Mobile Sonic Clarity

One thing that I have found myself thinking about time and time again is the vast advancements in technology. Specifically, the advancements in audio technology, and Digital Audio Workstations. Universal Audio makes the UAD series audio interface that allows you to use emulated plug-ins that mimic famous high-end professional audio gear, used by the greats since the 1960s.

I found an article at SOS.com that discusses a few early UAD plug-ins. SOS.com seemed to be a good way for me to keep up with technical breakthroughs and information imperative to my growth as an audio professional. I choose the RSS feed and made it an addition to my PLN. The article Plug-in Folder (SOS, 2006) is found there and has three subtopics. One of which talks about the great lengths Universal Audio has gone through to digitally match early Roland technology. This profitable scientific venture has grown into a new series of DSP accelerator interfaces. Portable concepts have already been greatly considered in mobile scenarios. This option has been made available due to the inevitable fact that in the future, all audio processing will be done with out having to pay for professional services. Without discussing every single individual piece of gear, it would benefit everyone to know that after discussing these devices with a few of the Full Sail staff, we agree that these devices provide revolutionary dynamic processing to audio never before possible.

            Now, since the release of their most powerful DSP card models, a new addition to already high-end DSP accelerator capabilities, a powerful D/A convertor was introduced into the mix to make the new UA Apollo. The main feature that I appreciate about this device is that it will allow you to run the already popular plug-in by Universal Audio. With the way the industry is headed, anyone can see them selves on TV now! The need for a studio is becoming more irrelevant by the day. Although there is still a thin barrier between the Pros and the Joes, the financial barrier is getting smaller. This is a great piece of gear for the new age engineer. There are more than enough I/Os to support a small recording session as well as the other revolutionary precision you will have with this new portable technology. The UA Apollo is the last this in my vocal chain and the first thing on my wish list. What do you think?