbillytentacles 3 года назад

      you get the new m1 mac mini for like 600 but you can do almost everything on pc too

  • @LuisGMusic661
    @LuisGMusic661 4 года назад +1

    Yo Ty I got a question bro, I want to chain my mpa with a compressor or eq in the future, how would I do that and explain to me how you route your outboard gear to your interface

    • @brendanlamarca7764
      @brendanlamarca7764 3 года назад

      If you still don't know the answer you would run a cable from the output of your mpa into the input of your compressor or eq and then from the compressor output into the mic/line inputs in your interface

  • @Firstinversion899
    @Firstinversion899 3 года назад

    Good video! Which plugins are you using?

  • @godsonlamy782
    @godsonlamy782 Год назад

    does it power 250 omh headphone?

  • @jdimeleegoku2971
    @jdimeleegoku2971 4 года назад +2

    Maybe a comparison video with the id22?

  • @hollymcaninch
    @hollymcaninch Год назад

    Sold me on the solo! 👏🏿

  • @refugioflores2226
    @refugioflores2226 3 года назад

    did you get solo USB
    or thunderbolt?

  • @MattDeloatch
    @MattDeloatch 3 года назад

    Why didn’t you just buy the twin again instead of the solo?

  • @JonteHall
    @JonteHall 3 года назад

    just ordered my solo great video sounds great

  • @mvstafe5159
    @mvstafe5159 4 года назад

    what about the dsp problem, what do u think?

    • @mvstafe5159
      @mvstafe5159 4 года назад

      and is the dsp better then the scarlett 2i2, would love the help :)

  • @timfrieden4639
    @timfrieden4639 4 года назад +2

    The differences I'm hearing between your videos using the id22 and the solo is that both are good but the solo sounds much thicker and more high definition. Id22 has an airy and thin open sound. It also has great clarity.. That sound works great with singing vocals because you aren't getting as much definition and weight as the Apollo but not as good for spoken word/rap vocals. I have an ID14 and I used it for years I really like it but will be upgrading to UAD. my friend has the twin I really liked how it sounded

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +1

      Great assessment! But yea man I’ve been super impressed with the Apollo lately. I’m definitely keeping it! I’ve been recording using the just the clean preamps on the solo and I’ve been very impressed with how great that alone sounds!

    • @timfrieden4639
      @timfrieden4639 4 года назад

      @@UndergroundSoundProductions how does it compare to the Apollo Twin that you had before with the pres and the converters? im still debating if i should get the Twin X instead

  • @greghernandez7181
    @greghernandez7181 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for excellent review. I just bought the solo USB, and it's great to get validation of my purchase. Happy recording!

  • @mistabando3337
    @mistabando3337 4 года назад +2

    Best Portable Audio Interface on the market......

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад

      As much as I’d like to say I disagree.. I think I would agree too. Especially if using the plugins/unison in real time no latency is your thing. This and the motu m2. Two different needs but both are amazing quality

  • @BrayanDiaz-nm1bb
    @BrayanDiaz-nm1bb 4 года назад +1

    What mic do you have??

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +1

      I’m using the Neumann TLM 103. In my newest video, I talk about whether or not it was worth getting it

    • @BrayanDiaz-nm1bb
      @BrayanDiaz-nm1bb 4 года назад +1

      Alright bet, it looks pretty dope tho

    • @paulbrown4598
      @paulbrown4598 4 года назад

      @@UndergroundSoundProductions i had a tlm 102 yea its a little different but I ended up going akg c414..i jus felt like the more affordable nuemann werent as superb as the premium classics....

  • @JayHartMusic
    @JayHartMusic 3 года назад +1

    new sub!!!

  • @Asohimusic
    @Asohimusic 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video, I do hip hop music and I just bought Apollo Twin X duo few months ago and I also bought their Top notch preamp plugins like Avalon 707, Neve 1084, Century Tube and some other great ones but my vocal recordings are always thin, tinny and not smooth, I tried all the best possible ways like eq but no good results. I have a Rode K2 tube microphone, I swaped the stock tube in this mic with $160 Nos Tube and still no good results. I don't use any external hardware preamp, I just use only UAD preamp plugins. So Bro you think I need to buy a hardware preamp or I need to change my Apollo interface maybe with RME BABYFACE PRO or something else to get some good results, what's your suggestions in this case? Your help will be greatly appreciated.

