Experts recommend Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII more than Native Komplete Audio 6 MK2
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII over Native Komplete Audio 6 MK2, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII received 2 recommendations: from hollyland.com (5 Jul 2024) and Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020). By contrast, Native Komplete Audio 6 MK2 received only 1 recommendation from EDM Sauce (19 Sep 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | Wirecutter  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  | producelikeapro.com  |
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| 14 | - | Check price |  Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII The Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII is a versatile and high-quality audio interface suitable for professional recording studios, home studios, and musicians who demand the best in preamp quality, offering a range of input and output options for recording and playback, extremely low latency levels, and powerful DSP processing capabilities. | 2 | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 40 | N/A | $262 |  Native Komplete Audio 6 MK2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 19 Sep 2024 EDM Sauce ranked Native Komplete Audio 6 MK2 as #5
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #5 out of 5 Native Komplete Audio 6 MK2 Source: www.edmsauce.com - On 5 Jul 2024 hollyland.com ranked Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII as #2
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #2 out of 5 Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII ... ... Source: www.hollyland.com - On 22 Jan 2020 Musician on a Mission ranked Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII as #8
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 12 Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Recommended for Solo Artists... ... ... Source: www.musicianonamission.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII outranks Native Komplete Audio 6 MK2. This is not to say that Native Komplete Audio 6 MK2 is a bad option. Like Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Native Komplete Audio 6 MK2 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | Wirecutter | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Music Radar | soundref.com | producelikeapro.com |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $199 |  UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by gearspace.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by Music Radar | 90 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by Music Radar | 100 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 99 |
| Lowest score by PremierGuitar | 96
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