UVI PX Apollo - Forebear of the Polyphonic Analog

Forebear of the Polyphonic Analog

Based on a rare polyphonic analogue synth prototype from the ‘70s
An intuitive interface for both quick edits and deep customization
Use ready-to-play patches or create your own

$79.00

Reference : UVISC49

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Inspiration

PX Apollo is based on a rare synthesizer prototype from the early ‘70s of which only 2 are known to exist. Part of a larger project that was eventually abandoned, this instrument was the precursor to one of the world’s first and most prolific polyphonic analog synthesizers. With a sound that can be described as rich, warm and surreal, this instrument was extraordinarily playable for the time, sporting velocity sensitivity and a performance interface, while its polyphonic 71-voice architecture signaled the coming paradigm shift in synthesizer design that would soar during the following decade.

Instrument

The PX Apollo project represents an enormous effort and commitment to quality on many levels. Due to the components available at the time of their design, early polyphonic synthesizers were and remain particularly susceptible to failure and require continued maintenance. The unit used for PX Apollo was no exception, initially inoperable it required a tremendous restoration effort and no expense was spared to ensure complete authenticity and original functionality.

With the restoration complete we set about to document this historic instrument as accurately as possible. We created a huge master sample catalogue with the best hardware available. Each key was sampled in a multitude of configurations and for each 4 round-robins were created per note. The resulting PX Apollo sound bank consists of over 4,000 samples. From this library over 150 patches were made by our sound design team, delivering a fantastic collection of ready-to-play patches.

The UI for PX Apollo was inspired by the aesthetics of the original hardware, while the layout and control schema were designed to provide intuitive and efficient use while maximizing flexibility, allowing for both quick edits to preset sounds and deep customization by way of a full compliment of synthesis tools and effects including 3 oscillators, envelope generators, high-quality filters, pitch and stereo controls and per-oscillator modulation and arpeggiation.

PX Apollo provides a glimpse into a key moment of synthesizer history at one of the industries most important turning points, delivering a rich and detailed sound with a warm and pronounced character.

PX Apollo marks the first release of our PX Prototype Series, exploring the oft veiled world of unique, fringe and unreleased electronic and acoustic instruments.

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WHAT YOU GET

Size:	1.13 GB (FLAC lossless encoding, was 3.39 GB in WAV)
Content:	4,002 Samples, 153 Presets
Sample Resolution:	44.1 kHz. Recording at 96 kHz
License:	3 activations per license on any combination of machines or iLok dongles

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Runs in UVI Workstation version v2.6.2+, and Falcon version v1.0.5 +
iLok account (free, dongle not required)
Internet connection for the license activation
Supported Operating Systems:
- MacOS 10.14 Mojave to macOS 14 Sonoma
- Windows 10 to Windows 11 (64-bit)
1.50GB of disk space
Hard Drive: 7,200 rpm recommended or Solid State Drive (SSD)
4GB RAM (8 GB+ highly recommended for large UVI Soundbanks)

COMPATIBILITY

Supported Formats:	Audio Unit, AAX, VST, VST3, Standalone
Tested and Certified in:	Digital Performer 8+, Pro Tools 2019+, Logic Pro X+, Cubase 7+, Nuendo 6+, Ableton Live 8+, Studio One 2+, Garage Band 6+, Maschine 1+, Tracktion 4+, Vienna Ensemble Pro 5+, Reaper 4+, Sonar X3+, MainStage 3, MuLab 5.5+, FL Studio, Bitwig 1+, Reason 9.5+

MANUAL

>> Download PX Apollo Manual >> Download Soundbank Installation Guide

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Reviews

"PX Apollo is one of those really rare synths that is beautiful modelled here! The bass sounds sounds so good and fat with beautiful harmonics in them. The moment I heard it went straight into my template!"

Junkie XL

Grammy Nominated and Multi Platinum Producer, Musician & Composer
(Batman vs Superman, Deadpool, Mad Max, Divergent, 300, Tom Raider, Justice League)

"I often feel the original hardware is no longer needed or wanted, they're THAT good. Kudos to you all... Keep 'em coming."

Peter Connelly

Composer & Sound Designer
(Tomb Raider, Watch Dogs, Assassins Creed Identity, South Park, Driver: San Francisco)

"As a collector I always dreamed of having the machine, but every one out there is in bad shape or damaged. It's very hard to find a good one! My hunt is over with the PX Apollo! It sounds just perfect."

Armando Avila

Multi Grammy & Billboard Award-winning Producer, Musician, Arranger
(Gloria Trevi, Thalia, La 5a. Estación, Alejandra Guzman, Reyli, Miguel Bose, Yuridia)

"There is truth in those words that say - If you want to know the future, you have to turn your eyes to the past - so now that analog synthesis is returning, please let it sound like the PX Apollo. Another success from UVI. This one will become your polyphonic analog go to synth from the very moment you first use it. Incredibly friendly interface, all the classic waveforms and more oscillators than you think. The UVI team achieved another amazing instrument that gives you a magnificent warm and creamy sound that will blow your mind."

Gus Reyes

Sundance Fellow Film & TV Composer
(Netflix' El Chapo, I Dream in Another Language, The Dark Side of Light, El Charro de Toluquilla)

"I’ve really enjoyed having a piece of synthesizer history as another color in my timbral palette. The 14 Master Voice presets perfectly capture the sound of the original instrument and UVI’s factory presets all begin with the original sounds but take advantage of the host’s architecture to make them more exciting."

eMusician

"It is affordably priced, has great sounds and much, much range of musical possibility. PX Apollo has plenty of sound manipulation possibilities right in the native user interface."

SoundBytes

"PX Apollo sounds gorgeous - warm, lively and very 'analog'."

Music Radar

"PX Apollo sounds great and produces a hott of warm vintage sounds or more modern sounds at the drop of a hat. It’s easy to work with, but fully customizable."

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