{"id":1733357,"date":"2022-09-18T14:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T18:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1733357"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:44:03","slug":"getting-started-universal-audio-apollo","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/getting-started-universal-audio-apollo\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Audio Apollo, UAD-2 Satellite, and Arrow Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, we will walk you through how to get started with your Universal Audio USB or Thunderbolt audio interface on PC and Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><a href=\"#Set-Up-and-Connect-Your-Universal-Audio-Interface\">Set Up and Connect Your Universal Audio Interface<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Register Your Purchase and Install the UA Software\">Register Your Purchase and Install the UA Software<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#-Configure-Your-Computer\u2019s-Audio-Settings\">Configure Your Computer\u2019s Audio Settings<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Is-Your-UA-Apollo-or-Satellite-Not-Being-Detected?\">Is Your UA Apollo or Satellite Not Being Detected?<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Universal-Audio-Video-Tutorial-Hub\">Universal Audio Video Tutorial Hub<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Set-Up-and-Connect-Your-Universal-Audio-Interface\">Set Up and Connect Your Universal Audio Interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Connect-the-Power-Supply\">Connect the Power Supply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Apollo-power-connection.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Apollo-power-connection-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"Apollo power connection\" class=\"wp-image-1782280\" width=\"512\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Apollo-power-connection-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Apollo-power-connection-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Apollo-power-connection-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Apollo-power-connection-1536x511.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Apollo-power-connection.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The Apollo locking power supply<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only power your Apollo or Satellite with the included power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apollo desktop units have a locking power-supply connection. The barrel has two small tabs which you must carefully align with the slots on the chassis. Fully insert the barrel through the slots, then rotate the barrel clockwise to the locked position. If you find that your unit shuts off at random, you have probably not locked the barrel correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Connecting-to-Your-Computer\">Connecting to Your Computer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4>Thunderbolt 3 or USB?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a UA device with Thunderbolt, to connect to your Mac or your Windows PC, you must have a Thunderbolt 3 cable (purchased separately). Make sure that you are connecting it to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Learn more in our SweetCare guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/thunderbolt-connections-demystified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbolt Connections Demystified<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/thunderbolt-connections-demystified\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/09\/Thunderbolt_Connections_Demystified.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Thunderbolt Connections Demystified<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Click here to learn more about Thunderbolt connections.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows-only UA models utilize USB 3. Use the included USB Type-B to USB Type-A cable, which is designed for USB 3 speed. You must connect to a port on your Windows PC that supports USB 3 and not the slower USB 2 specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Our SweetCare guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-do-i-know-if-my-computer-has-usb-3-0-ports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How do I know if my computer has USB 3.0 ports?<\/a> explains how to identify the ports on your PC.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-do-i-know-if-my-computer-has-usb-3-0-ports\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/12\/20231109_What_is_a_Micro_USB_cable_1600x838_01.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">How do I know if my computer has USB 3.0 ports?<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Click here to learn more about identifying USB 3.0 ports.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h4>Universal Audio and Windows on Arm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All Universal Audio software and hardware are not compatible with Windows on Arm devices. In addition, for USB devices, Universal Audio recommends connecting to an Intel USB Host Controller, or one that meets the Intel xHCI 1.1 specification. Furthermore, AMD on earlier AM4 platforms may have limited functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Configuring-Your-Computer-for-a-Universal-Audio-Thunderbolt-Device\">Configuring Your Computer for a Universal Audio Thunderbolt Device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a UA <strong>Thunderbolt<\/strong> device, <strong>there are configurations you must make on your Mac or your Windows PC in order for the computer to communicate with the device.<\/strong> The procedure differs depending on whether you are on a Windows PC, an Intel-based Mac, or a Mac with Apple silicon. <strong>Follow the instructions in these SweetCare guides:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/universal-audio-apollo-thunderbolt-windows-setup\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/10\/20241012_UA_Apollo_Windows_1600x838.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Universal Audio Apollo Thunderbolt Windows Setup<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Click here to learn how to set up a Universal Audio Apollo Thunderbolt device in Windows.