While this is a bit of an arbitrary point, there is something we loved about being able to turn the thing on and off with a button (rather than it powering up as soon as the USB connection is completed).

For more than 20 years, UAD plugins and Apollo Interfaces have set the standard of analog modelling. Featuring flexible controls and accurate recreations of the original reverb algorithms from the 480L, the LX480 is a worthy addition to any plugin collection. Virtual Drummer JEEP You'll also get a broadband speed boost to the next available level (up to a max of 1Gbps) in your household and supercharged connectivity at home and on the move. That's just for being with us both.

If you wanted to travel light, you can create and record without even needing to take your laptop to a session.

However, we think Universal Audio has achieved this with the Volt 2. And the ability to record to an iPad or iPhone, means you aren’t just restricted to recording at home.

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Let’s be honest; if you’re producing electronic music, you probably already have a copy of Ableton.

London, UK: Virgin Media O2 is today lifting the lid on its first ever joint product, Volt, bringing together award winning connectivity and amazing entertainment from both Virgin Media and O2, to give customers even more from their services – more speed, more data and more value.Focusrite’s 2i2 product is probably the most popular comparable device. Like the Volt 2, the Scarlett 2i2 has something akin to a “vintage” mode (they call it “air”), and the inputs and specs are pretty much identical. I think I’d give a slight edge in preamp and build quality to the Volt 2, but it’s mostly just a matter of preference (and maybe recency bias). Connect stereo headphones to this output. Headphones are connected with a ¼” (6.35 mm) TRS plug. If your headphones have a ⅛” (3.5 mm) plug, use a TRS ⅛” to ¼” adapter. (9) Headphone Volume Knob While we aren’t suggesting you base this Universal Audio Volt 2 review on looks alone, getting the unit out felt like we were unboxing something that aesthetically added to our home studio vibe while feeling sturdy and long-lasting enough to survive being transported between recording sessions. For producers that want to add energy or excitement to their recordings, the '76 Series Volt Interfaces push the boundaries even further with a built-in 1176 analog compressor.