In this installment of Input\Output, Geoff and Eli put the Universal Audio Apollo up against a vintage Neve 8068 console and classic Studer 827 tape machine, to see if the two could possibly compare.
They A/B real tape to tape simulations, as well as converters and preamps to models of Read more...
Earplugs equals ear protection, and every musician knows they are essential.
The problem when it comes to hearing protection has been this: How do you block sound when it exceeds harmful levels, but at the same time retain the ability to listen clearly and comfortably without taking out the earplugs? Read more...
There’s no substitute for mixing with your ears. Too much visual stimulation can be a hindrance where audio craftsmanship is concerned, and because of this, one of my favorite plugins to date is a promotional freebie from Massey, called “Listen.”
When engaged, the Listen plugin will hide your entire workspace, Read more...
For a newly-updated 2018 version of this post, click here for “The (Updated) Big List of Free Pro Tools Plugins”.
For a long time, it’s been easy to find a whole world of free VST and AU plugins on the web. But for users of Pro Tools – arguably the Read more...
I came to New York City nine years ago from Boston to work at The Hit Factory. The experience of working as an assistant engineer there during the last years that the studio was open was a time in my life and my career that I’ll never forget. The studio Read more...
