UA Blog
Creating Hip Hop: 10 Questions With Legendary Producer Just Blaze
When it comes to smelting hip-hop platinum in the studio, Just Blaze knows just what is required. The New Jersey-based producer gained notoriety with his early work on Jay-Z’s The Blueprint and The Black Album, and his recent credits are a who’s who of hip-hop royalty, including work on Beyonce’s Lemonade, as well as productions for Snoop Dogg, Ghostface Killah, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Eminem, and many more.
Apollo Studio Makeover: Creating a Multi-Unit Apollo Setup
In this video, watch producer/engineer Fab Dupont (Jennifer Lopez, Mark Ronson) install a multi-unit Apollo system and show you how to easily set it up with your DAW and record with UAD plug-ins in Console 2.0. Featuring the band DEDE.
How Pros Use Reverb: Expert Mixers Reveal the Power and Perils of this Magical Effect
Four heavyweight mixers — RAC, Eric “ET” Thorngren, Kevin Killen, and Tucker Martine — reveal how they craft their reverb textures and how you can avoid making common reverb mistakes.
Apollo Artist Sessions Vol. VII: Mick Guzauski & Big Data “New Body”
In this Apollo Artist Session, watch Grammy-winning engineer Mick Guzauski (Daft Punk, Pharrell) track and mix Big Data's "New Body" through three Apollo 8p High-Resolution Interfaces at UA's Studio 610 in Scotts Valley, California.
10 Questions with Mick Guzauski, the Mixer Behind Daft Punk, Pharrell & More
Mick Guzauski (Daft Punk, Pharrell, Eric Clapton) talks about what he feels is important for young mix engineers to keep in mind as they learn the craft, as well as a few tips on his favorite UAD plug-ins.
UAD Tones & Techniques featuring the Marshall JMP 2203
The Marshall JMP 2203 plug-in is an exacting emulation of the legendary tube amp used by Jeff Beck, My Bloody Valentine, The Police, Anthrax, and more. In this UAD Tones & Techniques video, you’ll learn how to quickly craft modern crunch and expansive clean tones with the ultra-versatile Marshall JMP 2203 plug-in.
Optimizing your Windows Computer for Audio
Optimizing your PC for audio is simple and just a couple of settings can significantly improve performance. This video covers the basics of USB bus power, system sounds, Pro Tools AAX scanning and WDM/ASIO audio drivers on Windows computers.
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.