Apogee

Vintage King's Black Friday Sale is nearly here, but for those early shoppers looking for deals now, Apogee has you covered. Starting today, Apogee is offering special savings on some of its best-selling audio interfaces, microphones and plug-ins. Continue on below to find out how you can save on Apogee gear right now. Continue reading →

It's no secret that 2021 has spawned plenty of great hardware gear, but today we're shining a light on the world of software. Whether it’s streamlined, intelligent processing or meticulous analog modeling, the audio plug-in market has seen its share of impressive offerings this year. In this blog, we'll be covering some of our favorite releases of 2021 so far. These tools will be extremely helpful, no matter if you're working completely in the box, sweetening your analog production or just need to edit some tracks. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading →

Mobile recording technology has certainly come a long way since its inception. After all, "mobile recording" used to mean pulling up to a venue or house in a huge bus or trailer that was equipped with a console and tape machines. Today, thanks to tools from brands like Universal Audio, Antelope Audio and Focusrite, you can record a professional-sounding track from just about anywhere with a rig smaller than your laptop. With so many pint-sized recording interfaces out there on the market, it can be tough to pick which device is right for you. Never fear, Vintage King is here to review your options. That's right, we're breaking down the best portable audio interfaces for recording on the go. Continue reading →

Apogee has just unveiled Duet 3 ($599), the latest generation of the widely popular desktop interface that set a new industry standard for recording professionally at home or on the go. The Duet 3 interface builds on the key aspects that made the original a hit, while introducing software that enhances control of channel FX and basic input controls. In 2007, the first Apogee Duet entered the market as the new industry standard in the realm of home and mobile recording. The Duet 3 keeps the series alive in a new low-profile design, featuring studio-grade preamps, legendary AD/DA conversion and onboard hardware DSP. Pairing the Apogee Duet 3 with the new Duet Dock ($149) creates a whole new desktop experience. Continue reading →

We're past the halfway point of the year, and while it feels like we've lived a lifetime in the last eight months, many of us are lucky to still be working in the studio pursuing our craft. Fortunately for us, plug-in manufacturers have given us some new toys to make our jobs even easier. And while we still have four months left in 2020, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the plug-ins that have inspired us to create new sounds, shape tones, and make records in different ways. Let’s take a look at some of the hottest plug-ins of the year so far. Continue reading →

A quality audio interface is the first essential piece of gear for any home studio owner. Whether you’re recording or mixing, every signal passes through the audio interface. Cheap interfaces often make tracks sound weak, thin and brittle. But a quality interface can bring your tracks to life.In this Buyer’s Guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to select the audio interface for your studio, including info on preamps, converters, DSP and more. But first, let’s take a quick look at how audio interfaces came to be so popular. Continue reading →

Since Apogee got its start, the brand has been known as a heavyweight in the digital end of pro audio, providing what many agree to be the best quality conversion in the game. New for 2020, Apogee has unveiled the Symphony Desktop, which brings the same technology used in the Symphony I/O to a much smaller package. It’s no secret that Apogee’s Symphony I/O has become one of the top choices for audio interfaces in professional studio environments. The interface features crystal clear definition in its conversion, massive I/O support, and the option for brilliant mic preamps. With that said, the Symphony I/O provides both a price point and a large format that might be a little above those just getting a start in the industry. Continue reading →

It's the last day of the year and what better way to spend the final hours of the decade than talking about the best selling audio interfaces of 2019. After all, this has been a huge year in recording gear and we've got a lot to cover! The biggest trend of 2019 was the upgrade of interfaces that were already best sellers and giving them even more power and I/O. Universal Audio, Antelope Audio, and Focusrite were just a few major brands that did some reworking of their interfaces that helped them land on our list of top performers in 2019. Enough talk, let's get to the list! Continue reading →

With the release of the Symphony I/O, Apogee Electronics helped steer the direction of audio interfaces into a whole new direction. In early 2016, the brand created magic once again with an updated version, the Symphony I/O MkII, and through March 31st, 2016, we're offering a trade-in program to upgrade your interface. Continue reading →

As the winner of the 2007 TEC Award in Digital Audio Technology, the original Ensemble created by Apogee Electronics introduced the world to one of the finest digital audio interfaces. In the seven years that have passed since the product's initial release, Apogee's team of designers have been hard at work creating a follow-up, the Ensemble Thunderbolt. "There’s an expectation that everyone is driving towards a very concrete goal," says Apogee's Director of Product Evangelism Roger Robindore of the brand's dedication to innovation. "There’s no place to hide if you’re not up to speed." Upon the announcement of Apogee teaming with Waves Audio for a Ensemble-based plug-ins package, we chatted with Roger Robindore about the interface's improvements. Touching on the road traveled during the design process, Robindore tackles the thought behind each upgrade and the future of Apogee products. Continue reading →