Universal Audio introduces Volt USB Recording Studios featuring LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, UAD Essentials Plug‑ins

Universal Audio has introduced Volt USB Recording Studio audio interfaces.

Built so anyone can sound like their favorite records, Volt USB Recording Studio now includes LUNA Digital Audio Workstation — the only recording software with the authentic sound of classic studio equipment like analog console summing and tape machines, built right in.

Comprised of seven distinct models to suit the needs of a wide range of creators, Volt USB Recording Studios now include the same 12 "must‑have" UAD plug‑ins and instruments used by Grammy‑winning producers — including Teletronix LA‑2A compressors, Pultec EQs, Oxide Tape Machine, PolyMAX synth, and the recently‑released Verve Analog Machines Essentials, and many more.

Volt USB Recording Studio offers instructional content from Universal Audio and a free three month trial to PureMix Pro, giving users audio production tutorials from beginner to advanced.

With Volt, we gave customers a high quality, affordable USB interface with the legendary studio tone UA is famous for. Now with Volt USB Recording Studio, we've added even more value by including in‑depth educational content, our award‑winning LUNA DAW, and the same UAD plug‑ins and instruments used by chart‑topping pros on hit records every day.

UA Sr. Product Manager Chris Nighman

Key Features:

• Desktop USB audio interfaces with 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion.
• LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, giving you the sound and workflow of a real analog studio.
• A suite of 12 "must have" UAD plug-ins and instruments – for the sound of your favorite records right in your home studio.
• Tutorial content from UA and PureMix, from beginner to advanced.
• Vintage Mic Preamp mode for recording vocals and instruments with the sound of a classic UA tube preamp.
• Built-in 76 Compressor adds clarity and punch to voice, guitar, and other sources with analog circuit based on UA's 1176*.
• USB bus powered with compatible devices*.
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
• Direct Monitoring for latency-free, realtime recording.
• 1-in / 1-out MIDI connections.
• USB-C to USB-A cable included.

*76 models only (176, 276, 476, & 476p).

The Volt range is available now from UA retailers, including Sweetwater and Thomann:

• Volt 1 USB Recording Studio $149 MAP.
• Volt 2 USB Recording Studio $199 MAP.
• Volt 4 USB Recording Studio $259 MAP.
• Volt 176 USB Recording Studio $199 MAP.
• Volt 276 USB Recording Studio $299 MAP.
• Volt 476 USB Recording Studio $369 MAP.
• Volt 476P USB Recording Studio $469 MAP.