Universal Audio Volt 476 - Unbox and Workout

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This time around, I'm giving a workout to the UA Volt 476. I'm really curious about how the compressor, vintage mode, and 4x4 I/O all works. So let's take a look together!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Unbox and Feature Overview
06:20 - Powering Up
07:08 - Drivers, Firmware
10:15 - DAW Configuration
12:29 - Line Inputs (Drum Machine)
15:28 - Mic Inputs (Acoustic Guitar)
18:06 - Instrument Inputs, 76 Compressor, Vintage Mode (Bass Guitar)
22:15 - Instrument Inputs (Electric Guitar)
24:03 - Mic Inputs (Electric Guitar)
25:29 - Mic Inputs (Drums)
28:01 - Mic Inputs (Voice)
29:30 - Music Video
31:32 - Final Thoughts

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@jbharrop 11 ай бұрын

This is the best demo that I have watched for the VOLT 476 and ir answered so many questions which I had, that others failed to cover. Thanks for the in-depth coverage and you have another subscriber.

@jasmeerlabeer4591 Жыл бұрын

This is how setup videos should be. Very well done. Thank you for this.

@williammwashumbe1585 Жыл бұрын

Very candid review. I loved it! Awesome music composition and presentation.

@reefusmoons1625 Жыл бұрын

Really great review and run through, I'm getting one of these now!

@theblowupdollsmusic Жыл бұрын

Really great demo and song. Thank you!

@starflek Жыл бұрын

Awesome video.... really ! thank you for showing & explaining all the process :)

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@tehroflzcrisp Жыл бұрын

omg, when you turned everything up before testing the audio I got coldsweats! "HES GOING TO BLOW OUT HIS EARS!!!" lol I'm glad it all worked out. I always start with everything at 0 then slowly work my way up to a comfortable level.

@patrickgeary5455 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to do this, massive help in deciding if it's right for me or not. Not sure I need a Volt but definitely need a Bruno.

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man. Be careful what you ask for though.. Bruno is a loose cannon of a dog 😅

@javierkim6198 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best reviews for UA Volt 476. You are a very talented musician. I was searching for an audio interface that would serve not only my initial learning curve for the home recording project/hobby but also would serve in a more advanced setup in the future. UA recently released the new Volt 476P a few days ago, which could fix some of the shortcomings that you have pointed out in your review. It is however unclear whether or not UA has addressed endless login requirements for each and every software piece in the new 476P release, as you have bitterly complained about. I hope UA allows the user to tweak compression parameters via software settings as you suggested. Best regards.

@jswickstudios1696 Жыл бұрын

bro, you're pretty dope! a legit musician I dig it.

@raycochrane3971 2 жыл бұрын

Well done YHRS. Your task based demo really show the good n bad of the interface...nice ditty too.

@YHRS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray! This was a fun interface to play around with. Although going in with no song prepared, this could have been disastrous 😁Cheers, and I hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

@user-pf3ev4ws7u Жыл бұрын

You’re great musician! I’ve enjoyed your music.

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much, I really appreciate it!

@tadmorta 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! I always appreciate your opinion on these interfaces. I already had my eye on this one, after getting the chance of playing a bit with the UA Apollo at a friend's studio. I had my doubts about the build and overall quality, since it is a "budget" interface, in UA price terms... I am glad you reviewd it, now I know it will be the next interface I'll get (time to swap the old and underperforming UR22). Also, great job on the song demo. If you wouldn't have said anything, I could totally think it is an already worked-out song you had in the drawer.

