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Mixing Fusion with Console 1

11/19/2018

Check out the music of Ray Levier mixed with Softube's Console 1 and the new American Class A channel strip. It is perfect to bring some fusion drive to Ray's drums while gluing together Mike Stern's guitar, Will Lee's bass, and Etienne Stadwijk's keys!

Mixing Classical Music with Softube

11/19/2018

Journey to Bavaria where Todd shows how to mix the Mahler song cycles using Console 1 by Softube. The SSL XL 9000K is the perfect clean console to clean up any room rumble and background sounds that naturally occur in a 800 year old hall.

session for Life Center Stage

11/9/2018

This was a great recording that focused on the challenges of addiction and recovery. A powerful message delivered by some amazing talent from different parts of the country.

Elements of jazz, funk, rap, and gospel were all intertwined to make this amazing recording.

Softube OTO Biscuit Walkthrough

9/14/2018

Check out this new walkthrough of the OTO Biscuit plugin by Softube. Todd takes viewers through the great features of this plugin and discusses some creative uses that go beyond the initial idea of this great 8-bit processor.

MIC W & AudioTools Acoustic Measurement

8/17/2018

Do you need an accurate and portable acoustic measurement system? The Mic@ i437L combined with an iOS device and the AudioTools app may be perfect for you. Take a look at some of the features of these two great products.

Recording with the AEA R88 Stereo Mic

8/2/2018

This amazing mic was a huge part of the sound during my recent session where I recorded Mahler songs in Germany. Check out how the mic contributes the the mix and glues together the vocals with the piano. When paired with the RPQ500 preamps, the mic opens up even more opportunities.

Ray Levier, Mike Stern, Will Lee, & Etienne Stadwijk @ Urban Sound Studio

6/24/2018

It was great to have Ray LeVier at Urban Sound Studio to record his new album.
You couldn't ask for a more groovin' band!

Aguilar and Markbass Shootout!

3/5/2018

Check out this comparison of two of the lightest, yet powerful amps on the market!

Noah Jessup @ Urban Sound Studio

2/18/2018

Check out Noah Jessup, a great new singer/songwriter from Berklee College who recently recorded at Urban Sound Studio.

Logic Pro X Vintage EQ Collection vs UAD-2

2/4/2018

Todd takes a look at the new Vintage EQ Collection for Logic Pro X. This collection of a Neve 1073, API 560, and Pultec EQ, is compared to the UAD-2 versions by Universal Audio.

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