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The Symphony Desktop’s DSP resources are finite, and a percentage readout informs you how much capacity is used at any given time. My tests suggest that it would be difficult if not impossible to max it out using only the two analogue inputs; however, Print FX and Monitor FX are also available for the digital inputs, and some DSP economy is probably advisable if you want to use them across eight or 10 channels simultaneously. It’s not possible to use the Symphony Desktop’s DSP at mixdown within your DAW, as you can with Universal Audio’s UAD plug‑ins for example. You can also control the ECS channel strip on the hardware, that's the DSP version that can be used for the print and monitor effects options in the forthcoming software release. The Apogee Symphony Desktop is a desktop audio interface for Windows, Mac, or iPad Pro that brings the company’s Symphony converter technology into a sleek textured aluminium desktop-style enclosure. It’s operated via a TFT touchscreen interface in concert with a large rotary knob, giving the user intuitive “point-and-turn” control of all parameters. Nailed it? Record directly to your DAW through Symphony Desktop Hardware DSP. With Print mode active you can commit and record Apogee FX Plugins directly from the hardware DSP in Symphony Desktop to the corresponding channel in your DAW.
Symphony Desktop is equipped with Apogee Alloy Mic Preamp emulation. A combination of DSP processing and some clever analogue circuitry transforms your inputs to sound like some of the most sought-after studio hardware. Critical aspects of the model such as input impedance, transient profile and distortion characteristics are first implemented in the analogue domain, followed by precise and accurate refinement in DSP, for a hybrid result that’s greater than the sum of its parts. There are currently 2 emulations available –‘NV-1066’ modelled after the Neve 1066 &‘AX-601’ designed to sound like a 50s era Ampex 601. With more emulations in the works, the Alloy Mic Preamps will have even more to offer in the future. Symphony Desktop’s digital-to-analog stage employs brand new technology to provide uncompromising Symphony DAC performance in a portable product, including a robust ultra-low distortion, high-current output driver. Regardless of downstream connections, Symphony Desktop provides a transparent, widescreen window into the sonic landscape of your mix. Mic Preamps - Superior performance mic preamps with Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture and up to 75dB of gain ensure clean, low-distortion results Alloy Mic Preamp emulation employs analog circuitry and digital processing to give you ultra-authentic modeling Apogee FX Plugins and Symphony Desktop offer a variety of FX recording workflows that let you choose the best path for your creativity. When you are recording, you want inspiring sound quality, ease-of-use and ultra low latency. With Symphony Desktop you have options that fit the way you flow. Go NativeSymphony Desktop houses the same converter technology under the hood that you’d find inside the Symphony I/O. Apogee converters are known for their accuracy and clarity, allowing you to capture all the subtle details of a performance in digital format without imparting any audible distortion or noise artifacts associated with lower quality converters. For the musician, producer, or engineer who demands excellence in a portable, expandable footprint, the Apogee Symphony Desktop promises to deliver. What Do I Get With The Apogee Symphony Desktop? Inspired by the Marinar “Round can” input transformer and discrete transistor design of our Class A Neve 1066 mic preamp, this emulation gives you the sonic weight and smooth transient response of the hardware. Push the level for increased width and punch. American Tube - Lush, 50s tone Sound On Sound have recently reviewed the Apogee Symphony Desktop for their May 2022 issue, providing a thorough breakdown of its features and a glowing account of its "first-rate" touch screen interface which they note betters its closest rivals with ease.
Symphony Control App only available in Thunderbolt Audio Interface mode. Firmware update not required.This touchscreen affords access to all of the same settings you would typically find in control panel software. So, you can set input and output levels, manage routing and monitoring, and even configure the Symphony’s built-in preamp models and channel strip, which run on the unit’s internal DSP, all from the touchscreen.
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