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Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB *new/update*
will it work with iPad Pro ? (USB-C)
Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB; 2x4 Desktop USB Audiointerface with one SHARC DSP (all UAD Plugins are processed on the DSP without using core performance from the host computer); 24-Bit / 192 kHz; Unison Mic Preamp Emulation Technology; LED Meter; Pad-Switch; Low-cut; Phase reverse Switch; Link-Function; Connections: 2x Mic-/Line- Combo-Input XLR/Jack 6.3 mm, Hi-z Instrument-Input 6.3 mm Jack, Stereo Headphone-Out 6.3 mm Jack, 2x Line-Out 6.3 mm Jack (L/R); +48V Phantom Power switchable; USB-C Port (USB 3.0); incl. power supply; for PC and Mac
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Nice unit. Looks like PC and Mac only.
Why, do you need to install a specific driver?
Windows typically works better if the developer codes their own driver for realtime performance
control and this product is targeted at Windows Users. For Mac's they recommend the Firewire-based version.
I'm hoping this one will just work with iPad Pro's with USB-C.
There is no way this will work as intended without driver.
You need to install drivers so your computer can recognise connected device and use it as intended.
Some devices don't require drivers because they are generic, don't require any setup or OS provides some generic UI for setting up.
UAD is anything but generic... I would be surprised if iOS would recognise it as audio device at all because of some features yet being able to actually use any of its functionalities (UAD plug-ins, low-latency mixer, clone preamps)
Notice that it only has one Sharc chip, which does not get you far with the plugins from the last 8 years.
Ím interested in the good sound quality (A/D converters) in/out 😉
Their next update will support iPad and bring all UAD plugins to iOS + they port Luna DAW to iOS too
An Audient ID44 likely won‘t disappoint you, almost the same price, twice the channel count + 2 digital io busses
UAD is about Sharc DSP processing, which did cost millions to develope ... the latter is the reason for it’s price tag.
ps: the ID44 needs a Mac/PC to configure, but stores the configuration onboard. The former ID22 lacked this storage feature.
This tiny annoyance (regarding IOS) is well worth the audible results.
eeeh ... link?
Sorry it was a joke
I have UA Arrow and iPad on my table and those two devices are on the opposite sides of music tech, I doubt UA will ever bring something to iOS, maybe only a controller app for console/luna.
They don’t seem too excited about a console controller, sadly. It would be a HUGE help on sessions, I wish it would happen. And I’m waiting to really dive into Luna until there’s control surface support as well, mixing with the mouse is not where I want to be anymore.
But, the sound of the interfaces and the plugins are amazing and do make any hassle or workaround worth it at least.
That’s a terrible reason to pay UAD prices for an interface 😉. Try RME, Apogee, or Audient.
„ Try RME, Apogee, or Audient“ - so i did 😉
for example, this week i compared
Both nice choices. You probably already know about this list of iOS-compliant cards, but here it is: http://auriaapp.com/Support/auria-audio-interfaces
Xite scope have 18 sharc chip, top quality ad converter too and do synthesis, have midi plugins, Sampling and mixing.
I’m a great fan of these devices they sound incredible.
Still not ot iOS compatible, although they say they were working on it a few years ago.
thx, knowing the list of course - strange, but the SSL is not listed, but is iOS-compliant (with the USB-C Pads) - ONE USB C cable, and everything (including 48 V !) works fine with the iPad Pro 12,9 2018
„ 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended“
https://www.uaudio.de/audio-interfaces/apollo-solo-usb.html
means not recommended it doesn't work at all, or....?
I think I'll take a shot and order it
Meaning devices running on batteries (usually applying performance limitations) are not recommended.
Windows notebooks/tablets. It won't work with iPad.
logical - the point is - I can also charge/power my iPad Pro at the same time thanks to the adapter - could that help?
@Sam23
I'm not trying to talk you out of it... UAD soft/hardware combos are the best out there imo atm.
I'm 99.99% sure it won't work with iPad, but if cash/time not an issue, you are free to experiment.
On a laptop you have control over power management (and it's always recommended to force high performance mode when used for music making), on a iPad the OS will manage these things automatically whether plugged in/charging or not (the main reason why you won't see big apps like Live or Logic on iOS any time soon).
For best iOS integration I'd go with Apogee, for best bang for buck RME. I heard very good things about Arturia Audiofuse, but they are relatively new to the audio interface market so not sure about its longevity.
Best bang for buck is Audient, but RME is leader in driver performance and stability.
tested Audient too (2014 and 2020) - don`t like it
RME for iPad 🤔 ?
I'm using my Babyface 10+ years, couldn't be happier... definitely my favourite and recommended.
Don't know if it helps but I would rank them depending on typical use.
Usually they compete on A/D/A quality, preamp quality, driver/software/features. If it's main use would be with iPad things like midi I/O or if it can be powered by iPad or if it can power iPad while attached worth considering.
Do you use external midi? Do you record audio? How many channels at once? Hi-Z or mic? Does your mic require phantom power, or maybe extended gain range? Maybe you only use software, so the main focus on latency... etc
In the past 10 years the gap between entry and pro-consumer level has narrowed quite a bit. Imo the best approach is to focus on things that most important to you. You can't go wrong deciding between RME, SSL, Apogee... but one might serve your specific needs better than the other.
Which Audient did you test ?
I started with an ID22 (short after it‘s release) and have a Telefunken V676a preamp for comparison. The difference is minor, maybe those final 5%.
The ID22 has a noise floor that low you can add 18dB gain in the DAW without even noticing.
Today the Audient ID44 is roughly the same price, but twice the channel count.
The ID44 is 30% less than an RME Babyface Pro (which also has only half the number of channels).
@Telefunky
Wow... that's actually 2 ADAT I/O... I thought it's there for s/mux... handy... have you compared latency by any chance against something usb2?
Can't find anything in App Store... can you set routing without software (from the unit itself)? Does it power the iPad when attached?
Unfortunately Audient still does not supply an IOS version of their control panel software (only relevant for the ID22 and ID44)
But the ID44 stores a setup made on PC/Mac permanently onboard as it‘s new default.
The ID22 forgets everything once powered down, but the plain inputs are available in IOS.
Routing and cue not available unless you connect a Mac/PC, do the setup and then connect the ID22 to an iPad without powering it down, a pain in the back tbh... but the audio performance justifies even it‘s restricted use (at least for me). Never regretted the purchase.
In Multitrack DAW I could use the 2nd lowest latency 100% glitchfree, lowest latency had an occasional single click once every 1-3 minutes, but that was an older IOS version.
Today the ID22 (in particular 2nd hand) isn‘t recommended imho. I had to repair mine after 4 years. But there was some 24/7 period of use, though.
The cooling design of the internal voltage regulation was a bit too optimistic.
(some heat dissipation via the circuit board and some via a small glued on cooler, that may come off)
The regulation design itself is top notch and imho one of the reasons for the low noise floor.
Fail of cooling is indicated by a high frequency noise audible from the unit - comes and goes, but eventually it won‘t start any more. I mounted a bigger cooler (tricky), replaced 3 worn out caps and since then it‘s like new.