Our tried and tested pick of USB and Thunderbolt interfaces for Mac and PC across every budget, plus full reviews, in-depth testing, and buying advice When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

With six years of experience in the music and audio equipment industry, Ross has become a trusted authority on all things audio and tech-related. Ross has written for a variety of different titles, ...

It's absolutely the best time of the year to pick up a Black Friday audio interface deal, and as someone who's tested 12 different interfaces in the past year alone, it's fair to say I know a thing or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Once upon a time, aspiring bands, musicians and singers had ...

When it comes to home recording, an audio interface is an essential tool. The digital intermediary between your laptop and the rest of your studio—your microphones, MIDI keyboards, DI boxes, mixers ...

So. Many. Holes. Software makes complex matrix routing a breeze. Presets for matrix routing are clutch. Works as a standalone mixer. The built-in USB hub is a major space-saver. Front-facing I/O for ...

Now I'm ready to record, podcast and sound better on calls. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac After finally incorporating a proper pair of speakers into my evolving MacBook Pro setup in late 2024 — ...

Our top pick for best audio interface for Mac is Universal Audio's Apollo Twin X Quad. Photo: Universal Audio An audio interface serves as a bridge between your Mac and external audio sources like ...

A device that lets musicians record their music and songs on the computer and play them back. Typically connecting to the computer via USB or FireWire, audio interfaces are used for professional audio ...

Does it make sense to use an audio interface to input audio into your computer? For some users — it’s still a useful tool. Professional musicians are already familiar with the difference between an ...