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад

      I’d love to hear a sample of what your recordings sound like man. Check my bio and email me a sample so I can have a listen. With your setup, I feel like you should be getting some great results. Do you record with proper acoustics? If not perhaps it’s due to that. I wanna hear a take after you set it up with nice acoustics so I can get the full affect of what you’re working with. Check out some of the videos on my channel I have tons of videos showing proper ways to set up your preamp/interface, what levels to record at, proper plugin techniques, etc. I have a feeling your issue lies within acoustics and not properly using plugins which is a very simple fix if so. Would love to hear your recordings though man so please email me

    • @Asohimusic
      @Asohimusic 4 года назад +1

      Yes, my room is acoustically treated very well.

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад

      I’d like to hear a sample if you’d wanna send me one

    • @timfrieden4639
      @timfrieden4639 4 года назад

      You gotta learn how to mix

  • @sullylastname7088
    @sullylastname7088 3 года назад

    is that the USB C version?

  • @OMG-KMB
    @OMG-KMB 3 года назад

    LIked just cuz you admitted to being wrong. Humility for the win. So would you suggest the duo due to processing power or not?

  • @b.z9940
    @b.z9940 4 года назад

    i cant decide between Apollo Solo or Apollo Twin USB.

  • @IntheDAW
    @IntheDAW 4 года назад +1

    The uad platform is amazing for real time proccesing. But its very very limited in power and you do need to remember a huge amount of there plugins are just ports of native plugins. That means they dont sound different you can just use them in real time. That said real time fx is really good for amp sims and tracking vocals. For my workflow I do full bands so I need the streamlined workflow of a console since the uad control software kinda sucks for super fast real time mixing speed.

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +1

      Yea man I really only use a handful of plugins from UAD my favorite being the LA2A/1176 compressors. I liked the fact the solo is usb c as well and has literally no latency whatsoever. I still wanna play with it some more but so far man it’s been really fun. I still love my id22 don’t get me wrong but the solo has been amazing as well

  • @Truthlight403
    @Truthlight403 4 года назад +1

    What about the other interface you recommended?

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад

      Which one the motu M2? Because that’s also an amazing interface. The only thing that would make the solo a better purchase at that point would be the plugins/emulation you get with the UA interface. If you didn’t care about the plugins, the M2 is a clear choice and I still stand behind that. The m2 is such a superior interface compared to most on the market currently. Unreal it’s sub $200 too!

    • @Truthlight403
      @Truthlight403 4 года назад +1

      @@UndergroundSoundProductions so you’re saying the Apollo has great plug ins that come with it that make it a good option? What about the fact it doesn’t connect the same way to your daw?

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад

      Yes. The plugins are fantastic and I’ll be the first one to say so. They’re awesome so if you’re interested in using them and getting into the UA ecosystem it’s worth getting an Apollo interface. Not to mention they do have great specs at the end of the day. What do you mean it doesn’t connect the same to the daw? I haven’t experienced any difference between the way the solo connects to the daw versus the id22

    • @Truthlight403
      @Truthlight403 4 года назад +1

      @@UndergroundSoundProductions ty, do you have some type of booking or work email I can contact you through?

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +1

      Yea man theundergroundsoundproductions@gmail.com

  • @STMENTNETWORK
    @STMENTNETWORK 4 года назад +1

    Ayeee bro I still got my Apollo twin duo first generation and still don’t think I’m getting rid of it no time soon

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +1

      Damnn nice man. I remember getting the first gen too back in the day. That was a grip ago

    • @STMENTNETWORK
      @STMENTNETWORK 4 года назад +1

      TyTheProdigy Yep still works like a charm recorded many projects off of it

  • @jazi5466
    @jazi5466 4 года назад +1

    Help me bro, I'm thinking about this ... Buy a motu m2 and a previous art pro mpa2 Or buy just a single apollo solo. I want to record voices and have the best possible quality. What do you think is the best option? Thanks friend I await your answer! Good content bro.

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад

      Just get the Apollo solo and invest in a preamp later down the road when you're able to. At least with the solo you can use emulation and all the awesome analog plugins

  • @200cc9
    @200cc9 2 года назад +1

    This is hilarious

  • @Dracomies
    @Dracomies 4 года назад +1

    Ok so I have a few things to say :P *First*, I actually think it's admirable that you've done this. So props to you. If, your stance is that you're changing your view on the Apollo interfaces, no problemo. *Second*, I do agree that in most cases, the Apollo Solo is enough for some folks. So in particular, voiceactors or folks who only use one microphone really don't need an Apollo Twin. I see it all the time where a voiceactor lists all these plugins with an Apollo Twin and I'm like - those would have worked just fine on an Apollo Solo. Commonly used plugins are the Neve 1073 with the TLM 103. Ok haha. Now the elephant in the room? :P What changed? Because in theory, the Apollo Twin (which you had) is better than the Solo across the board, the preamps are the same, the only real key difference being more DSP capability. Did you get different plugins this time through that changed your view?

