Universal Audio just made their interfaces into a live vocoder, more

Why would you want near-zero latency on an effect? Well, maybe you want to run something like a vocoder – and that means the latest addition to Universal Audio’s offerings is a big deal.

UA unveils a maxed-out Thunderbolt 3 Apollo – and it’ll monitor surround sound

Universal Audio’s Apollo flagship audio interface and DSP platform is getting a big generational refresh and Thunderbolt 3. There’s a lot here, but maybe the most significant development is that 5.1 and 7.1 surround monitoring support is coming later this year.

Peter Kirn - September 7, 2018

A simple, classic channel strip, Mr. Putnam’s mic collection, and more

Universal Audio have dropped another of their semi-annual releases of high-end digital sound toys. And this one is revealing of how studio production is becoming more accessible. Plus, you get to steal Bill Putnam’s mic collection. Well, virtually.

Peter Kirn - August 15, 2018

Get inspired by how Che Pope tracks live – and manages time

Peter Kirn - July 10, 2018

Universal Audio get two Neve preamps – in two knobs

Peter Kirn - March 20, 2018

UAD for everybody: Arrow sound box is Thunderbolt, PC or Mac, $499

Peter Kirn - January 16, 2018

Tour the goodies in Universal Audio 9.4 – including an Empirical Distressor

Peter Kirn - November 15, 2017

This little UA box helps you get sound out of your tube amp

Peter Kirn - July 13, 2017

The UAD just got OTO 8-bit effects, Moog filters, and booty-shaking bass

Peter Kirn - March 15, 2017