Studio Basics
How the Pros Choose Microphone Preamps
Hardware like the Neve 1073 and API's 512 and 212L preamps, as well as classic SSL pres and Universal Audio's own 610 tube preamp have shaped the sound of modern music with their own unique character and flavor.
Les enjeux du traitement a la prise
Dans cet article, nous abordons le sujet avec quatre « monuments » de l’enregistrement et de la production musicale — Joe Chiccarelli, Jacquire King, Joel Hamilton, et Trevor Lawrence, Jr. — en essayant de comprendre en quoi le fait d’appliquer les traitements à la prise est aussi déterminant dans leur workflow, maintes fois récompensé par des disques de Platine, et comment la technologie Unison trouve sa place au sein même de ce processus.
Know Your Marshalls Amp Models
From its humble origins in a tiny London drum shop to its ubiquity today as the most recognizable and time-honored face of heavy rock, the Marshall brand is built on over 50 years of use by the players who’ve defined a genre. Learn the differences between Marshall amps of various eras, and how they offer their own take on classic British rock tones.
Using Apollo Twin USB with Avid Pro Tools (Full Version)
Here’s everything you need to get going with Apollo Twin USB and Avid Pro Tools on a Windows computer. Set up the playback engine, configure I/O, learn the Apollo Console, low latency monitoring, headphones and more.
Top 5 Reasons Mic Preamps Matter
With hundreds of different brands, models, shapes, sizes, variations, and configurations to choose from, it’s no wonder mic preamps are among the most misunderstood pieces of the audio signal chain. Here are the Top 5 reasons mic preamps matter
Setting Up Apollo Interfaces w/ Ableton Live
In this short video, UA's Gannon Kashiwa demonstrates the basic setup procedure for using Apollo within Ableton Live. Topics covered include: Loading The Driver, Setting The I/O Buffer, Using The Console Recall Plug-In, and more.
Layering Guitars for Maximum Impact
When it comers to layering guitars, more isn't always better. There are many ways to craft your guitar tracks to yield a panorama of textures. Engineer/producer Ken Lewis details how you can add a whole new dimension to your tracks.
The Subtle Art of Pitch Correction
Learn tips for tastefully harnessing Auto-Tune, the iconic effect that has become a staple in modern hip-hop and pop.