How to Setup and Record with Apollo Interfaces and Console Software ft. Fab Dupont

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Watch Grammy-winning producer and engineer Fab Dupont (David Crosby, Jennifer Lopez, Mark Ronson) set up an Apollo Twin audio interface and record with UAD plug-ins in realtime.
Learn more about UA Audio Interfaces here: u.audio/2z17T2Q
Not sure where to start with your new Apollo Twin audio interface? In this video, Fab Dupont shows you how to get started using an Apollo Twin by teaching artist Amber Skye how to use hers.
Learn how to connect it with your computer and microphone then get a quickstart overview to using the Console 2.0 software and UAD Plug-Ins. Fab also explains how to set proper levels, craft a comfortable headphone mix and create session presets to speed up the recording workflow.
After dialing in a record-ready sound using Unison technology and UAD realtime processing, watch Amber Skye record vocals for her song, “Ancients.”
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0:12 - Plugging In / Hardware Explained
1:12 - UAD Console
2:28 - UAD Plug-Ins
3:58 - Getting Ready to Record
5:07 - Levels & Workflow
7:55 - Recording the First Take
9:07 - Unison Technology
10:32 - Analog Classics Plug-In Bundle
11:55 - The Finished Product - Recording Amber Skye
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UA Audio Interfaces are the world’s most acclaimed professional recording interfaces for Mac and Windows - giving project and commercial studios superior A/D and D/A conversion with the tone, feel, and realtime workflow of classic analog recording. Our interfaces let you record through the full library of award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins - including vintage EQs, Compressors, Reverbs, Tape Machines and more - at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software’s buffer size, and without taxing your host computer’s CPU. It’s like having an endless analog studio, in your rack or on your desktop.
To learn more music production and recording studio tips, visit the UA Studio Basics Blog: u.audio/2Ktn2PM
☞ Gear Used:
Apollo Twin Thunderbolt
UAD Teletronix LA-2A Legacy
UAD Realverb Pro
UAD Pultec EQ
UAD UA 1176LN Legacy
Lauten Audio Atlantis
♫ Song Info ♫
“Ancients”
Performed by Amber Skye - amberskyemusic.com/
Produced by EMW Music Group
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Founded in 1958 by recording pioneer Bill Putnam Sr., and refounded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio is best known for its classic, hand-built analog hardware and advanced UAD Digital Signal Processing technology for recording, mixing, and mastering audio. Headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, UA is focused on merging the best of vintage analog and modern digital technology, following its rich recording heritage and motto, “Analog Ears. Digital Minds.”
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@abbdrums 9 жыл бұрын

Nice, probably the best demonstration I've seen so far of the Apollo workflow in action. UA has really changed the game with these Apollo's... can't wait to get the 16 one day for drum tracking

@FuriousStylezOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%

@GabrielXDrums 6 жыл бұрын

Same. Search Ebay for a new one, best bet.

@ErraticFaith 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. No. Buy RME not this redundant trash.

@lifestyle6993 4 жыл бұрын

What if producer giving out free beats on KZfaq or Dropbox and the rappers take it for free on Dropbox, KZfaq and can rappers still get sued or taking their music down for doing that?

@canalmeu8865 4 жыл бұрын

what's her name?

@SetMeFree 2 жыл бұрын

the learning curve for audio engineering is your entire life.

@UniversalAudio 2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@olivegod 5 жыл бұрын

This Fab guy is VERRYY good at explaining things .. need more videos with him, they’re so informative and interesting!!!

@demarcuswashington2039 5 жыл бұрын

PureMix.net

@bwwolf 4 жыл бұрын

Puremix

@jeromecurtis5672 4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@Selkii 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed he’s fab

@houseofgraceworship 3 жыл бұрын

sure is. straight to the point. no fluff

@vdonnn 4 жыл бұрын

If all tutorial videos were like this, I’d never leave KZfaq lol. Simple, easy, informative, and very explanative. Not 10 minutes on each thing in a 40min video lol

@UniversalAudio 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@chasethompson5487 8 жыл бұрын

Make more videos about the Apollo Console 2.0 with Fab Dupont. I really liked his no nonsense explanations on how to use this basic mic setup and how the twin works. Excellent!