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/universal-audio-apollo-satellite-uad-2-pcie-thunderbolt-mac-setup\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/02\/20241012_UA_Apollo_Mac_1600x838.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Universal Audio Apollo, Satellite, and UAD-2 PCIe Thunderbolt Mac Setup&#8230;<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Click here to learn how to set up a Universal Audio Apollo Thunderbolt device on Mac.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2>Register Your Purchase and Install the UA Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To proceed, connect your UA device to your computer via Thunderbolt or USB, as appropriate to your model. Turn the power on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can use your UA Apollo or Satellite, you must create a user account with Universal Audio. Next, download and install the <strong>UA Connect app<\/strong>. In this app, you register your hardware, and then you are presented with all the UA software you need to use your device with your Mac or your Windows PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Download-UA-Connect\">Download UA Connect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaudio.com\/my\/account\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Audio registration page<\/a>. Click <strong>Create an Account<\/strong>, then do so using your email address and a password. You can also log in to your existing account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaudio.com\/my\/account\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UA-Register-Device-1024x754.jpg\" alt=\"UA Registration Device Page\" class=\"wp-image-1782281\" width=\"512\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UA-Register-Device-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UA-Register-Device-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UA-Register-Device-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UA-Register-Device.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The UA Account Device Registration page<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the <strong>Register Your Device<\/strong> page, pull down the menu to select your model. Click <strong>Begin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-UA-Connect-page.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-UA-Connect-page-1024x754.jpg\" alt=\"Download UA Connect page\" class=\"wp-image-1782290\" width=\"512\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-UA-Connect-page-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-UA-Connect-page-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-UA-Connect-page-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-UA-Connect-page.jpg 1189w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The Download page, where you download the UA Connect app<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the <strong>Download<\/strong> page, under <strong>Download UA Connect<\/strong>, click the button for <strong>macOS<\/strong> or <strong>Windows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On your computer, go to your Downloads folder and run the installer. Follow the prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launch the <strong>UA Connect app<\/strong>. Log in to the app using your UA customer account email address and password. Select <strong>Remember Me<\/strong>, then click <strong>Log In<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the pane on the left, at the bottom, you will see <strong>Add Hardware<\/strong>. Click the <strong>plus<\/strong> sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Set Up Your Hardware<\/strong> dialog, enter your product\u2019s serial number. Click <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be returned to your web browser to complete your purchase registration on the UA website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-Installer-2024-07-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-Installer-2024-07-16-1024x701.jpg\" alt=\"UA Connect Download Installer\" class=\"wp-image-1782283\" width=\"512\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-Installer-2024-07-16-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-Installer-2024-07-16-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-Installer-2024-07-16-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Download-Installer-2024-07-16.jpg 1132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Finding the UAD Software Installer in the UA Connect app<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have registered your hardware, go back to the UA Connect app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the pane on the left, select <strong>Apollo &amp; UAD-2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the pane on the right, you will now see the <strong>UAD Software Installer<\/strong>. Click to download and install it. Be patient, as it\u2019s a large download. Follow all prompts until your installation is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On macOS, you will receive prompts that you need to open <strong>System Settings<\/strong> and grant permission in the <strong>Privacy &amp; Security<\/strong> section to allow the new software to function. Learn more in Sweetwater\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/universal-audio-apollo-satellite-uad-2-pcie-thunderbolt-mac-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Audio Apollo, Satellite, and UAD-2 PCIe Thunderbolt Mac Setup<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Download-the-User-Manuals\">Download the User Manuals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the <strong>Apollo &amp; UAD-2<\/strong> page in UA Connect, you will see a <strong>Manuals<\/strong> link. Click it to open your web browser to the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.uaudio.com\/hc\/en-us\/sections\/12262368930324-Apollo-UAD-2-Manuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UA Apollo &amp; UAD-2 Manuals page<\/a>, where you can download all the relevant user manuals for handy reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Download-UAD-Console-LUNA-and-Your-Plug-ins\">Download UAD Console, LUNA, and Your Plug-ins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have installed the UAD Software Installer, go back to UA Connect, where you can install:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>UAD plug-ins<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaudio.com\/blog\/console-getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UAD Console<\/a><\/strong>, the mixer app that you use alongside your DAW to configure all signal routing and plug-in assignments and configurations for your Apollo or Satellite<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaudio.com\/luna.