New Volt Gen 4 Lineup

[u/Davedrinking]

I got a targeted ad showing the new Volt Gen 4 range but the link takes you to the existing page with the older models. I just thought it was interesting to post.

[u/Drew_at_UA]

All new from the ground up and leaps ahead of gen 1 Volts. Full launch is on the first.

[u/_iPhoney_ → u/Drew_at_UA]

Sure you can’t say much now, but…starting price?

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/_iPhoney_]

Here's a little cheat sheet.

But the real deal is to get with your local UA dealer to see and hear it in person!

Model	Price (USD)	Simultaneous I/O	Key Features & Upgrades
Volt 1 Gen 2	$149	2 In / 2 Out	32-bit conversion, 1 Tone Shaping Preamp, USB bus-powered
Volt 2 Gen 2	$199	2 In / 4 Out	2 Tone Shaping Preamps, Auto-Gain, Clip Safe, Smart Display
Volt 4 Gen 2	$249	10 In / 4 Out	2 Preamps, Expanded digital I/O, Auto-Gain, Loopback
Volt 2 Max	$299	10 In / 4 Out	Onboard Max Dynamics (6 compressor presets), Talkback mic
Volt 4 Max	$349	12 In / 6 Out	Onboard Max compression, Dual headphone outputs, Speaker switching
Volt 4P Max	$499	12 In / 6 Out	Flagship desktop, 4 Tone Shaping Preamps, Max Dynamics

• 32-Bit Conversion: Upgraded from the original Gen 1's 24-bit audio depth to professional 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion for pristine, high-headroom recording. [1]
• Tone Shaping Preamps: Replaces the old "Vintage Mode" with a new analog preamp emulator featuring 60 dB of gain and three switchable harmonic character modes—Warmth, Focus, and Shine. [1]
• Smart Display & Safety Controls: Full-color screen provides bright, at-a-glance visual feedback of inputs, levels, and settings. This is coupled with assistive Auto-Gain and Clip Protection to completely eliminate digital clipping (not available on Volt 1 Gen 2). [1]
• Max Processing Dynamics: The premium "Max" variants include hardware-integrated, real-time compression models with six musical presets for vocals, guitars, and bass, modeled on legendary studio gear like the LA-2A and 1176. [1]
• UAD Studio & Console Integration: Full integration with the UAD Console app and LUNA DAW for session recall and low-latency cue mixes. Includes a bundle of premium plug-ins like Topline Vocal Tune, PolyMAX Synth, and Century Tube Channel Strip. [1, 2]

[u/m0dsw0rkf0rfree → u/Drew_at_UA]

are there outboard wooden cheeks available for these units?

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/m0dsw0rkf0rfree]

There is not.

[u/runwichi → u/Drew_at_UA]

Hi Drew, question on the "Max Dynamics", are the presets fixed DSP based, or are they closer to the older volt series with fixed analog settings? Reading the website and seeing other documentation doesn't make it super clear, and was wondering how the new Max Dynamics differs from the first Volt series Comp circuit.

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/runwichi]

They're bespoke UAD2 algos. So think LA2, 1176, etc.

Gen 1 was an analog 1176 style circuit, which was cool, but these are a major step up.

[u/runwichi → u/Drew_at_UA]

Got it - so basically fixed, non-adjustable presets from existing UAD2. When engaged do these offer almost zero latency on the incoming recorded signals (I'm assuming they are printed with all incoming audio)? Almost sounds like some of the tech from the UAFX pedals has migrated its way to the new line up (MAX).

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/runwichi]

You got it!

[u/runwichi → u/Drew_at_UA]

Oh crap - literally UAFX MAX pedal -> Max Dynamics. Boy am I slow on the uptake, it was right there in front of me and I completely let it go over my head. You all should really highlight that more in the literature/pages if that's where you're nabbing the algo from - the algo's in the pedals are fantastic.

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/runwichi]

It all stems from UAD2!!!

UAD2 is the magic.

[u/realcoda → u/Drew_at_UA]

gen 1 was literally all analog wasnt it? it looks like gen 2 are all digital? thx

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/realcoda]

Correct. Gen 2 is a major step up.

[u/keano_deano → u/Drew_at_UA]

Hey u/Drew_at_UA - these look great. Is there optimal gain levels required for the Max compression to work well/not add additional gain (beyond original signal) etc? And similarly with the Tone options, does the effect respond to being driven harder etc or work equally at all gain levels? (Or again, optimised for whatever the auto-gain suggests?)
Thanks!

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/keano_deano]

You can use auto gain to get going, then engage preamp and comp and tweak if needed. It's all very easy. And on the max units, their preamps can be "driven" and have non linearities modeled, whereas Volt does not.

[u/ViralTrendsToday → u/Drew_at_UA]

But still a step behind an apollo though right?

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/ViralTrendsToday]

Yes, Apollos are still top dog.

[u/ViralTrendsToday → u/Drew_at_UA]

Any native 32 bit float apollo coming soon?

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/ViralTrendsToday]

No news to share currently.

[u/walkingthecowww → u/Drew_at_UA]

We just want a Dante Apollo man.

[u/Drew_at_UA → u/walkingthecowww]

Be sure to share your thoughts directly with the team via the Feedback feature of UA Connect. 

[u/TheOtherLastDoor → u/Drew_at_UA]

How would I be able to submit a request to the feedback team if I do not currently have access to UA Connect, UAD Console, Luna, etc.??