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Apollo Software OverviewApollo has several software components that comprise the complete Apollo system. Abrief description of each component is provided below, along with a link to completedetails about the component.Note: Apollo and Apollo 16 use the same installer and software.Console ApplicationThe Console application is Apollo’s primary software interface. Its main function is tocontrol the hardware unit and its digital mixing and monitoring capabilities. The Consolemixer is where Realtime UAD processing using UAD Powered Plug-Ins is configured.Important Fundamental Concept: The primary function of Console is to controlApollo’s low-latency hardware input monitoring and Realtime UAD Processing, andConsole must be used to take advantage of these features. Console replaces thesoftware monitoring feature of the DAW mixer.For complete details, see “Chapter 3: Console Application” beginning on page 21.Console Recall Plug-InConsole Recall is a DAW plug-in supplied in VST, RTAS, and Audio Units formats. ConsoleRecall offers additional convenience when using Apollo and/or the Console applicationin conjunction with a DAW. Its primary function is to store complete Console configurationswithin the DAW project file.For complete details, see “Chapter 4: Console Recall Plug-In” beginning on page 64.UAD Powered Plug-InsUAD Powered Plug-Ins are the plug-in files that are loaded within a host application foraudio processing on Apollo’s integrated UAD-2 DSP accelerator (Console and DAWs arehost applications). Each UAD plug-in contains a graphical user interface (GUI) and variouscontrol parameters that can be manipulated to achieve the desired sonic results.Typical UAD plug-in windowApollo includes numerous UAD Powered Plug-Ins in the Analog Classics bundle. OptionalUAD plug-ins can be evaluated without functional limitations for 14 days in demo mode.Optional plug-in licenses can be purchased at the UA online store.Apollo Software Manual12Chapter 1: Introduction