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LUNA<\/a><\/strong>, Universal Audio\u2019s DAW designed to integrate with your Apollo or Satellite and the UAD Console<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Authorize-Your-Plug-ins\">Authorize Your Plug-ins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Meter-and-Control-Panel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Meter-and-Control-Panel.jpg\" alt=\"UAD Meter and Control Panel\" class=\"wp-image-1782287\" width=\"474\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Meter-and-Control-Panel.jpg 948w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Meter-and-Control-Panel-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Meter-and-Control-Panel-768x204.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>UAD Meter &amp; Control Panel app<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your UA device connected and powered on, launch the <strong>UAD Meter &amp; Control Panel<\/strong> app that UA Connect installed earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the menu on the right, select <strong>Plug-Ins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Meter-Plug-Ins.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Meter-Plug-Ins.jpg\" alt=\"UAD Meter Plug-Ins\" class=\"wp-image-1782288\" width=\"393\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Meter-Plug-Ins.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Meter-Plug-Ins-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Authorizing in the UAD Meter &amp; Control Panel Plug-Ins tab<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Plug-Ins tab, click <strong>Authorize Plug-Ins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Learn more in the Universal Audio support article <a href=\"https:\/\/help.uaudio.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001145046-Authorizing-UAD-2-DSP-Plug-Ins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Authorizing UAD-2 DSP Plug-Ins<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Update-the-Firmware\">Update the Firmware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff5c7\"><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Do not turn off the power to your UA device or to the computer, and do not disconnect the device from your computer while the update is underway. Wait until UA Connect displays the message \u201cPower Off UAD Device.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Firmware-Update.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Firmware-Update.jpg\" alt=\"UAD Firmware Update\" class=\"wp-image-1782284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Firmware-Update.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/UAD-Firmware-Update-300x133.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>UAD Console will prompt you if you need to update the firmware.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the UAD Console app. It will prompt you if your device has an older firmware that needs to be updated to be compatible with the newest version of the UAD software package. If you see the firmware update dialog, click the <strong>Load<\/strong> button and wait while the installation proceeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait until UAD Console displays the message \u201cPower Off UAD Device.\u201d Power your device off and wait several seconds. Then power it on again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"-Configure-Your-Computer\u2019s-Audio-Settings\">Configure Your Computer\u2019s Audio Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Configure your computer\u2019s audio settings to use the Apollo via Sound Settings in Windows or System Settings in macOS. When using your interface with a DAW, make sure to choose your interface from the Playback Engine or Audio Settings menu. Follow the steps below to select your UA interface as the primary sound device for your operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Windows sound settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Windows-Sound-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Windows Sound Settings\" class=\"wp-image-1782291\" width=\"393\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Windows-Sound-Settings.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/Windows-Sound-Settings-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Selecting the Apollo interface in Windows Sound Settings<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>On Windows 10<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Right-click the <strong>Speaker<\/strong> icon on your Windows taskbar, then choose <strong>Sounds<\/strong>. Select&nbsp;<strong>Playback<\/strong>, right-click your interface, and click&nbsp;<strong>Set as Default Device<\/strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;Set as Default Communications Device<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select Properties, go to the&nbsp;<strong>Advanced<\/strong>&nbsp;tab, and uncheck the boxes under&nbsp;<strong>Exclusive Mode<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>Recording<\/strong>&nbsp;tab, then follow the same procedure.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4>On Windows 11<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Right-click the <strong>Speaker<\/strong> icon in the Taskbar.<\/li><li>Scroll to the bottom of the window. Choose <strong>More sound settings<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select <strong>Playback<\/strong>. Right-click your interface, then click <strong>Set as Default Device<\/strong> and <strong>Set as Default Communications Device<\/strong>. Next, select <strong>Properties<\/strong>, go to the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab, and uncheck the boxes under <strong>Exclusive Mode<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select the <strong>Recording<\/strong> tab. Follow the same procedure.