Hands-on: Universal Audio’s Arrow bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 interface is downright awesome [Video]

Last week, Universal Audio announced a new entry-level audio interface, the UA Arrow, that’s positioned just below its popular Apollo Twin interfaces. The UA Arrow, like other interfaces that the company makes, can provide your recordings with the tone and feel of a traditional analog recording. The Arrow is an interesting product for several key reasons, headlined by its support for bus-powered Thunderbolt 3, a first for Universal Audio.

Is the Arrow worth considering if you’re in the market for a portable audio interface for your iMac or MacBook Pro? Watch our hands-on video for our first impressions. more…

015: Digitimes iPhone rumors, new Apple Watch markets, HomePod orders | 9to5Mac Daily

Today we’ve got new iPhone SE 2 and 2018 flagship iPhone rumors from Digitimes, Apple Watch reaching new markets, and day one of HomePod orders, plus this weekend’s best deals from 9to5Toys.

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Best of NAMM 2018: Thunderbolt/USB-C interfaces, iOS controllers, synths, more

NAMM 2018 is in full swing this week highlighting the best of what the audio/music production industry will have to offer over the coming year. All of the biggest music gadget companies flock to Anaheim, California to show off their newest products and this year is no exception. We have been bringing you some of the major announcements from the show over the past week (or more) and now it’s time to round-up the best of NAMM 2018… more…