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Universal Audio Apollo x16 firmware

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Latest firmware

12.0
released 8 Sep 2026
Get UA Connect includes the firmware · release notes on help.uaudio.com
Updater
UA Connect
Manual
User manual (PDF)

What's new in 12.0

New: Topline Vocal Tune pitch correction plug-in for Apollo and UAD-2. Improved: Digital Mirror now mutes correctly when in multi-channel monitor modes.

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Release notes on help.uaudio.com ↗

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Release history
  1. 12.08 Sep 2026
  2. 11.9.07 Jul 2026
  3. 11.8.33 Mar 2026
All 3 releases ↓

Universal Audio Apollo x16 manual & official pages

How to update the Universal Audio Apollo x16

Apollo firmware ships inside the UAD software; there is no separate firmware download. Install UA Connect from Universal Audio's UAD & Apollo downloads page, sign in, and install the latest UAD software from the Apollo & UAD-2 tab. Turn off monitors and headphones, connect the Apollo via Thunderbolt and power it on, then open UAD Meter & Control Panel: when the installed software carries newer firmware it prompts you to update. Accept the update and follow the on-screen steps until it reports that the update is complete.

What you need

UA Connect — the software Universal Audio uses to load firmware onto the Universal Audio Apollo x16. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Universal Audio Apollo x16

The Universal Audio Apollo x16 is updated with UA Connect, published by Universal Audio.

Download UA Connect from Universal Audioopens in a new tab — uaudio.com

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Universal Audio Apollo x16 firmware update history

3 releases since Mar 2026, roughly one every 3 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 12.0 — 8 Sep 2026

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — help.uaudio.com

Version 11.9.0 — 7 Jul 2026

New UAD Black Box HG-2 saturation plug-in for Apollo and UAD-2 UAD elysia karacter saturation plug-in for Apollo and UAD-2 (Mac) New high-resolution graphics for UAD EMT 140 & EMT 250 reverb plug-ins Fixed Multi-channel ALT now monitors correctly when a cue is the monitor source Plug-in preset names are now recalled with plug-in scenes Improved (Win) Apollo Thunderbolt WDM driver stability and performance (Win) UAD Meter & Control Panel launch improvements Sonarworks SoundID Reference compatibility updates (requires SoundID Reference v5.12.31 or newer)

Version 11.8.3 — 3 Mar 2026

New Apollo x16D Dante Domain Manager/Dante Director support (firmware update required) Improved (Windows) Apollo driver stability improvements (Windows) Resolved Apollo Solo USB issue preventing AUX routings to DAW (Mac) High resolution Retina display graphics for UAD Trident A-Range EQ (Mac) High resolution Retina display graphics for UAD Little Labs VOG

Universal Audio Apollo x16 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Universal Audio Apollo x16?

The latest firmware for the Universal Audio Apollo x16 is version 12.0, released on 8 Sep 2026. FW//RADAR last checked Universal Audio's official page on 27 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Universal Audio Apollo x16?

Apollo firmware ships inside the UAD software; there is no separate firmware download. Install UA Connect from Universal Audio's UAD & Apollo downloads page, sign in, and install the latest UAD software from the Apollo & UAD-2 tab. Full instructions on Universal Audio's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Universal Audio Apollo x16?

You need UA Connect, available from uaudio.com.

Where can I download Universal Audio Apollo x16 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Universal Audio's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Universal Audio Apollo x16 manual?

The official Universal Audio user manual is a PDF hosted on media.uaudio.com. Universal Audio Apollo x16 user manual (PDF) →

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