In a big effort to keep up its lead as the leading developer of various software and hardware applications for musicians, Cakewalk is continuing its partnership with Roland to bring new products for music creation and recording. Among these products, three new USB audio interfaces have emerged: the Cakewalk UA-25EX, UA-4FX, and UA-101. Featuring Roland's design engineering, these new audio interfaces boast of the same functionality, reliability, and quality that Roland has always been known for.

The first of these new line of audio interfaces is the UA-25EX. It is a 2x2 24-bit/96-kHz USB audio interfaces both for PC and Mac. Its compact size, impressive recording resolution, and rugged construction makes it suited either as a studio apparatus or a mobile recording solution. The UA-25EX sports the following features:

• USB Bus powered, no AC required—perfect for mobile use
• 24-bit/96 kHz recording
• 2 Neutrik® XLR/TRS combo jacks that can accept XLR or 1/4" inputs for easy connections
• Professional-grade mic preamps with +48V phantom power
• One input with Hi-Z option for better sound when recording high impendence instruments like electric guitar and bass
• Built in compressor/limiter
• Optical I/O
• MIDI I/O with proprietary Fast Processing Technology (FPT)
• Headphone output
• Direct-box function for noise-free live use
• Ground Lift—eliminates hum
• Low latency drivers for Mac or PC (WDM, Core Audio, ASIO 2.0)
• Vista support includes both 32 and 64-bit
• Zero latency direct monitoring
• Cakewalk Production Plus Pack: SONAR LE and Dimension LE (Windows)

The UA-4FX is most ideal for guitarists and bassists who need an all-purpose recording solution that is equally at home in the studio or on the road. Featuring Roland's COSM preamp emulation technology and quality effects, the UA-4FX in hand virtually eliminates the need for tons of amps, stompboxes, and cabinets for your recording sessions. Given that it has 24-bit/96-kHz resolution, a dedicated 1/4" input port with Hi-Z option, high-quality effects, and an overall great sound, the UA-4FX can definitely give all those other portable guitar-oriented audio interfaces a run for their money. Features are as follows:

• USB Bus powered, no AC required—perfect for mobile use
• 24-bit/96 kHz recording
• Roland COSM® tube MIC preamp simulator
• 14 onboard effects, including Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Enhancer, Multi-band compressor/limiter, and more
• XLR input with Phantom power
• 1/4" input with Hi-Z option for better sounding recording of high impendence instruments like electric guitar and bass
• S/PDIF optical I/O — provides highest possible sound quality when connecting digital devices
• 1/8" Electret input
• 5 segment stereo LED Meters for mixing and checking levels
• MIDI in/out ports for MIDI recording, playback, control, and sequencing
• Low latency drivers for Mac or PC (WDM, Core Audio, ASIO 2.0)
• Vista support includes both 32 and 64-bit
• Fast and stable MIDI transmission using proprietary advanced FPT technology
• Cakewalk Production Plus Pack: SONAR LE, and Dimension LE (Windows)

Wishing to have more power that is capable of recording your entire band while out on the road? The UA-101 is that all-powerful recording solution built for the purpose. Fully featured with multiple I/O options, professional grage mic preamps with +48V phantom power, built-in analog limiter, zero latency direct monitoring, and a stunning resolution 24-bit/192 kHz recording resolution along with a whole other bunch of features, there is nothing more you can ask for as it will cover your band's needs as well as whims. The UA-101's features are as follows:

• Record and monitor 6 channels simultaneously at 24-bit/192kHz or all 10 channels simultaneously at 24-bit/96 kHz
• Pair of Neutrik XLR-TRS combo inputs with Hi-Z option for electric guitar/bass
• (6) 1/4" TRS balanced inputs
• (10) 1/4" TRS balanced outputs
• S/PDIF Optical I/O with Digital Sync Indicator
• Headphone out
• MIDI I/O
• Perfectly-matched premium analog components and internal 40-bit processing for optimal sound quality
• Two professional-grade mic preamps with independent sensitivity control and +48V phantom power
• Built-in analog limiter with indicator to prevent clipping
• Integrated low-noise, wide-range power supply provides for +4 or -10 dBu selectable balanced inputs with PAD switches
• Supports digital clock slave
• 5-LED level indicator on the front panel
• Zero-Latency, direct monitoring to hear the music without a delay as you record.
• Ultra low latency drivers (WDM, Core Audio, ASIO 2.0) for Mac or PC
• Vista support includes both 32 and 64-bit
• Software-controlled internal mixer and patch bay
• Solid metal construction in a half rack body
• Cakewalk Production Plus Pack: SONAR LE, and Dimension LE (Windows)

By September 2009, the Cakewalk UA-25EX, UA-4FX, and UA-101 will be available in select retailers and stores. Local prices may vary among distributors.