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# Getting Started with Symphony Desktop Video

In this video, George explains how to quickly get up and running with the world's most advanced desktop audio interface, Apogee Symphony Desktop.

Here are more resources for setting up and learning about using your Symphony Desktop:<https://apogeedigital.com/support/symphony-desktop#step-by-step>

- User's Guide: [Symphony Desktop User Guide](https://knowledge.apogeedigital.com/hubfs/Users%20Guides%20and%20Documentation%20PDFs/SymphonyDesktopUsersGuide.pdf?hsLang=en)

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