The 10 Best Macbook Pro Audio Interface (2023 Review & Buyers Guide)

Top Picks

•  Best Overall:  Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo Thunderbolt 3 

The item comes in beautiful, high-quality packaging. In addition to the device, the box contains a power adapter, user manual, and warranty card valid for one year. The Twin X QUAD Console software is robust and works with both Mac and iOS devices. The bundle includes the Luna recording system and 14 plugins (emulators of bass and guitar amps, equalizers, reverbs, and more). The UA website offers a shop where you may purchase more plugins for your UAD system. The footprint of Twin X QUAD is minimal, and it also features a sleek design. Additionally, its control and input/output schemes are naturally easy to understand and use.

•  Best High-Quality: PreSonus, 2 Audio Interface AUDIOBOX USB 96 

The packaging for the PreSonus AudioBox is rather appealing. Also included is a USB Type-A to Type-B connection, PreSonus Studio One Artist program, user manual, and warranty card. Once you register your product, you may get this program at no cost. In addition to Ableton Live Lite, several virtual instruments, and nine plugins, PreSonus' Studio One Magic software is included in the software package. The device is housed in a sturdy metal casing and comes in either black or blue/silver. Its control and input methods are elementary.

•  Best Easy to Use:  Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface 

For both Mac and PC, Focusrite Scarlett interfaces are the best value you can get in a sound card. The Scarlett 4i4 is a portable, powerful, and user-friendly device. In addition to providing excellent performance, it also has a wide range of networking options. In terms of value for money, we think this unit, and other Focusrite Scarlett interfaces, are hard to beat. They are reasonably priced and provide more benefits than you may anticipate.

•  Best Connection: IK Multimedia iRig HD 2 guitar audio interface  

The iRig HD 2 comes with two cables: a Lightning to micro-USB adapter and a USB to micro-USB connection. AmpliTube, a free piece of recording software that emulates a wide variety of guitar effects, should be installed during the initial setup process. After setting up your account, you'll be able to install the same app on your iOS device (AmpliTube for iOS). Included with the device are a plastic clip and Velcro strip for attaching to a microphone stand.

•  Best Design: Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 Mk2 

We recommend Native Instruments' Komplete Audio 6 Mk2 if you have a budget of $500 and are looking for the most powerful and flexible unit possible. To accommodate a wide variety of external devices, this mixer features two mic-pre/line-level combo inputs, two additional line-level inputs, two headphone outputs, four line-level outputs, MIDI support, and S/PDIF digital stereo IN and OUT ports.