In 1981, Eventide released the SP2016 multi-effects rack processor, a unit that arguably helped coin the term plugin as we know it today.
The original SP2016 came with various algorithms, including both a Room and Plate reverb, and a little later, the Stereo Room algorithm was released as a “plug-in” Read more...
In the history of recorded music, there’s a relatively small amount of vintage equipment that is still coveted and used around the world today. The SSL 4000 Channel Strip falls into this elite group, having been used on some of the best-selling rock, hip-hop, and pop records of all time. Read more...
Mixing methodology is sacred amongst engineers.
Ask any 10 of them how they set up their workflow, and you’ll get 10 different answers—all of which are valid.
Even as plugins and summing algorithms have improved, I still know a great many engineers who prefer working on consoles.
If great mixes Read more...
Universal Audio ships UAD-2 Live Rack MADI effects processor.
UAD-2 Live Rack is a 16-channel MADI effects processor for live sound engineers, allowing them to apply realtime UAD processing with MADI-enabled digital consoles. UAD-2 Live Rack provides a hardware and software system for integrating the entire library of UAD powered Read more...
The Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, designed by Dave Derr (previously part of the famed Eventide team), has long been a studio staple.
Originally released in 1993, the Distressor has gone on to sell many thousands of units, and is amongst the most ubiquitous pieces of outboard gear around.
While the Read more...
