PreSonus Quantum 4848 Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Designed for the recording professional, the 1U rack-mount, PreSonus 48x48-channel Quantum 4848 is PreSonus' fastest and best-sounding audio interface, taking advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt 2 bus to achieve extremely low latency. The Quantum 4848 provides 32 channels of DB25 line-level I/O for connection to consoles, patch bays, etc., up to 16 channels of ADAT Optical I/O; and word clock I/O. You also can switch to a special mode with 16 analog + 16 ADAT input channels for use with Pro Tools. Stack up to 4 Quantum 4848 interfaces via Thunderbolt to create a 192x192 system. Free UC Surface control software enables monitoring levels, routing the ADAT I/O, and more. The Quantum 4848 includes PreSonus Studio One Professional DAW and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite.

Features:

- PreSonus' fastest and best-sounding audio interface
- Uses high-speed Thunderbolt bus
- 24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate (120 dB dynamic range)
- 48x48; expandable to 192x192 by stacking up to 4 Quantums via Thunderbolt
- 32 channels of DB25 line-level I/O for connection to consoles, patch bays, etc.
- Dual ADAT Optical I/O and BNC word clock I/O
- Software-switchable input/output signal-present indicators on all 32 DB25 inputs
- Channel Profile modes enable switching between standard 32 analog + 16 ADAT input channels and 16 analog + 16 ADAT inputs for use with Pro Tools
- Studio One Professional and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included
- Free UC Surface software provides metering,… read more ADAT I/O routing, I/O meter switching

This PreSonus product comes with the Studio Magic plug-in bundle -- free!

Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite: Over $1000 in Free Software!

With over $1000 of virtual instruments, effects plug-ins and more, PreSonus' Studio Magic plug-in suite offers something for everyone -- and it's included as a free download with this product. Here's a look at everything included in this bundle:

Ableton Live Lite (a standalone DAW) is a lightweight edition of Ableton Live, with essential instruments and effects. It comes with all of Live's essential workflows, instruments and effects -- everything you need to record songs, create hands-on with your controller, take music made in your apps further and so much more. (PreSonus also throws in their Studio One Artist software as a free download, so if you're in need of modern DAW software, you've got two solid choices right off the bat.)

Arturia's Analog Lab Intro gives you access to the most iconic synth and keyboard sounds of all time, taken from Arturia's 28 expertly crafted V Collection instrument emulations. From analog synthesizers to revolutionary digital workstations, these are the sounds that made history.

Brainworx bx_opto compressor compressor combines the best aspects and anomalies from several legendary, light-dependent compressor circuits. The result is a powerful dynamics processor, teeming with character and delivering sounds that can't be achieved with analog optical compressors.

Brainworx bx_rockrack V3 guitar amp modeling plug-in boasts eight famous amp models in a single plug-in. On top of that, 40 impulse responses are included, offering just the right variety of tone and timbre for your guitar rig. Brainworx gives you a powerful selection of perfectly recorded boutique cabinets captured with complete effects chains from studios featuring great-sounding amp rooms and stellar gear.

Cherry Audio Voltage Modular Nucleus is the ultimate introduction to modular synthesis -- a collection of 22 modules and 67 presets. This package includes all of the fundamentals of subtractive analog synthesis. With Voltage Modular Nucleus, you can discover the thrill of patching modules together in new and endlessly creative ways and explore all of the capabilities of Voltage Modular.

Cherry Audio Surrealistic MG-1 Plus is a fun and funky virtual synthesizer from Cherry Audio -- a super-authentic recreation of the Realistic MG-1 synthesizer sold in Radio Shack stores in the '80s. The Surrealistic MG-1 Plus delivers fat analog tone in spades, along with a unique polyphonic oscillator section, "bell tone" ring modulation, glide, auto repeat note triggering, oscillator sync, and a number of improvements that tremendously expand its capabilities.

Ghosthack Essential Sounds is the perfect sound pack for music producers and content creators alike. Expect professional one-shots, loops, MIDI files and full music tracks.

iZotope Neutron Elements is part of iZotope's Neutron family of mixing plug-ins, featuring futuristic assistive technology and four fantastic-sounding audio processors: Compressor, EQ, Exciter, and Transient Shaper. Like having a virtual assistant, Neutron Elements will listen to your audio, identify instruments, and offer custom starting points for your mix decisions while leaving the creative control to you.

