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Engineer/producer Michael Ilbert has mixed records by the Cardigans, the Hives, Supergrass, and In Flames, but it's his work on Taylor Swift's Red and 1989 that have garnered him multiple Grammy nominations. Here, Ilbert discusses what UAD Powered Plug-Ins bring to his A-list international hit parade.

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

The Marshall Super Lead amplifier is the undisputed sound of rock, renowned for its punishing melange of snarl, sustain, smoothness, and raunch. In this Tones & Techniques video, you’ll learn how to dial-in the Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959 plug-in to quickly craft legendary sounds and textures.

Watch the legendary DJ/producer at UA’s 2015 Musikmesse booth as he and collaborator Benno de Goeij detail how they used UAD Powered Plug-Ins on the track, “Another You" featuring Mr. Probz.

Renowned for its versatility and ultra-musical nonlinear distortion characteristics, the Neve 336009 compressor was an instant classic upon its debut in 1985. The Neve 33609 Compressor plug-in for UAD-2 and Apollo interfaces gives your tracks the character and cohesion of the legendary hardware. In this 5-Minute UAD Tips video, you’ll learn how to apply the unmistakable sound of the Neve 33609 Compressor plug-in to your mixes.

Legendary AC/DC engineer Tony Platt has tracked and mixed some of the most legendary albums ever recorded. In this interview, Platt talks Marshalls, mics, and the development of the Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959 plug-in.

As the founder and chief mastering engineer of The Lodge in New York City, Lazar has played a key role in crafting some of the biggest albums of the 2000s. Here, she details her role as a mastering engineer and how UAD plug-ins help her realize her sonic ideals.

The Neve 88RS Channel Strip Collection for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces expertly replicates the startling depth, airiness, and clarity of Neve's ultimate analog console. In this 5-Minute UAD Tips video, you'll learn how to bring a drum kit to life, shape vocals, and record pristine acoustic guitars.