New Products
Universal Audio’s Luna 2.0 DAW Debuts
Both Free and Pro Versions of UA’s Luna DAW get major updates with new features, plug-ins and more.
Universal Audio
Live Sound
Coach Shares Paul Simon Stage Setup
Veteran FOH engineer breaks down 15 years of fine-tuning the artist’s performances, from the AEA ribbon vocal mic, to RND preamp, to UAD leveling...
New Products
UA Launches Volt 876 USB Recording Studio Interface
Universal Audio has announced the latest addition to its burgeoning Volt line of interfaces: The Volt 876 USB Recording Studio.
Plug-ins
Universal Audio UAD A-Type Plug-in — A Mix Real-World Review
UA's new multiband dynamic enhancer adds effects to classic Dolby NR, so we put it to the test.
Uncategorized
Home Alone: Voice-Over Actors on Recording Remotely
There's more to consider than just microphone choice when it comes to recording voice-overs remotely.
New Products
UA’s Free Luna DAW Updated with AI ‘Listening’ Features
Universal Audio’s free Luna DAW has a new update, v1.9, which adds a selection of AI-powered features.
Plug-ins
UA Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier—A Mix Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine woodsheds with the Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier plug-in—How did it hold up to his axe?
Music Production
Fame Studios Teams with UA for Console Rebuild Documentary
Muscle Shoals’ legendary Fame Recording Studios has teamed with Universal Audio for a documentary series on rebuilding the facility’s UA 610 recording console.
Reviews
Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 — A Mix Real-World Review
Mix reviewer Mike Levine finds that the UA Apollo x8 Gen 2 is everything you need for quality mixing and mastering.
New Products
UA Apollo E Series, Aimed at Live Sound, Debuts
UA’s Apollo x16D interface gets new peripherals enabling UAD plug-in use in live sound.
Live Sound
Danny Elfman Live: From Batman to Boingo to Big Mess and Beyond
After 30 years and composing more than 100 film scores, Danny Elfman has started playing live again—and bringing all that to the stage is...
Music Production
Cover Story: Inside the Recording of Green Day’s ‘Saviors’
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge reveal the extensive creative journey behind the band's 'Saviors'.
New Products
MIX’S GEAR OF THE YEAR 2024: PART 4
We asked longtime Mix contributors and product reviewers to share their favorite 2024 releases—and they did not disappoint.
New Products
UA’s Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks Feature Debuts
UA's new Apollo Monitor Correction feature brings real-time SoundID Reference integration to Apollo X Gen 1 and Gen 2 interfaces.
Business
Audio Gear Modeling Demystified, Part 2
Take a peek behind the scenes at how developers simulate, re-create and emulate classic analog gear for modern workflows.
Business
Audio Gear Modeling Demystified, Part 1
Take a peek behind the scenes at how software developers simulate, re-create and emulate classic analog gear for modern workflows.
New Products
UA Launches New Apollo Interfaces and Software Tools
Apollo X | Gen 2 rackmount and desktop audio interfaces feature the highest‑resolution audio conversion of any Apollo to date.
New Products
Universal Audio Volt USB Recording Studio Line Debuts
Universal Audio has introduced its new Volt Recording Studio line, based around seven new audio interfaces and a passel of included software.
Featured
‘UA Giving’ Partners With Save The Music Foundation
Enter today! Product giveaways from August 28-30 to help fund students through Music Technology Grant.
New Products
Universal Audio ANTI 1992 High Gain Amp – A Mix Product of the Week
Designed for heavy, aggressive metal guitar and based on the sound of the legendary 'block letter' Peavey 5150 amp head built for Eddie Van...
Plug-ins
Universal Audio Verve Analog Machines Plug-In — A Mix Real-World Review
Verve Analog Machines provides ten sonic choices; think of it as an analog buffet.
Live Sound
Blink-182 Hits The Road ‘One More Time’
Reunited after a decade apart, Blink-182 is blasting its way across North America with Clair Global and a team of audio pros along for...