Klanghelm SDRR2tube adds warmth, depth and character to your tracks. SDRR2tube can be a saturation processor, a compressor, an EQ, a bit-crusher, or a subtle stereo widener -- or it can simply add movement to your tracks. A comprehensive set of controls enables you to manipulate the character of the saturation to make it sit perfectly in your mix.

KV331 Audio Synthmaster Player is a simplified version of SynthMaster with limited editing capabilities designed for users who prefer to use presets rather than designing their own sounds. It comes with 1800 factory presets. Users can edit the 12 easy parameters or the bypass states of layer/global effects assigned for each preset by the sound designer.

Lexicon's MPX-i Reverb delivers seven classic Lexicon plate, hall, chamber, and room reverbs. A streamlined interface and 100 versatile, finely crafted presets enable you to quickly get the sound you want. Input and output metering let you monitor levels at a glance.

Mäag Audio EQ2 delivers the sound of the Mäag Audio EQ2 two-band hardware equalizer. Mäag Audio's EQ design allows for exceptionally low phase shift across all EQ adjustments, which helps maintain the integrity of your mix's original sound while enhancing the very high "air" frequencies. An input attenuator lets you normalize levels after applying EQ.

Melodics is the ultimate tool for developing your playing skills and building better practice habits. Musicians around the world are using it to stay motivated with their daily practice, work on their rhythm and timing, and practice with music they love. Unlock an exclusive course of piano lessons for free with your qualifying PreSonus product.

Native Instruments' Replika packs two professional-quality delays and a powerful diffusion algorithm into a sleek, streamlined interface. Simple to use with a resonant filter and classic phaser built in, REPLIKA is a versatile delay for anything from subtle slapback to warped sheets of noise.

Output Movement is an exciting effects plug-in for the studio or stage that lets you transform any instrument, synth, raw sound, or full track, by adding powerful rhythms to any input in real-time. Movement's four rhythm engines let you add rhythm with reverb and compressors pumping, filters and EQs opening and closing, delays morphing, and tube distortion warming and cooling.

Soundsnap is home to over 380,00 high-quality, project-ready sound effects. Soundsnap members include filmmakers, podcasters, game designers, and musicians. Working with some of the world's best recordists & sound designers guarantees top-quality sound effects ready to be used in your next project. Join the next .wav today by joining the number one SFX source for some of the industry's biggest names. Studio Magic owners get access to Soundsnap for 30 days.

SPL Attacker Plus Microplug delivers part of the same magical envelope shaping provided by the original Transient Designer hardware, replicating the edge and punch provided by the Attack knob. Providing just a single knob that lets you dial in all the transient punch you could ever need, Attacker Plus also sports a soft peak limiter and a dry/wet control, allowing total flexibility across a wide range of content and a worry-free workflow in the digital world.

UJAM Virtual Bassist Rowdy is your loudmouthed, high-energy bassist with bite! If your bass has to cut through heavy drums and a wall of guitars, ROWDY is the perfect solution. ROWDY confidently adds picked, overdriven electric bass sounds to your track, suitable for a variety of styles, from powerful punk to rock and modern metal. It can be tame, but it's wild. With a hand-picked, heavily modified vintage bass guitar, hot amps, a fuzz box and even an octave guitar. It's definitely a rocker and could use a shower, but we're too scared to ask...

UVI Model D lets you experience the presence and power of a Concert Grand Model D, captured in one of the finest studios in the world with deep tone-shaping tools, pro-grade effects, and adjustable mic positions. Model D delivers a finely tempered software piano exhibiting the effortless playability and sound of a real concert grand. Each note was carefully multi-sampled at a number of velocity levels with and without sustain. These samples were then carefully scripted with advanced keygroup layers and rule switching provided by the UVI Engine, allowing the sustain pedal and release samples to articulate in a natural way, reflective of the physical instrument to ensure the most natural feel and the best playability possible. read less