Selling my UA Apollo X6 - With A/B Tests

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After 10 years with Universal Audio, I’m finally making the switch — and here’s why. In this video, I break down my decision to sell my UAD Apollo and move to the Lynx Aurora as my main audio interface and converter. I’ll walk you through the pros and cons of the Apollo after a decade of real-world use, what I loved about UA Console and UAD plugins, and the limitations that finally pushed me to look elsewhere. I also share my thoughts on the other contenders I seriously considered — Antelope Audio, Apogee, and RME — and why I ultimately decided Lynx was the right move for my professional audio workflow. To help you hear the difference for yourself, I’ve included direct A/B audio samples comparing the Apollo and Lynx Aurora in a real-world session. Whether you’re an audio engineer, music producer, or home studio owner looking to upgrade your interface and conversion chain, this deep dive will help you decide if it’s time to leave your Apollo behind or double down on Universal Audio. Listen to the raw files in your own DAW here! https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/o64fr9gc3wvgq6q6lftjp/AEnv-WMXd9vNjfj8-hDfXHg?rlkey=l7f5yuu9piijabme43be31kf8&st=gv8qxsgn&dl=0 Work on a music project? joshuakrell.com Guitar Lessons? joshuaguitarlessons.com Connect IG: jakkrell Buy the PRS Silver Sky https://amzn.to/4lga6tV Buy the Fender Player II Stratocaster https://amzn.to/44PsBzA . . Click this link to save 20% on Soundbrenner Products. https://www.soundbrenner.com/shop-products?sca_ref=7293218.DKOTAogKTKxhGXIf Alternatively use COUPON CODE at checkout: JOSHUAKRELLSB My Favorite Gear Favorite Acoustic Strings https://amzn.to/3rbEo4R Favorite Electric Strings https://amzn.to/3rbEo4R Favorite guitar picks https://amzn.to/3j4m6Qg LR Baggs Anthem https://amzn.to/3q8ZYJI Favorite Capo https://amzn.to/3r70xB2 Eastman E20OM https://www.eastmanguitars.com/e20om Computer https://amzn.to/3zXeDiJ Laptop Computer https://amzn.to/3EHTzcS Audio Interface - Universal Audio Apollo X6 https://amzn.to/2lh7UtK Focusrite ISA Two https://amzn.to/3zOHkhS Highly underrated 2 channel tube preamp https://amzn.to/3cr3loA Audio Interface for Guitar Players with Amp Modeling DSP https://amzn.to/2tQFtXO My Studio Monitors https://amzn.to/4eJGjqx My Main Condenser Microphone https://amzn.to/3u4PVpf Awesome Ribbon Microphone https://amzn.to/3CEcnsi Great Workhouse Condenser Microphone https://amzn.to/2SdeLSy Affordable Microphone Alternative https://amzn.to/2mZkX3v Affordable Small Diaphragm Condenser https://amzn.to/2ZDEZjn SE Double Layer Pop Filter https://amzn.to/3EK1s21 Main Camera - Sony A7IV https://amzn.to/44hqfte Main Lens https://amzn.to/4nTSXZ5 Favorite SSD Hard Drive https://amzn.to/4h7jj6a Favorite Headphones https://amzn.to/39oLbPy Affordable Headphone Alternative https://amzn.to/3iuMZvU Awesome Practice Amp https://amzn.to/2mYSoTH Timestamps 0:00 Cold Open 0:16 Channel Intro 0:24 My History with Universal Audio 4:19 The Case For Standalone Converters 6:57 The Big Three 10:50 The Lynx Aurora 18:15 How Has It Improved Workflow 20:50 Converter Test Recording 23:38 Converter Printed Mix Test 27:15 Blind Test Reveal 27:50 What Will I Miss From UA 30:39 Lynx Expandability 32:50 Reliability 35:19 Final Thoughts