Music Production Tips & Artist Interviews

The Basics of Surround Sound - Part 3

Learn how panning and effects like reverb can add more dimension and placement options in a surround sound mix.

Technicolor Hip-Hop — Marco Polo Adds Character and Dimension with UAD

Here, producer Marco Polo (Masta Ace, Scarface, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch) offers tips on how to use Apollo interfaces and UAD plug-ins to move beyond samples and spur your own creativity.

How to Record Hip-Hop Vocals with UAD Plug-Ins

Watch UA’s Ben Lindell create the perfect hip-hop vocal chain with UAD plug-ins and Auto-Tune, capturing a fiery performance by Seattle rapper, Grieves.

Behind The Scenes — Apollo Artist Sessions Vol. XIII

Go behind the scenes with producer/engineer Fab Dupont (Shakira, Santigold) as he works with Grammy-winning producer Jacknife Lee (U2, The Killers) creating the Apollo Artist Session at London’s AIR Studios — the debut of Apollo X Audio Interfaces.

The Champion of Nashville’s New Sound

Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Rival Sons) details his "capture it live" workflow and how UAD plug-ins have helped him craft Nashville's "New Sound."

5-Min UAD Tips: Pure Plate Reverb

Watch the full UAD 5-Min Tip video and learn how the Pure Plate Reverb gives your mixes the natural depth and shimmer that only plate reverb can provide.

5-Min UAD Tips: Moog Multimode Filter Collection

In this video, learn how to easily add movement and texture to a synth part using the Moog Multimode Filter Collection's intuitive, infinitely variable four-lane step sequencer, and how the Drive, LFO, and Envelope controls can help you add motion and interest to a static beat.