@lancemccollum4697 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Hey UA, why don't you hire this guy and do an entire series. I learned a lot in less than 15 minutes!

@Talktomeindulcettone 6 жыл бұрын

Please have Fab Dupont do more videos. His pacing, style, and clarity is superb.

@GamalielRios 8 жыл бұрын

I have learn more watching this videos that from reading the manual. Fab Dupont is THE man...!!!

@KevinORourke25 5 жыл бұрын

So everybody else, before you do a demo video watch this one. Superb explanation. Concise, efficient and UNDERSTANDABLE!

@michaelprenez-isbell8672 2 жыл бұрын

I love his total literacy in all the effects, where they originated, the interfaces. He's a master of the form.

@foxydproduction 3 жыл бұрын

The most effective tutorial I’ve ever watched on KZfaq. He explained very well

@ianhamilton4816 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks UA - as I'm new to UA interfaces and have never had an interface of this calibre before, these videos with Fab Dupont are, by far, the most helpful and instructive on how to set up and use my new Apollo X4 than any other KZfaq videos I've seen yet, because not only does it help give a sense of the workflow, it explains the functionalities (eg in Console) in much clearer, direct and understandable terms. Love my new Apollo, and can't wait to dive into it more! Please consider making more deep dive Apollo videos with Fab Dupont!

@UniversalAudio 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@RowdyYates12 2 жыл бұрын

I saw this video when I first got my Apollo Twin, over a year ago. Re-watching it a few months later I can clearly see how helpful it is, but not only that how freaking great this Interface is. I would easily say its top 3 for any home studio or developing producers at any skill level. If you can afford it or find one cheap on the market, I would 100% recommend it!!!! Won't be disappointed!

@UniversalAudio 2 жыл бұрын

😍

@roycalvo3713 Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is the best video that I have ever seen in my entire life. It literally read the questions inside my head! thank you so much for the quality content.

@Light-zu1ys 2 жыл бұрын

Lifesaver!! Easiest workflow on recording/monitoring with UAD console I've seen so far, Grammy winning engineers really are on another level..

@UniversalAudio 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@cyrusnanavati Жыл бұрын

Hi Fab - I have just purchased the Apollo solo and I found this video the most informative video so far. Thank you for your very practical explanations and demonstrations of the Apollo's key features - brilliant work indeed

@JazzieTaboo 3 жыл бұрын

Fab is giving the best breakdown for beginners. Highly recommended 💯

@jommonox 8 жыл бұрын

Perfectly explained, Fab is the man!

@sorenjelik 5 жыл бұрын

I am UAD Apollo guy, and I really love everything about it...I have my account, my orders and probably I am going to stay on UAD as long as I breath..and I like the way how Fab explains and do things...

@SuperAbjc 5 ай бұрын

DuPont at his best on this AWESOME tutorial making things simple …clear .. fast (top notch for real)

@itmsjim 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent demo! Thank you, there's nothing else like this on KZfaq, or at least nothing as well described. And Amber is great...and cute!

@skaylars 9 жыл бұрын

Very well explained basics of the console, thanks for that! Shout out to the artist, she was amazing!

@amdenis 8 жыл бұрын

Great into overview. and a very, very nice "ad-hoc" mix session. I had not listened to Amber Skye before, but was actually tearful listening to her powerful, spiritually-rich vocals. I am an instant fan to be sure, and normally I am much more of a classic rock follower; but there is nothing like true heart as part of a beautifully mixed production. Hope I can hear Amber live someday. I got an Apollo Duo-Twin earlier this year and really enjoy what I can do with it. Now, just another 10 years of using it and I will be half as good as Fab. Thanks Guys!

@garnetbey7400 6 жыл бұрын

i can't believe how beautiful this artist voice is, I'm blown away, this track is AMAZING TO ME.

@Salantsoundstudios 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great vocals Amber! Fab, as always, you da man!

@dspoet1 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. This is my main reference video for using my twin.

@DaltonPritt 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not gonna lie this was the best testing of this interface I have seen on youtube. All the others never hit the points as clearly as you do. Thank you

@UniversalAudio 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@mindseye2007 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you to all those involved in making and posting this beneficial lesson on setup and recording.

@joninehritamusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very straightforward intro to the Apollo. I'm a newbie and find your videos helpful!