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +1

      I liked the fact that the solo is usb c, great latency, missed the LA2A/1176 compressors, and overall simplicity/quality. It’s no surprise that UA makes high quality pres so I wanted to take advantage of that again. I’m also curious to try out a more minimalist approach and only use plugins at times. I get bored just doing the same thing over and over again so being able to switch it up with the solo will be fun. Also I never scratched the service of dsp usage on the twin so it was really more than I needed. I route all my tracks to busses/auxiliaries where I don’t have to run multiple instances of plugins on each individual channel so the limited dsp on the solo really isn’t much of an issue for me.

    • @Dracomies
      @Dracomies 4 года назад +1

      @@UndergroundSoundProductions Completely agree there! The fact it was USB C was something that caught my interest as well. I also pretty much came to the same terms. The 1073 Neve plugin and the 737 are the two main ones I cared the most about and those work just fine on a Solo. I feel like I would only need a Twin if I had multiple instruments, multiple microphones and everything mixing together. But for one microphone (me), the Solo is just fine.

    • @tellitlikeitis8691
      @tellitlikeitis8691 4 года назад

      @@Dracomies The converters are not the same between the SOLO and TWIN. HUGE difference

    • @Dracomies
      @Dracomies 4 года назад

      @@tellitlikeitis8691 Imo, they sounded identical. But my ears are likely not as good as yours. I had tested the USB Solo and it sounds honestly the same as the Twin when I use the same one plugin. The Neve 1073 plugin. Heard it pairs well with the 103. Tried it on the Solo and the Twin and found they sounded the same. But it's literally a $500 difference for 2 things that sound identical - as in no one could tell.

    • @Dracomies
      @Dracomies 4 года назад

      @@tellitlikeitis8691 To continue with my convo, I bought both and tested them on my Mac. Sounded identical. imgur.com/a/1FKhlLW Honestly not worth getting the Twin if you're just one microphone (like me) etc.

  • @BeatsByTalenTed
    @BeatsByTalenTed 4 года назад +2

    how much did they you lol

  • @tiptop8218
    @tiptop8218 3 года назад +5

    I can't take you seriously.
    You constantly contradict yourself.
    I'm curious what you'll say about the solo in a year.

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  3 года назад +1

      My opinion changes on everything the more time I invest into it. That's just growing. Do you still feel the same about everything you either liked or didn't like a year or years ago?

    • @tiptop8218
      @tiptop8218 3 года назад +1

      @@UndergroundSoundProductions You can change you opinion how often you want thats ok but your video about that was over the top....clickbait....

  • @ripdocholiday9650
    @ripdocholiday9650 4 года назад +1

    it is better quality I don't know why u got rid of ya first one, but hey live and learn, but are u actually making music at all or u just get things to do reviews for youtube .

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад

      Yea man I’m working on a project right now. I got about 4 tracks ready to go but wanna wait and release a nice full length project

  • @KristianDowling
    @KristianDowling 4 года назад

    Great video but I anticipate an upgrade to the Twin X VERY SOON 😳

  • @jdromeroherrera
    @jdromeroherrera 4 года назад +1

    fye vid

  • @sincinati
    @sincinati 2 года назад

    2 Words: Affiliate revenue. You don't need a massive following to earn decent cash and judging by the comments, many folks out there connected with your videos and bought UAD interfaces. Keep at it!

  • @AtTheSourceStudios
    @AtTheSourceStudios 4 года назад +1

    Bro .... Lol you're funny but if you are happy... I'm happy. Just don't go selling your Neumann.

    • @UndergroundSoundProductions
      @UndergroundSoundProductions  4 года назад +1

      Nooo I could never get rid of the 103! It’s too good. The only way I’m getting rid of this mic is if I replace it with one of the two following mics; the tlm 49 or the u87ai. I’d more than likely at that point get the u87 but until that day I’m more than happy with my 103. It bodies soooo many other mics I’ve had it’s not even in the same playing field. The 103 is god tier man 🙌

  • @djeliasR
    @djeliasR 4 года назад +2

    lol yup

  • @brianvillage5
    @brianvillage5 3 года назад

    I would have told you this ten months ago when you sold the twin because you couldn’t bypass the preamp. Stupidest reason of all time to overlook a piece of gear.
    You said yourself in the first video, “no sub$1000 interface allows preamp bypassing”
    No shit because it’s not a big deal.

  • @JUICECOUNTYG6
    @JUICECOUNTYG6 3 года назад +1

    sounding like a ua fanboy

  • @jamesconraadtucker
    @jamesconraadtucker 2 года назад

    Lots of reiterating here. Thanks though.

  • @maxi-g
    @maxi-g 2 года назад

    wtf dude