@YHRS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tal, I really appreciate your comments 😊 And I'm so glad that this was helpful! I was really impressed by the build and sound quality of this one. I think it'll make a fine addition to any studio. And thanks for the compliment on the song. I was a little nervous going into it with nothing prepared, and even afterwards I wasn't sure if I liked it or hated it. I think it turned out ok 😁

@blainejones5409 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review.. I appreciate you covering to registration process. As a result I won't be buying one, I don't care how good they are. I appreciate you bringing that to light. If that situation changes, let me know. and I will buy 5 for my and my friends studios. Peace and love. PS definitely subscribing of course. Blaine

@lifepath7741 Жыл бұрын

I truly hate that kind of thing, to be mandatory to register! For that reason I WILL NEVER BUY UAD products

@mlisunep 2 жыл бұрын

good video. good humour!

@GL64 2 жыл бұрын

Nice little piece of gear, and nice work showing what it does. And please more dog content!

@YHRS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! Unfortunately the dogs mostly run away when I play any instrument. Although Bruno has expressed an interest in playing the tambourine. Maybe he'll be in the next song as my accompanyist 😊

@jroobz 7 ай бұрын

track sounds great

@nafawi7965 Жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks!

@sherifrizq9346 2 жыл бұрын

Nice song. ❤️👍

@tehilimmusicproductiontv1488 Жыл бұрын

thanks bro 👍

@akasup 2 жыл бұрын

MGMT Vibes Dope 👍🏽

@joshboatwright6600 Жыл бұрын

Came for a review and got an original song that sounds inspired by foghat and band of horses lol good work

@okancantaskn6732 7 ай бұрын

subscribed & liked when dog appears :)

@edwin_art_studio414 2 ай бұрын

awesome

@VedunianCraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your thorough insights! I really enjoyed all the practical information provided! I just wished you would've given a bit more info on the software bundle. I understand that UAD went native and has some free plugins at the moment (when you buy one of their interfaces). Do you need an actual iLok for the software, or just an account? When I moved from ProTools to Reaper I was so relieved to let go of this constant "surveillance" ;) and hoping my dongle doesn't break... Do you need the iLok for the Marshall etc. software, or for UAD's plug-ins? Or even both? I hope you can share some light into this! All the best from Vienna 💪!

@phoenixrise3126 8 ай бұрын

The song is actually pretty cool 😎

@369jpm 5 ай бұрын

Good review....I have this exact same model and love it to bits. Didn't have any of the software driver issues so no frustrations for me as I use a Mac ..... save yourself tons of stress and get a Mac, you know it makes sense! :-)

@snakehips81 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there ! Thanks for the review. Are Inputs 3 &4 on the back balanced TRS sockets, or unbalanced TS ? I've just ordered the Volt 476. So, inputs 3&4 don't have the preamps OR or the compressors ? So what exactly happens to anything plugged in to Ch 3&4 between inputting your audio, and it exiting the jack outputs ? Wondering now WHY I bought the 476, instead of the 276 !!

@traezaX1 Жыл бұрын

That's the budget offering ... 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

@willdenham 2 жыл бұрын

I like your music. I'm trying to decide between the 276 and the Audient MK2

@JasonicIR8 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video !! So for you the Volt are better than the Motu M4 ??

@joonajks 2 жыл бұрын

Hi would you recommend this interface for KZfaq voiceovers? Also are you still experiencing any Hiss in the compressor?

@ventecuido181 Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias estoy por comprar la 476, me gustaría saber si es mejor la 276 o que opinas ya que tú la tienes.?

@NelsonRiverosMusic 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. How can I go from hearing music from my headphones to hearing it through my monitors ? right now I could only hear through my headphones with the Volt 476. Thanks

@mitadonac91 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to direct monitoring Inputs 1-2 and 3-4 at the same time when computer is turned off? Tnx!

@DeepThinkingGPU 11 ай бұрын

have you tried the UAD-2 unison real time plugins while recording with it? and in mixing to off/load the cpu?

@kerosenefilms Жыл бұрын

How do you think this compares to the last gen Apogee Duet for iOS?