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3>Mac sound settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/macOS-System-Settings-UA-Apollo2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/macOS-System-Settings-UA-Apollo2.jpg\" alt=\"macOS System Settings UA Apollo\" class=\"wp-image-1782293\" width=\"537\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/macOS-System-Settings-UA-Apollo2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/07\/macOS-System-Settings-UA-Apollo2-300x266.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Selecting the Apollo in macOS System Settings &gt; Sound<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>From the menu bar, click on the <strong>Apple<\/strong> icon, then select <strong>System Settings<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click <strong>Sound<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select your interface under both the <strong>Output<\/strong> and <strong>Input<\/strong> tabs.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Is-Your-UA-Apollo-or-Satellite-Not-Being-Detected?\">Is Your UA Apollo or Satellite Not Being Detected?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your device is not detected, follow our audio interface troubleshooting guides for Mac and PC to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/resolving-audio-interface-issues-on-windows-11\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/08\/Resolving-Audio-Interface-Issues-on-Windows-11-featured-image.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Resolving Audio Interface Issues on Windows 11<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Click here to learn how to resolve audio interface issues on Windows 11.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/resolving-audio-interface-issues-on-mac\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/09\/Mac-Sound-Audio-Device-Solutions-Hero.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Resolving Audio Interface Issues on Mac<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Click here to learn how to resolve audio interface issues on Mac.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Universal Audio Video Tutorial Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that our setup guide has got you up and running, check out some great tutorial videos from Universal Audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Getting Started with Apollo X | Gen 2\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hw7p6zSZr5U?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Getting Started with Apollo X Gen 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UA Support: Getting Started with Apollo X on macOS\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JpxFLX8ll90?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Getting Started with Apollo X on macOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UA Support: Getting Started with Apollo X on Windows 11\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kMVmrM2oPqQ?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Getting Started with Apollo X on Windows 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Getting Started with Apollo Solo Thunderbolt for Windows\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ANVgyFSeTFM?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Getting Started with Apollo Solo Thunderbolt for Windows<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Setup and Record with Arrow by Universal Audio\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BGbgc7B7NH4?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>How to Setup and Record with Arrow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Apollo 8, Apollo 8p and Apollo 16 Getting Started Video\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eedPdpFeTtA?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Apollo 8, 8p, and 16 Getting Started<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAD-2 Apollo Twin Getting Started Video\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b5GyiNSd3sg?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>UAD-2 Apollo Twin Getting Started<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt Getting Started Video\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LGJZcLhDHYA?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt Getting Started<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Apollo Twin USB Getting Started Video\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k6Nf7FM6G_w?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <strong>Apollo Twin USB Getting Started<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAD-2 Satellite USB Getting Started Video\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/26mxpRJGGTQ?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>UAD-2 USB Getting Started<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Universal Audio DAW setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to set up a Universal Audio Apollo interface with your DAW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Setting up UA Interfaces for Pro Tools on Mac OSX\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wyPnK4oGk_Q?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Setting up UA Interfaces for Pro Tools on Mac OSX<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Setting up UA Interfaces for Ableton Live on Windows\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lxsVni2uKwc?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Setting up UA Interfaces for Ableton Live on Mac Windows<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Setting up UA Interfaces for Logic Pro X on Mac OSX\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/25AbId45OvY?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Setting up UA Interfaces for Ableton Live on Mac OSX<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAD Basics: Routing Windows System Sounds to Apollo\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9pwj8JFrUnE?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>UA Quicktip: Routing Windows System Sounds to Apollo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Universal Audio Console software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Console software and Universal Audio interfaces go hand-in-hand. The Console is where you assign UAD plug-ins to channels, configure routing settings, and remotely control the device. 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