Universal Audio created Volt 1 for singers, songwriters, guitarists, livestreamers, and podcasters. This portable 1-in/2-out USB recording interface for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone gives you superior sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode derived from UAs 610 tube preamp, plus a suite of industry-leading music software so your next recording will sound classic.
Key Benefits ā¢ Create classic-sounding music productions, livestreams, and podcasts on Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone ā¢ Record your voice or guitar with rich, full sound using Vintage Mic Preamp mode ā¢ Produce with an essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAMs Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more ā¢ Build your desktop production studio around a stylish interface, built to withstand years of home and mobile recording
Record Yourself with Best-in-Class Audio Quality From the team that brought you the game-changing Apollo interface, Volt 1 delivers superior studio sound quality, with more character and tone than any USB interface in its class.
Capture a Classic Vocal with Vintage Mic Preamp Mode Few sounds can compare to a vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, as used to record everyone from Ray Charles to Van Halen. Volt 1 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.
Stay Inspired with a Curated Suite of Audio Software 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, UJAMs Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more.
Included Software ā¢ Ableton Live Lite ā¢ Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Amp ā¢ Softube Time & Tone Bundle ā¢ Celemony Melodyne Essential ā¢ Relab LX480 Essentials ā¢ Plugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR Classic ā¢ Plugin Alliance Brainworx bx_tuner ā¢ Plugin Alliance Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic ā¢ UJAM Virtual Drummer DEEP ā¢ UJAM Virtual Bassist DANDY ā¢ Spitfire LABS
Easy In, Easy Out Volt 1 gives you simple 1-in/2-out audio connections. Just plug a mic or instrument 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.
iPad & iPhone Ready Traveling light? Plug Volt 1 into your iPad or iPhone, and you can easily create beats and samples, record your bands rehearsals, and edit songs anywhere.*
Includes a 30-day Free Trial to UAD Spark Volt 1 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.
Capture Inspiration for Years to Come Featuring rugged all-metal construction and sleek, vintage-inspired industrial design, Volt 1 elevates your production space with impeccable style, built to last decades.
*Requires external Volt power supply and an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (except iPad Pro with USB-C).
Key Features ā¢ Desktop 1-in/2-out USB audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion for Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone ā¢ Vintage Mic Preamp mode lets you record voice or guitar with the rich, full sound of a classic UA tube preamp ā¢ Essential suite of audio and music software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAMs Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more ā¢ Studio-quality headphone amplifier for loud, clear monitoring ā¢ USB bus powered to reduce cable clutter ā¢ 48V phantom power for condenser microphones ā¢ Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording ā¢ Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use ā¢ 1-in/1-out MIDI connections ā¢ USB-C to USB-A cable included
System Requirements Mac & PC ā¢ Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port ā¢ USB cable (included) ā¢ Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor ā¢ (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition ā¢ (macOS) 10.14 Mojave or later ā¢ Internet connection for software downloads