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Arturia has announced a new edition of its MiniFuse 2 audio interface, designed specifically to provide a portable and easy-to-use recording solution for musicians and content creators working with mobile devices.

What sets MiniFuse 2 OTG apart from the previously released MiniFuse 2 is that it features USB OTG (On The Go) connectivity, allowing it to be connected directly to devices such as smartphones and tablets.

They say that it’s designed for people who need to produce live audio content “on the go”, but are struggling to handle complex audio routing.

The interface’s dual USB connectivity allows you to hook up with both a computer and mobile device simultaneously, with flexible routing between the two managed by Arturia’s companion software. This, along with its loopback functionality, makes MiniFuse 2 OTG an ideal choice for streamers and content creators that want a simplified setup for working with multiple audio sources.

MiniFuse 2 OTG’s front panel features dual combo mic/instrument inputs equipped with phantom power, each with a dedicated gain control and level indicator. Alongside this you have a headphone output and monitoring controls that let you toggle between USB connections and blend direct input with USB playback using the Mix dial.

On the back you’ll find stereo TRS outputs, dual USB-C ports and an extra USB-A connection designed to attach a MIDI controller or USB device without using up one of your computer’s ports.

MiniFuse 2 OTG ships with a generous bundle of software that includes Ableton Live Lite, Arturia Analog Lab Intro and a three-month subscription to Auto-Tune Unlimited, alongside a variety of additional software and plugins.

Features:

• 500 vintage & modern keyboard presets with Analog Lab Intro
• Arturia FX Suite:
  • Rev PLATE-140 reverb
  • Pre 1973 vintage preamp
  • Delay TAPE-201 echo
  • Chorus JUN-6 analog chorus
• Tutorials – learn recording, streaming, and production basics with MiniFuse
• Exclusive content – tips, tricks, and advice from industry experts
• Dedicated online portal – access everything you need in one place
• Subscriptions – complimentary introductions to world-class audio & mixing services
• 2 x combo Mic/Inst/Line XLR inputs with 48V phantom power and instrument/line level switch
• 2 x 1/4 TRS balanced line outputs with dedicated monitor level control
• 1 x stereo headphone output with independent volume control
• Dual USB connectivity – connect computer + phone/tablet simultaneously (OTG & main USB)
• Direct Monitor & USB Source selector – blend between DAW, OTG, or both for flexible monitoring
• Loopback function – capture computer audio for streaming or recording
• Direct mono summing – set via MiniFuse Control Center
• 1 x USB2 type A hub (200mA max.) for MIDI controller or USB device
• Compatible with thunderbolt via 3rd party adapter
• Backlit gain knobs with real-time overload indication
• Bus-powered USB-C interface – class-compliant, compatible with PC, Mac, tablets & mobile devices
• *OTG-port is data-only and does not power or drain connected devices

Here’s MiniFuse 2 OTG Video Tutorial:

The Arturia MiniFuse 2 OTG is available now for $219.

Steinberg has announced today that its hardware products are being rebranded as Yamaha brand.

Undertaken as part of a restructuring of both companies’ product development systems, the rebrand will see Steinberg shifting its focus away from hardware and exclusively towards software development and sales.

A German manufacturer and software developer founded in 1984, Steinberg was acquired by Yamaha in 2005. Since then, the companies have jointly developed and released a number of products, including Steinberg-branded audio interfaces such as the IXO series, launched in 2024.

As part of the transition, Steinberg’s IXO12, IXO22, UR22C, and UR44C interfaces have been relaunched under the Yamaha brand as the UR12MK3, UR22MK3, URX22C and URX44C, respectively. All other Steinberg audio interfaces will be gradually phased out, but both companies will continue to provide customers with product support “for the foreseeable future”.

Steinberg’s exclusive focus on software development and sales will “allow both companies to focus on their respective expertise”, according to a statement from the company. Steinberg and Yamaha will continue to “work closely together”, providing users with a “refined, integrated product experience which unites software and hardware”.

Steinberg is the brand behind popular music software such as Cubase, its well-established DAW, and Nuendo, an audiovisual post-production suite. The company is also responsible for Dorico, a leading music notation program, and a catalogue of VST plugins that includes the HALion sampler and Groove Agent drum machine.

“This transition is a very positive evolution for the product line,” says Steinberg’s Managing Director Clyde Sendke. “By moving our range of audio interfaces to Yamaha, we are ensuring that they receive a dedicated focus and allow both companies to play to their core strengths.”

“It will ensure there is greater clarity for both our customers and the industry regarding the respective product lines. Steinberg’s reputation for groundbreaking audio software is second to none, and it makes absolute sense for this to be given our exclusive attention.”

Steinberg’s rebrand is an unexpected move, especially considering that the company was acquired over two decades ago and has continued to operate with a generous degree of independence since then.