@TeddScofield 2 жыл бұрын

great job running it through its paces. i actually kinda like the sound of the compressor and vintage buttons. In particular when pushed hard to overdrive. The monitoring options are great IMO. Certainly understand having to signup for all the software downloads bumming folks out. Hardly a dealbreaker for me, especially for the money. Bang for buck i couldn't really find anything better, especially on the broke, bedroom, hobbyist end of the scale. I'm looking forward to using mine, hopefully for many years to come. Keep up the great work! 🤘🏻🖖🏻

@tehroflzcrisp Жыл бұрын

came for the audio, subbed for the doggo.

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

Bruno says thank you 😁 And so do I!

@stafford356 Жыл бұрын

OK. Had my Volt 476 for several days now. Unlike the guy's unit in this video, when I plug mine in and power up . . . the HOST light does not come on. Any suggestions??

@VitaliyNET Жыл бұрын

Will I hear any difference between Apollo Solo and Volt 276/476 or Apogee Duet if I'm only listening and creating music? I'm not using ANY mic/instruments records and not planning. I use Adam A7V monitors. Currently have a Apogee Duet Firewire - but apogee cheated us and doesn't release driver support for mac m1 ( Thanks!

@musicturtletony8498 2 жыл бұрын

Great job man! Yeah, I don't have a problem with making accounts for third party plugins, I know that is part of the deal. I have a separate email address specifically for those things. But the driver should be a worry free download. Also, I gotta ask, does the piano/wine rack behind the drum set actually function as an instrument?

@YHRS 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Tony! I guess I just got exhausted spending more time passing out my email and generating passwords than making music there for a while after plugging in. I guess I just expected a one-stop-shop to claim all of the freebies like Native Instruments. They're great plugins though! Oh and the piano has been partially gutted to make a wine bar. All of the hammers and some of the other innards are gone. I still need to mute those darn strings though! They resonate along with the drums and drive me nuts :)

@reckless-ramblers 6 ай бұрын

"...if it ain't broke, don't break it".... classic.

@rickymaxx Жыл бұрын

Great video!! whats the lavalier you are using here?

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've been using a Shure TwinPlex TL47 for the last couple of years, and I love it. It's really tiny and lightweight, and I think it sounds great for a lav.

@dash4786 Жыл бұрын

I'm a little bit torn between the 276 and the 476. I'm not sure what I really need. I plan to buy one of these and use it with neural DSP and play my guitar through. So is the 476 a little bit Overkill?

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply but if you're still deciding...for just recording direct electric guitar, the 276 would be plenty. I'm usually a fan of more inputs and outputs, but that's just for drums and outboard hardware. A 2 input interface still gives you all sorts of options for direct recording guitar/bass but also mono and stereo options for using microphones to record various things.

@JorisPosthumus 2 ай бұрын

so, question: the compression, why did you not change the input level?

@thisfoodiereviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo. Does the 1176 compressor affect the line in on the back or just the inputs on the front of the interface?

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

The compressors only affect their respective inputs (inputs 1 and 2, but not 3 and 4) on the 476. I saw that UA released the 476P recently, and that model has all 4 inputs as fully featured mic/line/inst inputs with the compressor on each channel. So if you're looking for 4 channels of 1176 style compression, the 476P would be the model to look at. Hope that helps!

@thisfoodiereviews Жыл бұрын

@@YHRS That clears it up. Thank you!

@gerardvirgo5755 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Just want to know your thoughts about the UA Volt 476 compared to Audient Id14 mkII? Thanks

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

I still haven't used an Audient interface, so I can't say for sure. The ID4 or ID14 are on my short list for interfaces to try next!

@EduardoFrias99 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! i will buy the volt 276, this one does not come with the 5 v dc power supply, anyone know where I can buy it? I could not find any information!

@merionkrazy Жыл бұрын

amazon

@LespaulNa Жыл бұрын

Could be used the 4 in at the same time? For example 1 and 2 mics stereo pair 3 in guitar plugged and 4 bass guitar plugged. It's possible this routing? Thanks

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

You can use all 4 inputs at the same time, but keep in mind that inputs 3 and 4 are only line inputs. So you'd need a preamplifier if you wanted to plug an instrument or microphone into the line inputs. In this video, I used an FMR RNP to get 4 microphones plugged into the Volt 476 to record 4 channels of drums.

