Volt Gen 2 & Volt Max interfaces from Universal Audio

Published 1/10/26

Six new USB interfaces introduced

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.

Key Features

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.