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Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 firmware

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Latest firmware

12.0
released 8 Sep 2026
Download firmware from help.uaudio.com
Updater
UAD Console

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 2 Oct 2026

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Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 manual & official pages

How to update the Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2

Download and install UAD Console from uaudio.com/pages/download-uad-apollo. Connect the Apollo x8p Gen2 via Thunderbolt — UAD Console automatically updates firmware on launch.

What you need

UAD Console — the software Universal Audio uses to load firmware onto the Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2. 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 x8p Gen 2

The Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 is updated with UAD Console, published by Universal Audio.

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

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Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 firmware update history

2 releases since Jul 2026, roughly one every 2 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)
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 x8p Gen 2 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2?

The latest firmware for the Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 is version 12.0, released on 8 Sep 2026. FW//RADAR last checked Universal Audio's official page on 2 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2?

Download and install UAD Console from uaudio.com/pages/download-uad-apollo. Connect the Apollo x8p Gen2 via Thunderbolt — UAD Console automatically updates firmware on launch. Full instructions on Universal Audio's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2?

You need UAD Console, available from uaudio.com.

Where can I download Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 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 →

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