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Universal Audio brings out ENGL amp plug-in

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Every time Universal Audio asks what I want next from them, the first thing on my list is an amplifier plug-in—today they delivered. With a tagline of “No Pain. All Gain.”, UA released the ENGL amplifier plug-in.

UA does the best emulations of analog gear in the business, so I’m sure this will quickly become one of my favorites. I’m going to download and try it out.

Mackie’s new mixers and studio monitors

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Mackie introduced a new line of mixers, new loudspeakers and studio monitors. I’ve been using 1640 Mackie mixers for years and they still work great in my studio. I also have a set of the Mackie SRM450 loudspeakers that I’ve been using for years and they have never failed me. I’ve never used their studio monitors, so I don’t know about those. However, considering I blew up my 8-inch studio monitors a month or so ago, I may give these a try at some point.

FlatGuitars

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An illustration project by David Navarro

Great illustrations of some of the most famous guitars of all time.

Universal Audio’s Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection

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I spent a few hours today beginning to mix drums on a new project. I’ve always loved the Teletronix LA-2A, so today I used it in a number of situations, including the Mixbus. It sounded incredible. Universal Audio has the best emulations of the original hardware units because they make the hardware units. What it does is so subtle, but very pleasing.

My Adam Audio studio monitors

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I was asked the other day what I use in my studio for mixing, so I thought I’d post a link. My Adam’s are the A5 and are a bit older than the ones on company page, but the A5X is the closest thing to what I have. I love them.

This is amazing

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You may remember this 14-year-old playing Eddie Van Halen’s Eruption earlier this year.

Ampkit 1.7 for iOS

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This is one of my favorite guitar apps for the iPhone and iPad, especially for high gain tones.

Dear Daily Mail

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Amanda Palmer composed a song to the UK Tabloid Daily Mail after they focused on a wardrobe malfunction instead of her music.

Eric Clapton

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This is why Eric is one of the best players ever.

djay 2

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I recently spent some time with the developers of djay 2], the next-generation DJ software for iOS users. I must say, I was very impressed with the software and the commitment these guys putting into making their software great. […]