New Products
Universal Audio Apollo x16D Audio Interface Debuts
UA’s new Apollo x16D Thunderbolt-equipped audio interface enables live and networked UAD plug‑in processing.
New Products
Universal Audio LA-6176 — A Mix Product of the Week
Universal Audio LA-6176 plug-in is based on its vintage 6176 tube channel strip, which featured both the 610 mic preamp/EQ and the 1176.
Reviews
Universal Audio Ox Stomp — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Mix's resident guitar maestro, Rich Tozzoli, puts Universal Audio's new Ox Stomp to the test while on a working vacation in the USVI.
The Wire
Focal to Present Panel Discussions at “Immersive Music Production II” Event at Nashville’s Curb Studios
At the May 11th Mix & Pro Sound News event, Focal will feature a 9.1.4 immersive music monitoring system and presentations from top mix...
Business
UA, Focal Set Panels and Pros for Mix Nashville
Universal Audio and Focal Professional have revealed the panels and pros they’ll present at Mix Nashville on May 11!
Business
Mix Nashville: Universal Audio, Focal and API to Host at Curb Studios
UA-Focal to build special 9.1.4 immersive system for curated playback, expert panel sessions, while API showcases capabilities of Legacy AXS console, at Mix Nashville:...
New Products
Universal Audio Verve Analog Machines Plug-Ins — A Mix Product of the Week
Universal Audio just released two native plug-ins this week—Verve Analog Machines and Verve Analog Machines Essentials.
Plug-ins
UAD Sound City Studios Plug-in — A Mix Real-World Review
A new UAD plug-in lets you transform your recordings with the acoustics and mics from an iconic studio—so we put it to the test.
Facilities
John Lennon Tour Bus Still Rolling After 25 Years
Since 1998, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus has helped thousands of students learn about recording, collaboration and their own creativity.
Live Gear
1966 “Caesars Console” Heads Home to UA
Originally commissioned for Caesars Palace in 1966, the prodigal console that mixed everyone from Frank Sinatra to Tina Turner has returned home to Universal...
New Products
Universal Audio’s Luna DAW is Now Free
Previously only available to its Apollo customers, Luna is now free without UA hardware.
Live Sound
Natalie Merchant Returns to the Road
Natalie Merchant has returned to the road for her first extended tour in years, and old studio pals George Cowan and Dave Cook are...
New Products
UA Introduces New Mic with Modeling Plug-In
Universal Audio has a dual product launch—the SC-1 Standard Series condenser mic and Hemisphere Mic Modeling plug-in.
New Products
UA Goes Windows-Only with New Apollo Twin X USB
Universal Audio's latest offering, the new Apollo Twin X USB, is a Windows-only interface.
Plug-ins
Universal Audio Waterfall Rotary Speaker — A Mix Real-World Review…in the USVI
Recording in the US Virgin Islands, our review team put UA's Waterfall Rotary Speaker plug-in to the test.
Blog
Rat-Packed with History, Rare UA Console Hits the Market
Built for Ceasars Palace in 1966, the Universal Audio tube mixing console has a lineage stretching from Frank Sinatra to Vincent Gallo.
New Products
Universal Audio Adds Immersive Audio Monitoring Support to Apollo x16
The new UAD V10.2.3 update adds immersive audio monitoring support to the UA Apollo x16 Thunderbolt audio interface.
Business
United Recording Studios Revamps Business Model
Historic United Recording Studios in Hollywood is changing its business model to strengthen the studio's financial position.
Guides
Mix Tech: Personal Audio Interface Round-Up
Mix takes a deep dive into some of the more recent updates and announcements in the personal audio interface world.
New Products
Universal Audio Waterfall Rotary Speaker Plug-In Launched
Universal Audio's new Waterfall Rotary Speaker plug-in emulates the legendary Leslie Type 147 rotating speaker cabinet.