@UniversalAudio 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it Joni!

@MrBeblis 9 жыл бұрын

Fab is the man, very knowledgeable

@chrisquattro1 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo, very informative overlook and nice recording from Amber Skye at the end.

@ColeAnderle 3 жыл бұрын

love the flow of this breakdown. so easy to follow. more of Fab please!

@mallorga1965 4 жыл бұрын

The UA pre suits her velvet voice perfectly. What a difference when compared with the first pre.

@djsvnstarr2473 8 жыл бұрын

Very Professional Thank you guy for showing this piece of hardware....

@TheAaron3dg 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear and concise instruction, Fab has an excellent way of giving the info!

@BrushesofDoom 8 жыл бұрын

this is beyond the best review format for a product. thanks! and great vid

@pascalmerschaudio 3 жыл бұрын

Ambers voice is Killer , wowwww what an amazing Artist

@trentghill 3 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful instructional video. While the Console software as well as its documentation is complex and deep, this video covers almost everything you need to know to use your UAD Twin or Solo for home recording, unless you have to create multiple monitor mixes or cue sends. There are just a few things I'd add or emphasize: 1. Not all DAWs have "low latency monitoring"; Logic's low latency mode will deactivate some plugins, so don't set that. If you use Logic, you'll also want to disable software monitoring. 2. The UAD Mon / Rec buttons in the monitor strip on the right of the Console window work globally and override whatever setting you choose in the channel strips. 3. Fab covers this in the video, but to emphasize: Effects placed in the channel insert will "print" (record) unless you select "Mon" in either the channel strip or the global monitor strip. Effects placed in the Aux channels *do not print* unless you set up Console and your DAW to record those channels. There are instructions on how to do that in the documentation and on the web, but if you want to incorporate a comfort reverb when tracking, just put it in one of the inserts on an aux channel, point one of your sends to that channel, and blend to taste. You'll hear the reverb when tracking but it won't print to the recorded track in your DAW. 4. The one thing the video leaves out is that there are four views accessible via the buttons located below the "Menu" button in the upper left of the Console display. While the Overview gives essential info about what's going on with the channel, each of the more specific views contains some important info missing from the overview display that you'll need to pay attention to when setting up you input chain. For instance, to record a track with insert effects on, you'll need to click on the "Inserts" view and make sure that "Rec" is selected in the channel strip and "UAD Rec" is on in the monitoring strip. Recording with the Apollo Twin is really as easy as the video suggests.

@BillBene67 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice Trent!

@billyvalentine4365 Жыл бұрын

Still helpful in 2022!

@websurfer2344 6 жыл бұрын

Very happy with the time and effort made for this tutorial. Good Stuff!

@martymcyourflysdown6872 Жыл бұрын

Wow this stuff always gives me a headache and it still does but this video is definitely the best walkthrough I’ve seen on the Apollo interface. 👍

@growingpainsplayground 5 жыл бұрын

Great Demo/Tutorial, not too fast or too slow and easy to follow.

@UniversalAudio 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

@farvezafridifaizurrahman6980 7 жыл бұрын

I'd be damned if the recording at the end is actually a live signal. It is so clean and impressive for a mic that is set in the open.

@lettygunida245 6 жыл бұрын

Farvez Afridi I’m pretty sure it’s prerecorded.

@dirface 6 жыл бұрын

They are demoing a workflow, not a mic.

@demetriouswhite7997 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@precisionsoundworksstudio 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Fab is always on point, and Amber's voice is fantastic. Similar timbre to Sarah McLachlan, one of my fav singers.

@nathanbankheadmusic 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Dude Should be a professor! This is so helpful, just got a Twin, I will never record another album without a UAD interface! Never! The UAD mic pres are the best in the world period!

@MasacousticsBarcelona 9 жыл бұрын

great demo!

@ivano.c6760 8 жыл бұрын

the microphone is: Lauten Audio Atlantis FC-387

@GlitchComputer 8 жыл бұрын

I love how practical this tutorial was. Love my twin guys! :)

@BigAmp2012 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Video on an Amazing product. Fab is my favorite UAD representative and the Amber Red girl can really SANG!! This video is still very relative 8 years later.

@ViceVersaMusik1 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful song!!

