There's lots of audio interfaces available for budget and professional musicians, producers and engineers. So, how do you go about choosing the right one for your needs? Joe Albano with the answers.
Universal Audio's Apollo Twin USB audio interface pressed all our buttons when we reviewed it for Mac. Now it and the Satellite USB are available for Windows PC. Matt Vanacoro finds out how it fares.
Without further ado here's seven of our favorite high-end, analog, hardware compressors. This list includes vintage models and some units that are out of production.
Good news if you're tempted to buy an awesome UA Apollo Rackmount Interface. Along with your shiny new interface you can currently pick any Unison Preamp Plug-In for FREE!
Sometimes, it pays to be bold when producing drums. One way is by using the classic 1176 LN Compressor/Peak Limiter, which can take an average sound and turn it into edgy, aggressive monster.
Endorsed by Manley Labs & developed by world-class algorithm team at Universal Audio, the Manley VOXBOX plug-in features Unison technology for real-time vocal tracking with Apollo audio interfaces.
With so many quality plug-ins available in the UAD ecosystem, don't get stuck choosing the right reverb. Matt Vanacoro suggest his top 7 reverb processors for specific production tasks.
In this video tutorial, audio expert Joe Albano, explores the Vintage Opto emulation mode in Logic Pro X's Compressor, including explaining the original Teletronix LA-2A with tips. Well worth a watch!
The good folks at UA tell us the rich analog sound of UAD Powered Plug-Ins are now widely available over USB 3 for Windows-based PCs. All non-Mac users can now wave their hands in the air!
If you're looking for a jaw-dropping simulation of the Fender '55 amp, a versatile limiter, and a precise and subtle EQ, Universal Audio's UAD 8.6 has you covered. Matt Vanacoro digs deeper.
With the Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe Amp plug-in AND Chandler Mastering EQ and Sonnox Oxford Limiter 2 added to the UAD party, there's lots to like in UAD 8.6.
What is the UAD-2 Satellite USB? How will this help Windows music producers? What impact will its DSP have on the plug-ins and processing you choose? We talked to Universal Audio to find out.
Should Windows users be left out in the cold for pro production gear features? Of course not! And now the rich analog sound of UAD Powered Plug-Ins over USB 3 will be available soon for Windows PCs.
Discover how to make disrupted electric guitars sound larger than life using plug-in amp modeler and very few effects in this excellent tutorial from guitar and production expert Rich Tozzoli.
The Apollo Twin USB audio interface brings the features from Universal Audio's highly acclaimed original Apollo Twin (for Mac) to the Windows wielding musician and producer.
When it comes to producing and mixing guitars, both acoustic and electric, there's few more experienced players/producers than Rich Tozzoli. In this tutorial, Rich shares timeless guitar EQing tips.
With 8.5 just round the corner retake a close look at the goodies inside the Universal Audio UAD 8.4 software update which includes three rather tasty plug-ins.