System Requirements
Native UAD Plug-Ins
Native UAD Plug-Ins System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit Native UAD System Requirements on our help site.Audio Interfaces
Apollo X Series System Requirements (Thunderbolt)
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.comAll
- Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Mac
- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
- macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
PC
- Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
Apollo Twin X USB System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- PC with available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed (Type-A or Type-C port)
- Intel Core i-Series, Xeon, or AMD processor*
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- USB 3 SuperSpeed Type-C cable (not included)*
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
*Notes
- IF-certified USB 3 SuperSpeed cable (Type-A to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-C)
- Quad Core i7 or better recommended for optimum DAW performance
- USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested
- 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
Apollo Twin USB System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- PC with available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed (Type-A or Type-C port)
- Intel Core i-Series, Xeon, or AMD processor*
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- USB 3 SuperSpeed Type-C cable (included)*
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
*Notes
- IF-certified USB 3 SuperSpeed cable (Type-A to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-C)
- Quad Core i7 or better recommended for optimum DAW performance
- USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested
- 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
Apollo Thunderbolt System Requirements
(All Thunderbolt Apollo models except Apollo X Series)
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.comAll
- Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Mac
- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
- macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
PC
- Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (not included)
Apollo SOLO System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- Mac or Windows computer with available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
- (Mac) macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- (PC) Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Apollo SOLO USB System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- PC with available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed (Type-A or Type-C port)
- Intel Core i-Series, Xeon, or AMD processor*
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- USB 3 SuperSpeed Type-C cable (not included)*
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
*Notes
- IF-certified USB 3 SuperSpeed cable (Type-A to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-C)
- Quad Core i7 or better recommended for optimum DAW performance
- USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested
- 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
Volt System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.comMac & PC
- Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
- USB cable (included)
- Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor
- (PC) Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- (macOS) 10.15 Catalina or newer
- Internet connection for software downloads
iPad & iPhone
- iPadOS / iOS 14 or newer
Arrow System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- Mac or Windows computer with available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
- (Mac) macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- (PC) Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Apollo FireWire System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- (PC) Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- (Mac) macOS 10.15 Catalina
- Available FireWire 800 port*
- FireWire 800 cable (included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
*On Windows systems, a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required
LUNA Recording System
LUNA System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo or Arrow UA audio interface
- Mac computer with available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port*
- macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Other Software Required (download now)
- UAD v10.0 or newer
- UA Connect (included with LUNA software)
- iLok License Manager (included with LUNA software)
- 600 MB available storage on macOS system volume
- Free PACE iLok account with iLok Cloud or iLok USB (2nd generation or newer)
*Thunderbolt connection must be built-in. Thunderbolt adapter cards are not supported.
LUNA System Recommendations
- Intel quad-core i7 or better recommended
- 16 GB or more system RAM recommended
- SSD storage for LUNA sessions recommended
- Rotational storage for LUNA sessions may reduce performance
- Rotational storage below 7200 RPM is unsupported
- Rotational external storage must be USB 3.0 or faster
SSD Storage Requirements
- Fusion hybrid drives are unsupported
- SSD storage must be formatted as APFS (Apple File System)
- ExFAT, FAT, and Mac OS Extended formats are unsupported
- External SSD must be within USB 3.0, USB 3.1, PCIe, or Thunderbolt enclosure
- View this Apple support article for details about formatting an SSD for APFS
UAD Instruments Requirements
- Sample-based UAD instruments must be installed on SSD volume
- 20 MB to 10 GB available SSD storage
- Storage space requirement varies per UAD Instrument
- Individual UAD Instrument storage requirements are listed in LUNA's Manage panel
Additional LUNA Notes
- All system requirements for Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo/Arrow models still apply with LUNA
- First-generation (silver) Apollo rackmount models equipped with any Apollo Thunderbolt Option Card can be used with LUNA
- LUNA is incompatible with Apollo models connected via FireWire or USB
- Older versions of macOS are unsupported
DSP Accelerators
UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.comAll
- Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible plug-in host DAW software
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Mac
- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
- macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
PC
- Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 2 System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.comAll
- Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible plug-in host DAW software
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Mac
- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
- macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
PC
- Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (not included)
UAD-2 Satellite USB System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- PC with available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed (Type-A or Type-C port)
- Intel Core i-Series, Xeon, or AMD processor*
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- USB 3 SuperSpeed Type-C cable (included)*
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible plug-in host DAW software
- 25 gigabytes available storage
*Notes
- IF-certified USB 3 SuperSpeed cable (Type-A to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-C)
- Quad Core i7 or better recommended for optimum DAW performance
- USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested
- 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
UAD-2 Satellite FireWire System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- (PC) Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- (Mac) macOS 10.15 Catalina
- Available FireWire 800 port*
- FireWire 800 cable (included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible plug-in host DAW software
- 25 gigabytes available storage
*On Windows systems, a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required
UAD-2 PCIe System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com- (PC) Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- (Mac) macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-2 card
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible plug-in DAW host software
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Thunderbolt Option Cards
Thunderbolt 3 Option Card System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.comAll
- Apollo Audio Interface (Rack Model)
- Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Mac
- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
- macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
PC
- Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
Thunderbolt 2 Option Card System Requirements
For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.comAll
- Apollo Audio Interface (Rack Model)
- Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 25 gigabytes available storage
Mac
- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
- macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
PC
- Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit editions)
- Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (not included)