Motu

One of the most complete DAWs availableMotu Digital Performer 12 is professional recording, editing, mixing and composing software for macOS and Windows, with a long legacy in music production, film scoring, live performance and post-production. It combines award-winning arrangement and editing tools, robust MIDI controller management and extensive compatibility with MusicXML, AAF/OMF and VST2/VST3, Audio Units, MAS and ARA plug-ins, with a strong emphasis on customising your working environment.Dolby Atmos, AI stem separation and the Arrangement StripDP12 delivers a complete Dolby Atmos workflow with a built-in renderer: place sounds across up to 128 channels in a three-dimensional soundfield, monitor on speaker layouts up to 9.1.6 or binaurally on headphones, and export an ADM file for Apple Music, Tidal and other platforms. AI-powered Stem Separation, developed in-house by MOTU, splits a mix into drums, bass, guitar, vocals, strings and brass. The new Arrangement Strip re-orders your song structure in seconds, joined by one-click Track Freeze, tags and search, track presets, key commands from other DAWs, frame rates up to 120 fps and the Performer Producer Pack of loops, MIDI chords and arpeggios.

Ten preamps with top-tier performanceThe Motu 10pre is a 1U rackmount 26-in / 28-out audio interface with Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectivity (compatible with Thunderbolt 3, USB3 and USB2) for Mac, PC and iOS, with all 54 channels available simultaneously. Its ten XLR/TRS combo inputs feature preamps with up to +74 dB gain, −20 dB pad, 48 V phantom power, polarity reverse and Hi-Z guitar input, all remotely controllable, while channels 1-2 offer balanced inserts. The mic channels achieve −114 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range and −129 dBu EIN, ESS Sabre32 converters deliver 125 dB on the outputs and MOTU drivers provide round-trip latency of about 1.8 ms (96 kHz, 32-sample buffer).64-channel mixer, control room and Milan AVBThe 64-input DSP mixer with 32 buses, reverb, 4-band EQ, high-pass filter, gate and compressor provides independent monitor mixes for every output pair and both headphone outputs, and even works stand-alone without a computer. The virtual patchbay, Routing Grid, talkback, Monitor Group and 3.9" colour display are controlled from the CueMix Pro app on macOS, Windows and iOS, including wireless control over Wi-Fi. Two Gigabit AVB ports (Milan certified) for networks of up to 128 channels, two ADAT optical banks, word clock, loopback and DC-coupled outputs for modular synths complete the connectivity.

Eight inputs and a full DSP mixerThe Motu OctaLite is a 16-in / 12-out, 192 kHz USB audio interface in a compact, half-rack steel chassis. It offers eight combo XLR/TRS mic/line/instrument inputs (two on the front, six on the rear) with Burr-Brown op-amp preamps, up to +74 dB of gain, −129 dBu EIN and individual 48 V phantom power on every channel. The onboard DSP mixer provides ultra-low-latency hardware monitoring without loading your computer, independent headphone and monitor mixes and three virtual mix buses, with reverb, 4-band parametric EQ, compression and gating on inputs and buses. Everything is controlled from the CueMix 5 app on Mac, PC or iOS, and several phones and tablets can adjust mixes simultaneously over Wi-Fi.Interface, standalone mixer or optical expanderThe OctaLite also works as a standalone mixer, with or without a computer, or as an optical expander, adding eight mic/line/instrument inputs to an UltraLite-mk5 or another audio interface over a single optical cable at up to 96 kHz. ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters give the balanced outputs 125 dB of dynamic range, and the outputs are DC-coupled to send CV to modular synths. Loopback for livestreaming and podcasting, a high-resolution OLED display with metering for all analog I/O, and MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite with over 6 GB of loops and sounds are included. It rack-mounts side by side with an UltraLite-mk5 or a second OctaLite in a single rack space (mounting kit sold separately).

