Universal Audio’s USB audio interface line-up has just been refreshed, gaining six new models aimed at musicians, producers and podcasters. The Volt Gen 2 and Volt Max offerings come equipped with UA’s Tone Shaping Preamps — the latter also includes onboard Max dynamics processing — as well as offering integration with LUNA and a number of other popular DAWs. 

Built by the same team behind the renowned Apollo interfaces, the Volt Gen 2 range promise to bring the UA sound and workflows to an easy-to-use format. The new line-up all feature a Tone Shaping Preamp design that offers three switchable character modes: Warmth (Tube), Focus (Solid State) and Shine (British Class-A), and all models apart from the Volt 1 feature a full-colour Smart Display that offers detailed monitoring of each input’s key parameters. An Auto-Gain function sets the optimal input level, and the interfaces will also automatically detect mic, line and instrument sources and configure themselves accordingly. 

The Volt Max models then take things a step further with Max Processing, which offers a choice of six one-touch dynamics presets derived from UA’s classic 1176, LA-2A and VCA compressor emulations. Processing takes place in real time without incurring any additional latency, and a range of compression presets aimed at different sources and styles are provided to get users up and running quickly. 

Both the Volt Gen 2 and Volt Max are supplied with the UAD Volt Studio Bundle, a collection of 15 plug-ins that includes the LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Topline Vocal Tune, Showtime ‘64 and Lion ‘68 guitar amps, Anthem and PolyMAX synthesizers and UA’s own LUNA DAW. 

• Six new USB audio interfaces with professional 32-bit / 192 kHz A-D and D-A conversion.
• Tone Shaping Preamps with Warmth (Tube), Focus (Solid State) and Shine (British Class-A) modes.
• Max Processing for onboard real-time compression with six presets modelled on UA’s 1176, LA-2A and VCA compressor styles.
• Auto-Gain and Clip Protection for perfect recording levels, every time.
• Full-colour Smart Display for bright, at-a-glance visual feedback, including gain-reduction metering (all models except Volt 1 Gen 2).
• Includes LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, UAD plug-ins, Melodyne Essential, a three-month trial of FL Studio and more.
• Compatible with all major DAWs, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, and GarageBand 
• USB bus-powered and class-compliant for easy setup with Mac, Windows, iPad, and iPhone. 
• ADAT optical input for up to eight channels of digital expansion on Volt 4 Gen 2 and all Max models. 
• MIDI In/Out, built-in Talkback mic and speaker switching on select models.
• Stylish, rugged construction.

The new interfaces are all available now, priced as follows:

• Volt1 Gen2: $149
• Volt2 Gen2: $219
• Volt4 Gen2: $299
• Volt 2 Max: $299
• Volt 4 Max: $399
• Volt 4P Max: $499.

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