Universal Audio Apollo x8 firmware

Universal Audio active Released 2018
interface

Latest firmware: 11.9.0

11.9.0released 7 Jul 2026

What's new in 11.9.0

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)

Last checked 11 Sep 2026

Download 11.9.0 from Universal Audioopens in a new tab — uaudio.com

How to update the Universal Audio Apollo x8

Firmware is delivered via UA Connect. Install UA Connect from uaudio.com, connect the device via Thunderbolt. UA Connect detects and installs firmware updates automatically. Do not disconnect during update.

What you need

UA Connect — the software Universal Audio uses to load firmware onto the Universal Audio Apollo x8. 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 x8

The Universal Audio Apollo x8 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 x8 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 11.9.0 — 7 Jul 2026

Release notes for this version are listed above.

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

Version 11.8.3

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

Universal Audio Apollo x8 manual & official pages

Universal Audio Apollo x8 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Universal Audio Apollo x8?

The latest firmware for the Universal Audio Apollo x8 is version 11.9.0, released on 7 Jul 2026. FW//RADAR last checked Universal Audio's official page on 11 Sep 2026.

How do I update the Universal Audio Apollo x8?

Firmware is delivered via UA Connect. Install UA Connect from uaudio.com, connect the device via Thunderbolt. Full instructions on Universal Audio's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Universal Audio Apollo x8?

You need UA Connect, available from Universal Audio's support site.

Where can I download Universal Audio Apollo x8 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 x8 manual?

The official Universal Audio user manual is a PDF hosted on media.uaudio.com. Universal Audio Apollo x8 user manual (PDF) →

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