The heart of a professional studioThe Motu 848 is a 28-in / 32-out audio interface with Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectivity (USB3 and USB2 compatible) for Mac, PC and iOS, with all 60 channels available simultaneously. ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters deliver 125 dB dynamic range, while four mic preamps measuring −129 dBu EIN with up to 74 dB gain offer −20 dB pad, 48 V phantom power, phase reversal, remote control and Hi-Z guitar inputs, with analog inserts on channels 3-4. MOTU drivers deliver round-trip latency of about 1.8 ms (96 kHz, 32-sample buffer).Control room, 64-channel mixer and Milan AVBTalkback, A/B/C selection for three pairs of monitors, two headphone outputs and a 3.9" colour display sit on the front panel, while the Monitor Group controls up to twelve outputs for surround up to 7.1.4 Atmos. The 64-channel DSP mixer with EQ, gate, compressor and reverb, the virtual patchbay and the Routing Grid are controlled from the CueMix Pro app on macOS, Windows and iOS, even wirelessly. Two Gigabit AVB ports provide Milan AVB networking with up to 128 channels, and two ADAT optical banks plus word clock complete the connectivity.

16 analog channels with top-tier performanceThe new Motu 16A (2025) is a fully redesigned 1U rackmount audio interface for macOS, Windows and iOS. With 16 balanced TRS inputs and 16 balanced TRS outputs, two ADAT optical banks and an independent headphone output, it offers 32 inputs and 34 outputs, 66 simultaneous channels in total. ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters deliver 125 dB dynamic range, while Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectivity (USB3 and USB2 compatible) provides round-trip latency of about 1.8 ms (96 kHz, 32-sample buffer). A second Thunderbolt port connects further peripherals such as a display or external drive.64-channel mixer and Milan AVB networkingThe built-in 32-bit floating point DSP provides a 64-channel mixer with 26 aux busses, 4-band EQ, compressor, gate and reverb, plus a virtual patchbay and Routing Grid, all via the CueMix Pro app on computer or iOS. The built-in AVB switch with two Gigabit Ethernet ports lets you daisy-chain several 16A units or other MOTU AVB devices, with up to 128 audio channels on the network. MOTU Performer Lite and 6 GB of sound content are included.

Quick and secure rack mountingThe Motu UltraLite-mk5 Rack Kit lets you mount the MOTU UltraLite-mk5 audio interface in any standard 19" rack. It includes two durable black steel rack brackets that attach with just a few screws.Ideal for studio and live racksWith the UltraLite-mk5 in a rack, the front panel with its mic inputs, headphone output and display stays easy to reach, while the rear connections stay tidy and protected.

The heart of your studio in 1UThe Motu 828 is a 28-in / 32-out USB-C audio interface for Mac, Windows and iOS, with all 60 channels available simultaneously. ESS Sabre32 converters deliver 125 dB dynamic range and extremely low distortion, while two mic preamps measuring −129 dBu EIN, with up to +74 dB gain, −20 dB pad and 48 V phantom power, also offer Hi-Z guitar inputs and analog inserts. MOTU drivers deliver round-trip latency of about 2 ms over USB (96 kHz, 32-sample buffer).Control room, DSP mixing and expansionThe front panel offers talkback, A/B speaker selection, two headphone outputs and a 3.9" colour display with metering for every channel. The Monitor Group controls up to ten analog outputs for 5.1 or 7.1 surround from a single fader. The CueMix 5 app for Mac, Windows and iOS controls the mixer with parametric EQ and effects, even wirelessly. Two ADAT optical banks, S/PDIF, word clock, MIDI, a foot switch input and loopback for livestreaming complete a full studio solution.

Best-in-class sound and speedThe Motu M6 is a 6-in / 4-out USB-C audio interface with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology found in far more expensive interfaces: 120 dB dynamic range on the main outputs, headphone outputs also driven by ESS converters, and mic preamps with −129 dBu EIN. It offers four combo XLR/TRS mic/line/guitar inputs, each with independent gain and 48 V phantom power, plus two balanced line inputs. MOTU drivers deliver just 2.5 ms round-trip latency (96 kHz, 32-sample buffer), and the full-colour LCD shows clear level meters for all inputs and outputs.A/B speakers, stand-alone operation and loopbackThe M6 is the only interface in its class with an A/B switch for two pairs of studio monitors. Both headphone outputs have independent volume, and the second can monitor a separate mix from outputs 3-4. With the included power adapter it also works without a computer for monitoring live inputs. Loopback lets you mix computer audio with up to four mics for livestreaming and podcasting. A metal chassis, MIDI in/out and MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite software with over 6 GB of loops complete the package.

