Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 Studio+
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Current Firmware
11.9.0
Firmware is bundled with UAD Console software. Download and install UAD Console from Universal Audio's website. Connect the Apollo x8 Gen2 via Thunderbolt 3. UA Connect will detect and prompt to update the firmware automatically.
Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.
Firmware pageopens in a new tab — help.uaudio.comFirmware History
Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.
11.9.0
2026-07-07
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)
Release notesopens in a new tab — help.uaudio.com
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 Studio+?
The latest firmware for the Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 Studio+ is version 11.9.0, released on 2026-07-07. FW//RADAR checks the manufacturer's official sources for new releases.
Where can I download Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 Studio+ firmware?
Directly from Universal Audio's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →
Manufacturer page →opens in a new tab — uaudio.com
Manual →opens in a new tab — media.uaudio.com
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