@raffaerste 5 жыл бұрын

1:41 seeing this headphone cable hurts me

@AnthonyMartinsRock 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine how the cable felt. >

@CorinaK 4 жыл бұрын

.... and off I go to fix mine lol.

@RonnieVaiArovo 4 жыл бұрын

LOL Seeing your comment made me LaughOutLoud

@TheBissco 9 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed after picking up a twin! Thanks for the very well done video!

@markntexas8265 6 жыл бұрын

I am just messing around looking at all these cool creative tools we have to make music (boring business guy in real life) don't understand match of it either. This guy is doing the absolute best job of showing how to do "this" I have ever seen.

@martinweinberger9158 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic singer!!!!!

@FlamingBeatsOfficial 9 жыл бұрын

So when does this song come out?

@leah777 4 жыл бұрын

I've had the Apollo Twin since 2017. I just learnt through this video that the power supply can be locked. And there I was thinking I had a glitch in my cable!! Thanks FAB!

@Spodie1000 4 жыл бұрын

Should've RTFM'd :-)

@hollowmenrule 7 жыл бұрын

best review/demo of this I have seen so far. very well explained.

@papahuge 9 жыл бұрын

She's really good!

@marcopereira6962 9 жыл бұрын

why my output monitor dont show in my apollo twin console mixer?

@Warmwinterz 7 жыл бұрын

dope video very informative in all the areas where I was shaky! you sold me on this unit. Great tutorial on how to use the software much-appreciated brother

@SpedSpedding 7 жыл бұрын

Sounds incredible. Love the way your stuff works It's untouchable.

@lindonwatts1517 6 жыл бұрын

I definitely love the Apollo twin

@HellfireBeats 9 жыл бұрын

Great singer!

@hughharsher 4 жыл бұрын

and a damn fine one too

@canal.audiospot 4 жыл бұрын

2020 still using and learning about my dope interface!

@Calciumchlorid 4 жыл бұрын

Vini Manara what specific model do you recommend? the X, the quad or is the duo enough?

@jdsforza9313 4 жыл бұрын

Calciumchlorid depends on how many UAD plugins and which UAD plugins you wanna use in your daw

@TechWeLove 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Demo, and her voice with the additions is very nice. Now if only I could figure out how to get my Apollo Interface to show up as an Audio Input for OBS Studio. ❤️

@cupidomuzik6199 6 жыл бұрын

This tutorial is amazing thanks for posting. I’ve been using the Scarlett and m-audio interfaces and would like to step up my game,this will be of great help when I purchase my Apollo twin

@acebass123 9 жыл бұрын

I'm a new fan of Amber

@arthurarda 9 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Crawford ; Me too, She's a fantastic singer.

@sillysox13 8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Crawford damn man. she KILLED that! a true vocal pro indeed.

@TheSoundConnoisseur 5 жыл бұрын

Anthony Crawford legit

@jsamc 4 жыл бұрын

pretty face pretty voice

@guitarvibe75 7 жыл бұрын

"Can I get more reverb?" *5 Minute Lecture Follows*

@campbelladz86 3 жыл бұрын

Iv been up alll night Thinkin about Bout makin Music, this is the BEST thing iv watched all day 👍🏼 FairPlay Bro VERY HELPFULL PLUS U EXPLAIN THINGS GOOD ✅

@classicalbanksy4908 6 жыл бұрын

Am sold! Love the look, love the workflow - it's just what I need...

@gotmilkduds6683 8 жыл бұрын

If We could all sing like Amber no one would have a day job.... Nice equipment for recording too!

@maxreaper25 5 жыл бұрын

Actually we all would bc it wouldn’t be special anymore

@AkshatMehrotra07 8 жыл бұрын

i use the knob...

@joeydinero9300 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@pandemic7 7 жыл бұрын

Good vid guys. I'm picking up a mkii this week and needed a clear explanation of the basics. Thanks!

@joxer96 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, the guy's a great instructor. Well done, UA!

