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How do I connect and configure MIDI devices with my Apollo x8?
Connect your MIDI device to the Apollo x8 via the dedicated MIDI In/Out ports on the rear panel. In your DAW, select the Apollo x8 as your MIDI input and output device to establish communication.
How do I save and recall custom channel strip presets in the Apollo x8's Console application?
Within the Console application, click the preset name at the top of the channel strip. This opens the preset management window where you can save your current settings as a new preset, or load existing presets for easy recall.
What's the best way to route audio from my DAW into the Apollo x8's Console for processing with UAD plugins in real-time?
Use the Virtual I/O channels in the Console application. Route your DAW tracks to the Virtual channels, then select those Virtual channels as inputs within Console to apply UAD processing before sending the signal back to your DAW for recording or monitoring.
My Apollo x8 isn't being recognized by my computer via Thunderbolt 3. What troubleshooting steps should I take?
First, ensure you're using a certified Thunderbolt 3 cable and that your computer's Thunderbolt drivers are up to date. Try power cycling both the Apollo x8 and your computer, and then reseating the Thunderbolt cable; finally, ensure that the Apollo software is properly installed.
How does the Apollo x8's Unison preamps impact my recording workflow, and how do I use them effectively?
Unison preamps allow the Apollo x8 to emulate the impedance, gain staging, and component-level behavior of classic preamps. Select a Unison-enabled plugin (e.g., Neve 1073) in the preamp insert slot of a channel in the Console application; this physically changes the preamp circuit of the Apollo to match the emulated hardware.