@KitaristChannel Жыл бұрын

Do you still own all other interfaces? Would be nice if you could do a shootout how different they sound from each other.

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

I don't have them all still on hand, but I do have a few hanging around currently. That's not a bad idea to do a shootout, thanks!

@redroosterguitars Жыл бұрын

SSL or Volt which did you prefer?

@samirchiakh 2 жыл бұрын

شكرا جزيلا

@_EightySix Жыл бұрын

I can't seem to find this anywhere, but does the headphone output require you to forfeit one of the 4 rear outputs? That's the case on my Scarlet 18i20.

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

The headphone output carries the same signal as the "monitor" output jacks. So the headphones will always hear the same signal that's being sent to the speakers. You can assign either outputs 1/2 or outputs 3/4 (or neither, or both) to the monitor outputs with the buttons on the face of the unit.

@_EightySix Жыл бұрын

@@YHRS Thank you for your reply. I actually ordered and received a 476 already. Now I'm trying to figure out how to use outputs 3/4 or 5/6 to ssend to a 4track tascam. I can't seem to get any audio to come out the 3/4 or 5/6 outs, only 1/2 and headphone jack. I've tried all the monitor buttons on top, and I've watched the tutorial videos, I think I have to use my DAW in order to route audio out of the additional outs, is that the case?

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

@@_EightySix You're on the right track, it'll be a feature of your DAW to send different tracks to different hardware outputs. ProTools and Cubase seem to make it harder than it needs to be, but at least in Reaper it's just a matter of clicking the "Sends, Receives, and Hardware Output" button on any track and selecting a hardware output to send that track to. Hope that helps!

@_EightySix Жыл бұрын

@@YHRS Thanks again! I'm sorrry but I am still confused on this issue. You said I can route to the outputs with monitor buttons on top, but also that it'll be a feature of my DAW. I'm not doing any fancy routing, lol, I just want the audio that goes into the inputs of the interface to come out of the additional outputs and it doesn't seem to work because I'm not getting any audio out of the addicional outs. Thank you for your help, I'll keep trying!

@ParkerCharlesGabriel 2 жыл бұрын

How does the Volt 276 compare to a first generation Scarlett Focusrite 2i2?

@sikwitit773 2 жыл бұрын

If had the choice between those 2, i would choose an id14 mkii instead

@kemistr1 Жыл бұрын

The first generation Scarlett Focusrite is a good interface but it doesn't have any additional buttons like the "Air" Mode on the 3rd Scarlett Focusrite generation. I have both the 1st & 3rd Focusrite generation. The Volt is great as well with the "Vintage & Compressor" mode

@synthsmaster 2 жыл бұрын

I want to buy one, what you prefer this one or SSL2?

@YHRS 2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to choose favorites, since they're both great interfaces. With the Volt 476, you do get 2 extra line inputs. And while the SSL software bundle is great, the Volt bundle includes a few more bits and pieces. But the 476 costs about $100 more. Really, either way...you can't make a bad choice between the two.

@firevr 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t use windows computers anymore but am I wrong here: If the device works with iPadOS and iOS it should be class compliant and therefore shouldn’t require drivers? If so, maybe this is why they didn’t have an easier process? I’m in the market for a new interface and this muddies the water for me now, Focusrite or UA?

@gaston-alegre-stotzer Жыл бұрын

If it's class compliant it should work in iOS and Linux.

@longjonsilvernuts 3 ай бұрын

Pink Floyd vibes for sure.

@mikasaarela6217 Жыл бұрын

When you played the bass, even _my_ Volt 476P input was clipping red. Out of a KZfaq video, how is that even possible?

