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Volt Tutorials

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This article includes all of the Volt tutorials available. They are thematically organized in the table of contents below:

Connecting Volt to Your Computer or iOS Device

  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect Volt to a Mac computer via USB.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect Volt to a Windows computer via USB.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect Volt to iPads and iPhones, including how to connect external power to avoid draining the battery on your device.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to use Volt as a standalone preamp or compressor without a computer.

 

 

Basic Audio Connections with Volt

  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect dynamic and condenser microphones to Volt.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect active monitor speakers to Volt.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect an electric guitar or bass to Volt.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect line level instruments and sources to Volt.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect external MIDI devices such as synths, samplers, and sequencers to Volt.

 

 

Setting up your DAW with Volt

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up GarageBand with Volt on macOS.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Audacity with Volt on macOS and Windows.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up FL Studio with Volt on Windows and macOS.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Pro Tools with Volt on macOS and Windows.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Logic Pro with Volt on macOS.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Reaper with Volt on macOS.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Reaper with Volt on Windows. 

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Cubase with Volt on Windows and macOS.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Ableton Live with Volt on macOS.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Ableton Live with Volt on Windows.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Bandlab Cakewalk with Volt on macOS and Windows.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set up Digital Performer with Volt on Windows and macOS.


 

 

Volt Basics

  • Watch this short video to learn how to correctly set input levels on Volt when recording vocals, instruments, and more.



  • Watch this short video to learn how to set Volt as the input and output device for Windows system audio.



  • Watch this short video to learn how to use Volt's direct monitoring feature, including how to use the monitor matrix on Volt 476.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect and use headphones with Volt.



  • Watch this short video to learn how to connect Volt to external power, and when external power is necessary.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to use the 76 Compressor circuit on Volt 76 models (Volt 176, Volt 176, and Volt 476).

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to use the Vintage Preamp Mode circuit on Volt.



  • Watch this short video to learn about the differences between balanced and unbalanced connections, and when you should use each type.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to set Volt as the input and output device for macOS system audio.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn when to use +48V phantom power on UA audio interfaces.

 

 

Access Included Software with Volt

  • Watch this short video to learn how to register Volt interfaces via the UA Connect app in order to gain access to the included bundle of software, drivers, firmware updates, and more.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to use the UA Connect app to download, install, and authorize the bundle of software included with all Volt interfaces.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how install and authorize the Melodyne 5 Essential software included with all Volt interfaces.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how install and authorize the Ableton Live Lite software included with all Volt interfaces.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to install and authorize the Brainworx plug-ins included with all Volt interfaces.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how install and authorize the UJAM plug-ins included with all Volt interfaces.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to install and authorize the Softube plug-ins included with all Volt interfaces.

 

Troubleshooting Volt Issues

  • Watch this short video to learn how to uninstall and reinstall the UA Connect software on macOS in order to troubleshoot issues with Volt.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to uninstall and reinstall Volt software and drivers on Windows 10 in order to troubleshoot issues with Volt and the UA Connect app.

 

  • Watch this short video to learn how to uninstall and reinstall Volt software and drivers on Windows 11 in order to troubleshoot issues with Volt and the UA Connect app.

 

 

 

 

 

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