Universal Audio releases UAD Software v9.2 along with five new plugins for Apollo Audio Interfaces and UAD Accelerators. Overview UAD Software v9.2 arrives with several enhancements, feature improvements, and five new additions to their award-winning lineup of plugins. The free update is compatible with all UAD-2 products (Apollo, Satellite, PCIe) and external connection types (Thunderbolt, FireWire, USB 3). Learn more about the UAD Software v9.2 here. Antares Auto-Tune Realtime https://youtu.be/Hs8-cjgZaBk Legendary for its vocal enhancing and creative applications, the Antares Auto-Tun ..read more

This plugin spotlight features the Moog Multimode Filter Collection by Universal Audio, a set of truly authentic, analog-sounding Moog filter emulations. Overview The legendary sound of Moog analog filters have long reigned supreme as the most influential and musical‑sounding filter circuits ever designed. In a successful effort, Moog and Universal Audio have combined their renowned talents to design a new Moog Multimode Filter Collection for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces. Capturing the incredibly rich presence and sought after filter characteristics, the Moog Multimode Filter Collecti ..read more

Get an in-depth look at Analog Strings by Output, an innovative virtual instrument designed for creating and manipulating string sounds. Analog Strings Overview The team at Output continues to impress with innovative software instruments and groundbreaking concepts. The creative force behind the development of REV, SIGNAL, EXHALE, and SUBSTANCE have extended their line of impressive music production tools with Analog Strings, a radically new approach to crafting and performing strings sounds that are insanely unique and cutting-edge. “Analog Strings is a modern take on string production. We w ..read more

Universal Audio releases UAD Software v9.1 along with five new plugins for Apollo Audio Interfaces and UAD Accelerators. Overview UAD Software v9.1 arrives with several enhancements, feature improvements, and five new additions to their award-winning lineup of plugins. The free update is compatible with all UAD-2 products (Apollo, Satellite, PCIe) and external connection types (Thunderbolt, FireWire, USB 3). Learn more about the UAD Software v9.1 here. SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection Introduced in 1979, the SSL 4000 E console brought a modern sound to the world, powering more Platinum-se ..read more

Make your music sound load and polished with Sample Magic’s new mix processing plugin called Boost. Introduction Sample Magic has earned a strong reputation as being one of the world’s leading provider of professional sound samples, instrument presets, musical components, music production resources, and software to producers across a wide range of genres. The latest addition to their award-winning products takes on dynamic processing with a powerful mix finalizing plugin called Boost. Boost Overview Boost extends the line of professional audio tools by Sample Magic. At its core, Boost is a si ..read more

Dubspot’s Rory PQ explains how to route audio and sidechain with third-party plugins in Ableton Live. Overview Ableton Live 9 offers built-in sidechain controls with integrated routing choosers for Compressor, Glue Compressor Auto Filter, Multiband Dynamics, and Gate, as well as various Max4Live devices. This helpful feature allows you to select another available track as a sidechain source from within the device itself. Having the option to quickly route an audio signal input to trigger parameters within a plugin is extremely useful. For example, using Live’s Compressor to sidechain com ..read more

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In this second part one of a three-part series, multitalented musician Michael Emenau a.k.a. MNO explores various music career options for music producers and discusses how to optimize your search for work opportunities. Here’s the situation: you’ve developed your skills, acquired some great gear, created a few tracks, and built an online presence. What’s next? In this article, we’ll look at some ways to approach a career in becoming a music professional whether independently, through an internship or a paying gig. Here we go! Independent Music Professional An independent professional produce ..read more

San Francisco producer Scott Whitehead introduces us to Modstep, a modulation and MIDI sequencer for the iPad. Overview Developed by AppBC, Modstep is labeled as a Modulation Monster and the first full-blown MIDI sequencer for the iPad. Modstep allows you to create music on your iPad with your favorite IAA Apps, Audio Units, Mac and PC software, and MIDI hardware as well as the internal drum sampler and synth. This versatile app can be used as the centerpiece of your setup to create and perform music on the go, in the studio, or on stage. When Modstep was first released in 2015, it aimed to ..read more

This plugin spotlight features the Cooper Time Cube MkII by Universal Audio, a unique emulation of the original garden hose-based mechanical delay device. Overview The UAD line of plug-ins is famously known for their unmatched ability to emulate legendary classics with precision at the highest quality. The Cooper Time Cube is an example of their mastery to not only capture the original sound characteristics and functionality but to also provide modern enhancements for today’s sonic demands. Designed by Duane H. Cooper and Bill Putnam, the Cooper Time Cube was a garden hose-based mechanical de ..read more