These days, owning an analog tape machine is somewhat akin to driving a classic car, with ongoing maintenance, scarcity of parts, and exotic fuel (analog tape) that’s expensive and hard to find. So while a handful of top studios still offer those classic spinning reels (and the engineers to maintain them), the good news for the rest of us is that there are now more convenient ways to achieve that classic magnetic sound.
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Jason Schweitzer on mixing Snoop Dogg with Universal Audio
Here’s what Schweitzer had to say about developing artful ears, and channeling years of experience as a performing musician into every mix he does. Of course, he also waxes on the utility and power of his Universal Audio signal chain, and other secrets to his success.
There is nothing like hearing directly from the pros about how they do it.
Universal Audio unveils Apollo Thunderbolt audio interface
Apollo is the first professional, high-resolution computer audio interface that delivers the sound and feel of analog recording. This FireWire 800 / Thunderbolt ready interface combines genuine UA analog design with class-leading sound quality and onboard Realtime UAD Plug-In Processing … Continued
Tips & tricks using the Little Labs VOG bass resonance tool
This is exactly what I love about Universal Audio. They do a tips & tricks post and they go to the creator of the gear to host it. Definitely worth a read and don’t forget to watch the video at the end of the post.
Review: Universal Audio Satellite Quad
It’s not a big secret that I think Universal Audio makes the best professional audio plug-ins — I’ve said it a number of times. However, until now, you needed a Mac Pro and a spare PCI slot for the UAD card. The portable Satellite Quad changes all that […]