@BrettEllisMusic Жыл бұрын

did you notice after you plug your XLR in it is impossible to pull it out? You will never have access to use that channel with TRS Quarter inch input. I have 2 Volts a 4/76 and a 2/76 my XLR cables a permanently locked in. They have no release tab. maybe yours did'nt have the lock holes but UA gives no warnings on this or a way to unlock XLR jacks.

@miguelangelriverasaldarria3612 Жыл бұрын

Cual me recomienda la volt o ssl2+

@clintonmaher6930 Жыл бұрын

No direct monitoring blend knob is just craziness to me in 2022

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

I think that with computers being so capable these days, the need for direct monitoring isn't quite what it used to be. I rarely, if ever, monitor direct and just monitor through my DAW instead. A few ms of latency doesn't tend to bother me.

@ttt69420 Жыл бұрын

fellow pentium 2 user

@peterk3556 Жыл бұрын

I dont have this uad volt as an option

@user-ch7yu6ig5o Жыл бұрын

I can't plug two headphones simultaneously. It is right ?

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

The 476 only has the one headphone output, so you'd have to use an external headphone amp to duplicate the headphone signal to multiple sets of headphones. The 476P does have 2 sets of headphone outputs though.

@user-ch7yu6ig5o Жыл бұрын

@@YHRS Thank you for answer. I think 2 sets of headphones it's too important for me. And I chose M-audio Air 192-14.

@peterk3556 Жыл бұрын

It dowoaded two Drivers line 1/2 and the second line 3/4 it tells me it Downloaded all

@CorNigrum Жыл бұрын

This seems like a device made to sell locked down plugins, like a lot of UA stuff. Fair enough if that's what you want and gets you to your goal, but maybe I'll prefer my hardware to just be hardware without registration, online plugins and copy locks. These days you just don't own anything anymore. Too bad because the UA stuff sounds great; just wish they wouldn't play the walled garden ecosystem game, sort of like a digital Gillette. To each their own. Great comprehensive review though, it was interesting to see someone build a complete song in a home studio context!

@timjoseph887 5 ай бұрын

You did a great job. It seems the amp plugins are not as good as your real amp. Unsurprisingly. I found gladly I don't need the UA Apollo Twin X. Also not impressed with the distortion of the compressor. Did you find the bundled software was useful? Too bad teh compressors dont' have levels, those buttons are useless if you can 'tuse them.

@MrVara411 Жыл бұрын

LOVE this machine! But I'm 100% in agreement about setting up online accounts... I hated that! Nope, I don't trust companies with my data.

@johnisrael5183 2 жыл бұрын

Really Disappointed with those compressors....just seems like its no point in getting this instead of the SSL 2+ or higher end tascam

@YHRS Жыл бұрын

Agreed. If they'd at least include a threshold control for them, that'd add so much more usefulness to the compressors!

@johnisrael5183 Жыл бұрын

I agree.... then the volt could be used for multiple purposes at that point..... and to have a bright button to turn the brightness on and off whether you're using it for vocals or regular recording through the Daw

@fallenshallrise Жыл бұрын

As a guitar player an interface with a built in 1176 is a big selling point - if it works well. If it doesn't work well then saving some money and just getting a clean interface and doing compression outboard or in the box seems like a better option.

@edjefferson9175 Жыл бұрын

Drivers? We don’t need no stinking drivers. Don’t blame UAD. It’s Microsoft. About to order the 4 without the compressor. Primary for iPad sound and midi. Have been waiting for a review from an ios user…..

@EshockT Жыл бұрын

UA is bundling $400 of software with this now.

@shmvon Жыл бұрын

UA now stands for Unlimited Accounts. I took me half a day to install all the software and create some 80+ accounts to activate them. However... it's a nice box (Volt 2 in my case). Just too much software. I think I'll just use GarageBand.

@LysanderLH 2 ай бұрын

i’m so tempted by this (25/4/2024) EXCEPT for the data mining nonsense which they demand in exchange for being able to actually use it. That removes it from my shortlist.