Universal Audio Apollo Twin · problems & reliability report

Universal Audio Apollo Twin problems: what real owners report

18% of 40 verified Universal Audio Apollo Twinowners don't recommend it, and 1 describe specific problems — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

For balance: 68% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score

Most common complaints

In owners' own words

audio quality improvement from gen 1 to 2 isn't enough to justify an upgrade IMO.
@pushkahlon4340 on YouTube
if you already have Gen 1 dont feel like youre missing out
@GeorgeGuelisElectric on YouTube
Just sold my uad equipment and went for rme. Couldn't be happier.
@rhn4710 on YouTube
nobody understands why the old, weak Shark DSP is installed
@castor-X on YouTube
UAD is synonym for overprice, especially in 2024
@77advanced on YouTube
Hits hard if you bought a new gen 1 apollo x4 two month ago...
@wholeroomshak1ng on YouTube
Buying an Apollo Interface is like buying a Lambo with a lawnmover engine
@eranddroory9987 on YouTube
me arrepiento de haber comprado la pinche apollo twin x y sus plugins y daw luna! porque nunca antes había tenido tantos problemas con ninguna otra interfaz o con otra marca.
@medico162 on YouTube
the apogee symphony is like 10 times better
@galaballi on YouTube
It's a boat anchor now because it's TB2 all the plugins and the cost of the unit has been a complete waste of money.
@lovingpeace9715 on YouTube
I finally get confirmation that the Apollo (Gen 1) sounds a bit muddy. I've always preferred my RME AD/DA.
@luckystrke on YouTube
Mine just died. Expect to buy a new one every 8 years. Thing was buggy as hell the whole time I owned it.
@MikeBurnsArrangedAccidents on YouTube

Setup quirks & things to watch for

Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.

I have a similar issue with relay clicking on my old apollo twin duo. It does not affect the audio though. It started after upgrading my OS to Ventura from Big Sur.
bassntreble on Gearspace
I recently upgraded from a Focusrite Scarlet to a UA Apollo interface at home.
smatanovic on TalkBass
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