Apogee Symphony Desktop FX Complete 10x14 USB-C Interface & Plug-in Bundle
10-in/14-out USB-C Audio Interface with 24-bit/192kHz Symphony AD/DA, 2 Microphone Preamps, Variable Impedance, Built-in DSP, Preamp Emulation, Channel Strip Plug-in, DualPath Monitoring, Digital I/O, Touchscreen, Apple Logic Pro X Integration, and FX Bundle - Mac/Win/iOS
Symphony AD/DA in a Desktop Interface
The Symphony Desktop packs Apogeeâs flagship AD/DA conversion into a desktop interface, along with hyper-realistic preamp emulations and powerful DSP. Experience industry-leading digital sound quality at up to 24-bit/192kHz, while cutting-edge analog components ensure clean, low-distortion results. Track through Apogeeâs Alloy Mic Preamp emulations to add grit and character right at the source. Juice up your tracks with Apogee FX plug-ins, powered either by the interfaceâs built-in DSP or natively within your DAW, in a myriad of flexible, low-latency workflows. An array of analog and digital I/O options makes integrating this interface with your studio a breeze, while a dynamic touchscreen display supplies intuitive operation right from your desktop. You can also take full command from directly within Appleâs Logic Pro X software, giving you whatâs possibly the most streamlined DAW workflow on the planet. This incredible interface also comes with the Bob Clearmountain-tweaked ECS Channel Strip plug-in. In a nutshell, the Symphony Desktop gives you Symphony I/O-grade performance in a DSP-enhanced unit that fits on your desktop. If you want to elevate your studio into the big leagues, this is a great way to do it.
Symphony AD/DA â cutting-edge components for unrivaled sound
The Symphony Desktop boasts Apogeeâs legendary AD/DA conversion, which is regarded as the reference standard by many within the pro audio industry. Like its rackmount forerunner, this audio interfaceâs A/D converter stage yields ultra-low distortion, a high slew rate, and fully differential analog op-amps, along with a leading-edge A/D converter in a performance-enhancing dual-sum configuration. Thanks to this superior design, youâll capture every source with hyper-realistic quality and transfer it flawlessly into your DAW. The Symphony Desktopâs D/A converter stage is just as impressive, yielding uncompromising results via an ultra-low-distortion, high-current output driver. Whether youâre mixing, mastering, or listening critically, the Symphony Desktop will provide a transparent window into your project. Apogee conversion has long been a gold standard here at Ragtime, and the companyâs Symphony AD/DA is their best design yet. Once you experience it, youâll never settle for anything less.
Apogeeâs mic preamps deliver superior performance with any source
Apogeeâs world-class AD/DA conversion often steals the spotlight away from the companyâs incredible analog designs. But truth be told, their preamps have always delivered mind-blowing results. In fact, renowned audio engineer Bob Clearmountain has stated that Apogee preamps are his all-time favorites. After all, top-shelf conversion doesnât add up to much if itâs paired with subpar analog circuits â the analog stages are what make the converters sound so good! The Symphony Desktopâs mic preamps continue in that tradition. Their Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture ensures clean, low-distortion results, while up to 75dB of gain gives you enough breathing room to capture everything from a pounding kick drum to delicate acoustic fingerpicking. To top it off, variable impedance settings on both mic and instrument inputs optimize their input stage to match your specific device, yielding ultra-deep lows and crystal-clear highs.
Alloy Mic Preamp emulation adds grit and character to your recordings
Sometimes you want to add grit and character to your recordings â attitude, if you will. Thatâs where the Symphony Desktopâs Alloy Mic Preamp emulations come in. AMP employs both analog circuitry and digital processing to create some of the most authentic modeling on the planet. The detail that goes into this remarkable technology is astonishing. It models every critical aspect of the signal path, starting with input impedance, transient profile, and distortion characteristics in the analog domain, followed by a bit of digital refinement, delivering a hybrid result thatâs much greater than the sum of its parts. The Symphony Desktop gives you the choice of a Solid State Class A sound inspired by a legendary British console and a gently overcooked American tube sound. Both emulations are spot on, responding realistically if you push them, just like their analog counterparts.
Apogee FX plug-ins add a pro-level sheen to your tracks
If youâve never tried Apogeeâs stellar FX plug-ins, youâre missing out on a good thing. Obsessively crafted by the same team that designs all Apogee hardware and software products, thereâs a reason why theyâve garnered heaps of praise by reviewers and by users on internet forums â theyâre that good. The Symphony Desktop comes with Apogeeâs ECS Channel Strip plug-in, which includes superb-sounding EQ, compression, and saturation, all tuned to perfection by Bob Clearmountain. ECS Channel Strip works in tandem with the audio interfaceâs microphone preamp emulations, arming you with a virtual rack full of sonic colors.
A full range of low-latency workflow options for maximum flexibility
Apogeeâs plug-ins provide you with a full range of low-latency workflow options while youâre recording. Native mode allows you to run plug-ins natively in your DAW. Just instantiate the plug-in, adjust your buffer, and youâre ready to go â itâs the easies