Best-in-class audio qualityThe Motu UltraLite-mk5 is an 18-in / 22-out USB-C audio interface in a compact half-rack chassis for Mac, Windows and iOS. ESS Sabre32 converters (ES9026PRO DAC) deliver a measured 125 dB dynamic range and −114 dB THD+N, while two mic preamps measuring −129 dBu EIN offer individual gain, −20 dB pad and 48 V phantom power. MOTU drivers deliver round-trip latency of just 2.4 ms (96 kHz, 32-sample buffer).DSP mixing, effects and full connectivityThe built-in DSP mixer, controlled by the CueMix 5 app on your computer or iOS device, offers parametric EQ, compression and reverb for zero-latency monitor mixes. Two front combo inputs, six balanced line inputs, ten balanced outputs, ADAT/S/PDIF optical, S/PDIF on RCA, MIDI in/out and loopback for livestreaming cover every need. An OLED display shows levels and status, and MOTU Performer Lite software with over 6 GB of loops and sounds is included.

Studio-grade sound in a compact interfaceThe Motu M4 is a 4-in / 4-out USB-C audio interface equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology found in interfaces costing far more: 120 dB dynamic range on the main outputs and an ESS-driven headphone output. It offers two XLR/TRS combo inputs for mic, line or guitar, each with its own gain and 48 V phantom power and preamps measuring −129 dBu EIN, plus two line inputs for synths, drum machines or external preamps. MOTU drivers deliver round-trip latency of just 2.5 ms (96 kHz, 32-sample buffer).Colour LCD metering, loopback and MIDIThe M4 is one of the few interfaces in its class with a full-colour LCD that clearly shows levels for all inputs and outputs. One-touch hardware monitoring and a monitor mix knob let you track with zero latency, while loopback blends computer audio with your mics for livestreaming and podcasting. Four TRS outputs (mirrored on RCA), MIDI in/out, USB bus power, a metal chassis and MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite software complete the package.

Studio-grade sound for your home studioThe Motu M2 is a 2-in / 2-out USB-C audio interface equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology found in interfaces costing far more: 120 dB dynamic range on the main outputs and an ESS-driven headphone output. It offers two XLR/TRS combo inputs for mic, line or guitar, each with its own gain and 48 V phantom power and preamps measuring −129 dBu EIN. MOTU drivers deliver round-trip latency of just 2.5 ms (96 kHz, 32-sample buffer).Colour LCD metering, loopback and MIDIThe M2 is the only interface in its class with a full-colour LCD that clearly shows input and output levels. One-touch hardware monitoring and a monitor mix knob let you track with zero latency, while loopback blends computer audio with your mics for livestreaming and podcasting. Two TRS outputs (mirrored on RCA), MIDI in/out, USB bus power, a metal chassis and MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite software complete the package.

AVB networking without IT expertiseThe Motu AVB Switch is a 6-port Gigabit Ethernet switch compliant with the IEEE 802.1 Audio Video Bridging (AVB) standard, for quickly and easily building an audio (and video) network with MOTU AVB devices such as the 848, 16A, 1248, 8M, 24Ai and 24Ao. It supports automatic device discovery and bandwidth management, so you simply connect your devices with standard shielded CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables up to 100 m long and go. The six ports accept any AVB device, even other switches.Guaranteed quality and network-wide sync1-Gigabit operation makes the most of AVB, with very high channel counts and very low network latency. AVB guarantees that all audio and video streams are maintained regardless of other network traffic, while the network-wide clock provides sync accurate to the nanosecond. The network also supports standard Ethernet for a Wi-Fi router and internet access, so you can control your devices wirelessly from a computer, tablet or phone.