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Tube + Solid-State Blending: Universal Audio 4-710d Review & Studio Examples
What's That Sound Justin LaPointe What's That Sound Justin LaPointe

Tube + Solid-State Blending: Universal Audio 4-710d Review & Studio Examples

The Universal Audio 4-710d is one of those pieces of gear that can really do it all. With four channels of mic preamps that let you blend between tube and solid-state tones, it’s one of the most versatile tools in my studio.

I’ll walk you through how this unit works, compare some tube and transistor tones on acoustic guitar, and show you how I use the 4-710d in both tracking and mixing sessions.

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10 of the Best Recording Studios in Vancouver
Viviana Urbaneja Viviana Urbaneja

10 of the Best Recording Studios in Vancouver

If you’re eager to find the perfect space to bring your music to life, this article is for you! Here is our curated list of 10 of the best recording studios in the Vancouver area.

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Setting Up a Home Recording Studio
Justin LaPointe Justin LaPointe

Setting Up a Home Recording Studio

Justin LaPointe wants to help you set up a home recording studio.

In this article, he’ll share how to identify the ideal recording space, choose the right equipment given your budget, and enhance your studio with acoustic treatment.

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How To Mic Drums
Justin LaPointe Justin LaPointe

How To Mic Drums

When it comes to miking a drum kit, in most cases, less is more.

You could put an individual mic on each drum and then combine all those sounds in your mix. But we’ve found that the simplest — and best sounding — approach starts with a pair of overhead mics.

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