Steinberg brand is most closely associated with software titles such as Cubase, its flagship DAW. Whether this too will ultimately be folded into the Yamaha brand remains to be seen.

Read the full statement on Steinberg website.

Universal Audio launches Volt 876 USB Recording Studio, the first rackmount interface in the Volt series.

Universal Audio’s Volt series of audio interfaces was launched in 2021, promising “classic studio sound” at a price that’s within reach of budget-conscious musicians and presenting a more affordable alternative to the company’s popular Apollo series.

Four years on and the range has expanded to encompass eight different models, with the latest Volt interface announced by UA this week: Volt 876 USB Recording Studio. Whereas other models in the Volt line are desktop interfaces designed primarily for solo recording, Volt 876 is a rackmount unit aimed at more complex multi-instrument recording scenarios.

A 32-bit/192kHz, 24-in/28-out interface, Volt 876 is equipped with eight of UA’s tube-emulating Vintage mic preamps and eight 1176-style compressors, which can be activated via buttons on the front panel, offering a selection of presets tailored for guitar, drums and vocals. These are joined by two LED-ringed dials for input gain and monitoring level, along with various controls for talkback, metering, clocking and headphone levels.

Volt 876 features two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo jacks on the front panel that double as Hi-Z instrument inputs, joined by six more mic/line inputs on the interface’s rear. There are eight line-level TRS outputs on the back and two headphone outs on the front with dedicated level controls. MIDI I/O is available via dual 5-pin DIN connections and two ADAT/SPDIF ins and outs can be used to digitally expand the interface’s I/O.

Volt 876 arrives bundled with a variety of software, including UA’s companion Console app which offers assistive Auto-Gain and convenient recall of front-panel settings. You’ll also get UA’s Producer Suite, a collection of plugins that includes the company’s LA-2A and 1176 emulations and the PolyMAX synth, and a copy of LUNA, Universal Audio’s free, AI-powered DAW.

Features:

• Get rich analog tone with eight onboard Vintage preamps and classic compressors inspired by UA’s iconic 610 tube console and 1176 limiter
• Hear every detail with professional-quality 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion on Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone*
• Use the UAD Console app for Assistive Auto-Gain, full session recall of front-panel settings, and two low-latency cue mixes with talkback
• Record with LUNA for analog studio sound, unlimited tracks, and smart AI-powered tools like Voice Control, Instrument Detection, and Tempo Listen
• Produce with a suite of premium UAD plug-ins and instruments including Teletronix LA‑2A and UA 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, PolyMAX Synth, Showtime ’64 Tube Amp, and more
• Expand your system by combining up to three Volt 876 interfaces or integrating with Apollo and ADAT-equipped gear

Details:

• 24-in / 28-out USB audio interface with eight preamps and cutting-edge 32-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
• Vintage Mic Preamp mode on every channel for recording your voice, guitar, synths, or band with the rich, full sound of an iconic UA 610 tube preamp
• UA 76 Compressors on every channel to add clarity and punch to vocals, drums, instruments, and other sources with analog circuit based on the renowned 1176
• Digitally-controlled mic preamps with Assistive Auto-Gain and full session recall with UAD Console app and LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
• 16-in / 16-out ADAT connectivity for digital expansion and linking of up to three Volt 876 interfaces to form the ultimate 24 x 28 recording system
• Standalone ADAT mode to connect Volt 876 to third-party interfaces or Apollo over ADAT as an 8 x 8 I/O preamp expander
• Onboard talkback microphone for effortless studio communication
• Realtime direct monitoring with dedicated front panel controls, plus two stereo low-latency cue mixes when used with UAD Console or LUNA DAW
• Class-compliant for hassle-free set-up with Mac, iPad, and iPhone
• Windows systems require the ASIO driver, available within the UA Connect app
• Two studio-quality headphone amplifiers for loud, clear monitoring and effortless collaboration
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones (selectable per channel)
• Stylish, rugged construction built to withstand years of use, with included rack ears and rubber feet for desktop or 1U rack mounting options

What’s Included

Included Software for Mac & PC

• LUNA Digital Audio Workstation
• UAD Producer Suite:
• Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
• UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor
• Pultec Passive EQ Collection
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials
• Pure Plate Reverb
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• PolyMAX Synth
• Showtime ‘64 Tube Amp

Included 3rd Party Software (subject to change):

• Ableton Live Lite
• Melodyne Essential by Celemony
• Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance
• Marshall® Plexi Classic Amp Bundle by Softube
• Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM
• Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM
• LABS by Spitfire Audio

Here’s an in-depth look UA Volt 876 USB Recording Studio by André Skinner from Long & McQuade video:

Coming in at the top of the Volt range, the 876 interface is priced at $999. Pre-order now, available mid-October 2025.

Find out more on Universal Audio website.