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  1. What Music Mixers Can Learn About Dolby Atmos From Film Mixers

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    What Music Mixers Can Learn About Dolby Atmos From Film Mixers
    While Dolby Atmos has been an established format in the world of film for more than a decade already, its role in the music industry is still being defined. Continue reading →
  2. Michael James Talks Mixing In Dolby Atmos

    Posted by Nathan Doyle

    Michael James Talks Mixing In Dolby Atmos
    With credits ranging from artists like Jawbreaker and Hole to New Radicals and Reverend Horton Heat, it’s safe to say that Michael James has quite a diverse production portfolio. Within the last few years, James has become an early adopter and vocal proponent of Dolby Atmos and has even mixed tracks by Sammy Hagar as well as his own release, Shelter In Place.  Continue reading →
  3. Advice From The Pros: Gear We Can't Live Without

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Advice From The Pros: Gear We Can't Live Without
    Over the last 30 years, we’ve worked with a lot of top-notch audio engineers—from GRAMMY Award-winning recording and mixing engineers to chart-topping producers, world-class musicians and more. And one thing they all have in common is impeccable taste in gear.  One question we always like to ask during interviews is, “What’s one piece of gear you can’t live without?” Continue reading to learn what some of the top engineers in our industry are using, including Marcella Araica, Tucker Martine, Chris Lord-Alge and more. Continue reading →
  4. Finding The Right Two-Channel Digital-To-Analog Converter For Your Studio

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Finding The Right Two-Channel Digital-To-Analog Converter For Your Studio
    Digital-to-Analog converters (and their Analog-to-Digital counterparts) play a vital role in the modern studio. In particular, two-channel DACs allow us to properly monitor our audio output by converting a digital signal to an analog one. The signal remains pristine, and we hear our projects as intended on our monitors. There is no shortage of high-quality two-channel DACs for your studio...
  5. Vintage King's Immersive Dolby Atmos Mixing Event

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Vintage King's Immersive Dolby Atmos Mixing Event
    Earlier this year, we partnered with our friends at Dolby, Avid, Focal and Triad-Orbit to host a series of Dolby Atmos mixing classes at the Vintage King Nashville Showroom. Continue reading →
  6. Bob Clearmountain On Clearmountain’s Domain

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Bob Clearmountain On Clearmountain’s Domain
    Through his wife, Apogee co-founder Betty Bennett, Bob Clearmountain has developed an extremely close relationship with the pro audio brand. Earlier this year, Apogee and Clearmountain teamed up to release Clearmountain’s Domain ($349), a personalized FX signal chain recreated in a simple, powerful plug-in. Read below to find out how Bob landed on the idea of creating the plug-in. Continue reading →
  7. Bob Clearmountain's Essential Gear

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Bob Clearmountain's Essential Gear
    This article was originally published in Playback Issue 002. Subscribe to Playback for free to stay up to date with our latest articles, interviews, product reviews and more. While visiting Bob Clearmountain at his home studio for this interview, we talked about some of his most essential pieces of gear. Read on to learn about the console, EQs, and compressors that have helped Bob get the job done on records for Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, and many more. Continue reading →
  8. Bob Clearmountain Talks About His Favorite Records He's Been A Part Of

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Bob Clearmountain Talks About His Favorite Records He's Been A Part Of
    This article was originally published in Playback Issue 002. Subscribe to Playback for free to stay up to date with our latest articles, interviews, product reviews and more. For those that have been lucky enough to meet Bob Clearmountain, they know what a humble man he is about his impressive legacy. We pressed him to talk about three records from his discography that stand out to him as his best work. Continue reading →
  9. 20 Questions With Marc Daniel Nelson

    Posted by Patrick McGuire

    20 Questions With Marc Daniel Nelson
    Marc Daniel Nelson boasts an impressive 20-year music career in music, as evidenced by his Grammy nomination and an exhaustive list of music and film credits, which range from Fleetwood Mac and Jason Mraz to Blade Runner, The Vietnam War, and Mulan. The highly sought-after mixing engineer, music producer and creative director studied under Bill Schnee and Ken Caillat and is known for his innovative approach to sound-sculpting. We caught up with Nelson while he was driving around his home in Los Angeles for our 20 Questions series for an engaging interview on his gear, process, influences, and future plans.  Continue reading →
  10. Advice From The Pros: How To Become An Audio Engineer

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Advice From The Pros: How To Become An Audio Engineer
    Over the years, we’ve interviewed a lot of amazing engineers, producers and creators. One thing we always like to ask is, “What advice would you give to an up-and-coming engineer?” In this blog, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite responses to help you make your mark in the studio. Read on to pick up some key advice on how to land your first job, what type of gear you should focus on when first starting out and how to grow your skills as an engineer. Continue reading →
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