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By any measure, 2013 was a banner year for Derek Vincent Smith, better known by his stage moniker as Pretty Lights. A Color Map of the Sun, Pretty Lights’ fourth release, was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Dance/Electronica Album category and grabbed listeners’ attention with its ambitious textural grooves and soundscapes.

In this short video, UA's Gannon Kashiwa demonstrates how to setup and use Universal Audio's groundbreaking Unison™ Technology features with the UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ plug-in for the Apollo and Apollo Twin mic preamps.

In this in-depth video, Apollo Product Manager, Lev Perrey, explains the three main sections and all features found within the Apollo & Apollo 16 High-Resolution Interfaces Console Application.

In this Apollo Artist Session, Grammy-winning engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton) records INTL live at Sputnik Sound in Nashville as they perform "Straight Line," exclusively through a pair of first generation Apollo 16 audio interfaces with Realtime UAD Processing.

From his work with Dream Theater and Aerosmith, to his 26 Gold and Platinum records with Rush, Richard Chycki is an indisputable veteran of the rock scene. Known to use over 40 mics on Neil Peart's massive drum array alone, the Toronto-based engineer/mixer is no stranger to intricate musical production.

Renowned producer Diplo reveals the artists, genres, and UAD plug-ins that inspire his Grammy-approved techniques.

When it comers to layering guitars, more isn't always better. There are many ways to craft your guitar tracks to yield a panorama of textures. Engineer/producer Ken Lewis details how you can add a whole new dimension to your tracks.

Pultec EQs have played an integral part in nearly 50 years of recording history — from tracking to mixing and mastering. Now, UA's Pultec Passive EQ Plug-In Collection offers three classic Pultec EQs in all of their sonic glory. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.