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NEW UNIVERSAL AUDIO INTERFACES

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Today we take a look at Universal Audio's two new interfaces from their Apollo Solo line and introduce you to the new version of their LUNA software

  Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr., considered the father of modern recording, Universal Audio has been synonymous with innovation in the recording industry since its inception. Putnam, the preferred engineer of stars such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Ray Charles, was a passionate innovator who invented the modern recording console, multi-band audio equalizer, and vocal booth, and was the first engineer to use artificial reverberation in commercial recording. The equipment created by Putnam, still used decades after its manufacture, is part of the history of sound and popular music, featured on recordings ranging from Sinatra to the Beach Boys, as well as the debut of artists like Van Halen. In 1999, Bill's sons, James and Bill Putnam Jr., refounded Universal Audio with the goal of faithfully reproducing classic analog recording equipment in their father's tradition; and designing new digital recording tools with the sound and spirit of classic analog technology. And nothing represents the fusion of this well-known brand's analog heritage with its innovative digital designs better than the award-winning Apollo audio interface. Introduced in 2012, the Apollo interface has achieved the status of a new standard in music production and has been used in the recording of iconic albums by artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay, Dr. Dre, Brad Paisley, and many more. In today's article, we introduce you to two of the latest additions to this outstanding interface.  

Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB

The Apollo Solo USB desktop audio recording interface for Windows is the only desktop interface for Windows users that truly delivers professional results; thanks to class-leading audio conversion, two Unison microphone preamps, and a suite of integrated UAD plugins to record album-quality results in real time. It is a compact 2x4 interface featuring the acclaimed Apollo A/D and D/A conversion to outperform anything else in its class. In addition, with its Unison technology and integrated UAD-2 processing, you can record through classic studio tools, including the UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors, and more, with near-zero latency. Its built-in headphone output is louder and more powerful, with less noise and a flatter frequency response compared to any other interface in its class. This means you can confidently track and mix using headphones, knowing that you are hearing every sonic detail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5QALiVf1EU&feature=emb_logo  

Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 is the best audio interface in the world for desktop recording with Thunderbolt 3 for Mac and Windows because, like the Apollo Solo USB, it offers class-leading audio conversion, two Unison microphone preamps, and a suite of integrated UAD plugins to record album-quality results in real-time conditions. Among its features, we can highlight:
  • Record with class-leading A/D and D/A conversion, just as you can hear on hundreds of hit records.
  • Near-zero latency tracks through the microphone preamp and guitar amp emulations from Neve, API, Fender, and more using Unison technology.
  • You can mix with the included UAD plugins, such as the Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec equalizers, and more.
  • Includes the LUNA recording system, an inspiring and fully integrated music production application (Mac only).
  • You can create on the fly with a high-quality acoustic bus-powered interface with a fully metal, durable construction.
  • You will enjoy clear and detailed monitoring with the best-sounding headphone amplifier in its class.
 

LUNA Recording System

It has only been a couple of weeks since Universal Audio released the new version of its LUNA recording software, the program that transforms Apollo interfaces into the most inspiring and fully integrated Mac-based recording systems on the planet. Thanks to the support of the entire LUNA community, the new version of this software incorporates over new features and fixes requested by users. But among all these new features of this new LUNA v1.1, we can highlight:
  • Session Versions: You can easily repeat, experiment, and version while permanently saving at every stage of composition and production.
  • Track Groups: You will have the option to mix and edit much faster using the intuitive drum, vocal, guitar, and more group tracks.
  • MIDI Improvements: With the new MIDI output, you can easily connect to grooveboxes and external workstations. In addition to drag-and-drop MIDI from VI, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weXwaU2pIXA You will find this new LUNA v1.1 update available for download on the Universal Audio website. But remember that at the Microfusa stores in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as in our online store, you will find the new Apollo Solo interfaces as well as all Universal Audio products.
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