Universal Audio VOLT2 USB Audio Interface for recording, podcasting and streaming

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Each model thrives in different sonic scenarios; compare each model against one another below and find the one that’s right for you! Featuring the trademark Universal Audio grey and silver colourway, each interface is seriously sleek – slotting perfectly into any kind of studio space. When in use, the various parts of the interface light up in a handful of vibrant colours too, creating a nice visual contrast. The minimalist, retro-inspired industrial design is enhanced further on the 76 models, with real wood end cheeks completing the look. Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 2 gives you the rich, full sound of this classic UA mic/line/instrument preamp, thanks to its built-in tube emulation circuitry, a UA exclusive. Need some drums but aren’t a drummer yourself? Enter UJAM’s Virtual Drummer DEEP. These 60s’/70s’ inspired drum sounds are at the pinnacle of percussion plug-ins. Choose from 30 different styles, 5 drum kits, 690 patterns and more to take your beats to the next level!

Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek, vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 2 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades. Traveling light? Plug Volt 2 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.* Ampeg’s SVT amps are instantly recognisable. Now, you can access the killer tone of these bass behemoths in plug-in form! Generating the same accurate tones as the original (that was favoured by the likes of Bootsy Collins), apply the rounded, punchy low-end and gutsy midrange to your bass sound. Innovative in-built tube emulation circuitry has been tailored to recreate the full-bodied, warm, rich sound of Universal Audio’s now legendary 610 tube mic/line/instrument preamp. This cookie stores user-like settings for the chat system provider, which are required for our online chat service. Trusted ShopsEssential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more An onboard tube emulation circuit lets you harness the classic sound of Universal Audio's iconic, vintage 610 tube preamp. This legendary piece of equipment was used to record a range of titanic artists - and now you can access the same rich tones for your productions! Software Included Known for their incredibly accurate emulations of hardware classics in software form, the inclusions from Softube here continue that pedigree. Volt 2 gives you simple 2-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug your mics, guitars, or synths into the front panel. Then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you’ll be creating like a pro, fast.

Read the full details below on how to enter and find out how you can improve your chances of winning! Please note: the giveaway ends 10th March 2022, UK entry only. UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED. Volt 2 users get an extended 30-day free trial to UAD Spark, an ever-expanding library of world-class plug-ins and instruments for a low monthly price. UAD Spark plug-ins run natively on Mac and will give your recordings the pro analog tones heard on your favourite albums. Universal Audio offers the Volt 2, a compact, reliable and budget-friendly 2-channel audio interface (USB 2.0 ) that helps you create professional vocal and instrument recordings. Vocalists, guitarists, bassists, streamers, podcasters - simply all users will benefit from the functionality and flexibility the device has to offer. It doesn't matter if you're working on a Mac, PC, iPad or iPhone - get excellent recordings anytime, anywhere and take your projects to the next level.Traveling light? Plug Volt 2 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your band’s rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere. Requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPad Pro with USB-C). One thing that’s worth noting: to work in this manner with iPhone’s and older iPad’s, you’ll require an external Volt power supply, plus an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (*unless* you’re using an iPad Pro with USB-C). Edit and enhance your vocals with this Grammy-award winning technology. Tweak everything from the timing of a specific line, to the pitch of individual notes. Includes a host of software from the likes of Celemony, Ableton and more (plus a USB-C to USB-A cable)

Some audio interfaces give you a smattering of random audio apps. Not Volt. Instead, UA put together a bundle of serious music production tools, virtual instruments, and plug-ins including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more. Practically, you could use a compressor to manage sharp, aggressive transients – like a more powerful note suddenly produced from an instrument or a vocalist – to create a more palatable listening experience. Build your desktop production studio around a stylish interface, built to withstand years of home and mobile recordingThey aren’t just a pretty face though; quality metal components ensure the Volt is incredibly durable, withstanding years of recording both on-the-go and at home. A trio of meticulously crafted presets – VOC, GTR and FAST– can be used to manage the levels of guitar, synths, vocals and more with unparalleled ease. Universal Audio created Volt 2 for collaborators — from musicians and songwriters to livestreamers and podcasters. This portable 2-in/2-out USB recording interface for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone gives you superior sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode derived from UA’s 610 tube preamp, plus a suite of industry-leading music software — so your next recording will sound classic.

In addition to the two transparent-sounding channels, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode is also on board, based on the 610 Tube Preamp. Depending on your needs, simply switch on the timbr and leave it at the ultra-clean sound of the interface. The high-quality headphone amplifier delivers enough power and crystal-clear sound for all common headphones, so you can enjoy your recordings latency-free and in high quality . Volt 2 gives you simple 2-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug your mics, guitars, or synths into the front panel. Then connect your speakers or headphones to monitor your audio with no latency. With Volt, you'll be creating like a pro, fast. The 176, 276 and 476 models all include an onboard 76 compressor. This impressive piece of engineering, consisting of an analog circuit based on Universal Audio’s renowned 1176 Limiting Amplifier, is ideal for applying some final sheen and punch to any part of your song.

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Vintage preamp mode lets you capture guitar and vocals with the well-rounded, rich sound of an iconic UA tube preamp Desktop 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone Produce with an essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM’s Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more