Using Apollo's Console Application

Posted by Mason Hicks on February 28, 2012 11:26:10 AM PST

In this in-depth video, Apollo Product Manager, Lev Perrey, explains the three main sections and all features found within the Apollo High-Resolution Interface's companion Console Application.

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Congrats to our GRAMMY-Winning UA Artists

Posted by Amanda Whiting on February 23, 2012 10:45:34 AM PST

The diversity in talent of our UA artists was on full display this year at the 2011 GRAMMY awards, with many taking top honors in a variety of musical genres — including Rock, Pop, Rap, R&B, Jazz, and Alternative. 

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Jason Schweitzer on Mixing for Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Indie-Soul Sensation Mayer Hawthorne

Posted by Michael Gallant on February 22, 2012 9:56:57 AM PST

GRAMMY®-winning mixer and producer Jason Schweitzer has worked with hip-hop icons like Wiz Khalifa, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Eminem, and has tracked and mixed music for R&B and pop artists such as Mayer Hawthorne, Fergie, and Macy Gray. 

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Universal Audio and Apollo at NAMM 2012

Posted by Amanda Whiting on February 17, 2012 2:51:39 PM PST

This year’s NAMM show was a very special one for us, with the announcement of the Apollo High Resolution Audio Interface. We knew NAMM was going to be a great show, but we were still thrilled to see that our customers are as excited about our new audio interface as we are. Our video crew was there to capture all the action and share the excitement with you. Enjoy!

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Sound Examples of the ATR-102 Tape Recorder and MXR Flanger/Doubler Plug-Ins

Posted by Amanda Whiting on February 15, 2012 10:39:07 AM PST

We came across these two great videos of UAD Powered Plug-In power user Andreas Neubert showcasing his drumming talents to provide a quick demo of how the Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder and MXR Flanger/Doubler sound through various settings. 

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Modulation Effects: Flanging, Phase Shifting, and More

Posted by Bobby Owsinski on February 6, 2012 2:37:47 PM PST

Phase shifting, flanging, and chorusing are pretty standard pieces in every engineer’s effects arsenal today, but while they may seem to offer a similar effect, they’re certainly not the same. By the end of this article you can win studio bets by what you know about phase shifting, flanging, and chorusing, as well as a little bit of doubling and the Haas Effect thrown in.

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Apollo High Resolution Audio Interface Basics & FAQ

Posted by Universal Audio on January 19, 2012 10:00:03 AM PST

What is Apollo? Apollo is a high-resolution professional audio interface with FireWire and Thunderbolt connectivity, featuring superior sound quality and Realtime UAD Processing onboard. It features built-in UAD-2 DSP Acceleration, which allows Apollo to track, mix, and master with our full library of award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins with nearly instant sub-2ms latency. 

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Apollo High-Resolution Interface Introduction

Posted by Mason Hicks on January 19, 2012 10:00:02 AM PST

Meet Apollo. This 90-second introduction video explores the main features and design history of this revolutionary Firewire800/Thunderbolt ready, realtime UAD-processing, high-resolution audio interface.

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Apollo 18 x 24 High-Resolution Interface Overview

Posted by Mason Hicks on January 19, 2012 10:00:01 AM PST

Welcome to Apollo. This short overview video covers all the features of this 18 x 24 Firewire800/Thunderbolt ready, realtime UAD-processing, high-resolution audio interface — in a live-tracking, studio setting.

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