@djcvmusic1 9 жыл бұрын

if you have a version of this for windows I would have already bought it :(

@Cacavn 6 жыл бұрын

I admire him sound engineer, good handsome

@daneoduran2674 3 жыл бұрын

Most helpful. Really pleased I found you and great job Amber :)

@Jj21322 3 жыл бұрын

Man U are the first person that explain everything love this video

@Amaro2021 5 жыл бұрын

i watched this video about 72 times lol

@lior9995 8 жыл бұрын

Great Singing// where i can find that song?!?!

@TheEvral 5 жыл бұрын

👆

@xaosnox 5 жыл бұрын

One great thing about the UAD videos is that, not only is the sound amazing, they have great artists, too! Either that, or they just make everyone sound good. Think it's a bit of both. That song is as impressive as Unison sound.

@gmichaelhall 7 жыл бұрын

bad ass Fab..another excellent Dupont tutorial and overview.

@xXxAmadeuzxXx 8 жыл бұрын

lol background vocals magically appeared!

@greenguitars72 8 жыл бұрын

+AMADEUZ Connected apparently they were already recorded with the backing track...

@CMinor5555 8 жыл бұрын

You seems you don't understand the video. Background vocals don't appeared magically, If you noticed this is an Universal Audio Tutorial for us. They just recorded it as a presentation of the Twin Hardware and Software, and also they took the advantage to Introduced her and her music. They'r smart to kill two birds with one shot.

@userroscoe 8 жыл бұрын

Samething I said. She made this song on a different day lol

@gobrad 6 жыл бұрын

AMADEUZ Connected its a backing track! Dummy!

@ronnieaux5290 5 жыл бұрын

Those are backing vocals.. lol. It's not magic. The one she's singing is the main lead vocal.

@thomasfokas 6 жыл бұрын

I’m in love with Amber... just saying.

@jgsmith2 9 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful. Such an engaging way to present it as well.

@lampkinmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Fab you are amazeing. Really Good presentation and explanation. I'm going to purchase this for my home production studio. The young lady has a fantastic voice. She is going places. I really like the vocal arrangement Love the plug in's. I remember using Pultec EQ's back in the day on vocals and of course the other plug in's are the best and most realistic sounding. Great presentation. Great vocals. Great Product. I will be a new customer for sure. Thank You !!

@crisnla1 4 жыл бұрын

damn she made this magic without a POP FILTER?! 😂😩

@ingridsenkel 3 жыл бұрын

No its recordet before. its actually all faked.

@JTNice804 9 жыл бұрын

no pop filter though

@afinomusic 7 жыл бұрын

not all mics need a pop filter

@Zolanis1 7 жыл бұрын

AFINO not all mic *placements need a pop filter. All large diaphragm condensers, unless they have one built in, need a pop filter if the vocalist is a few inches back and singing directly into the mike. Slightly off-axis placements, or moving the person further back, can negate the need for a pop filter. Just as a PSA, pop filters aren't some magic plosive-stopping thing. Literally all they do is prevent excess, ugly-sounding air from getting to the mic capsule. If that air isn't gonna get there anyway, you don't need a pop filter

@yuusource831 3 жыл бұрын

You guys just earned my subscription without a doubt.

@garyclement5527 7 ай бұрын

Love your teaching style. Makes all this so easy.

@therealliveguy 8 жыл бұрын

does the ring mean she's kinda married, but not really?

@classicalbanksy4908 6 жыл бұрын

LOL... Er - guys - we're supposed to be paying attention to the Apollo!

@maxreaper25 5 жыл бұрын

5:38

@grzegorzporowinski 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautifull woman! :O

@markcarreon2442 3 жыл бұрын

Even if you don't have this interface. You can propably learn how to setup any interface, and learn how to record with plugins. This video is great!!!!!

@UniversalAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

@aidilmusical 8 жыл бұрын

love This Product...Fab Youre Grat In making People Understand

@DRMusicRecordings 9 жыл бұрын

No way the audio sounds that way raw.. the Audio is totally mastered....??? Hmmm

@ronnieperez7650 9 жыл бұрын

+D&R Music Recordings Final audio for the video is likely mastered. But that's because it's KZfaq. It would be amateur not to always master your published video, especially when you're Universal Audio.

@xXxAmadeuzxXx 8 жыл бұрын

that's what im saying. lol. They're trying to trick the beginner's into buying there shit.

@ronnieperez7650 8 жыл бұрын

AMADEUZ Connected The mic is pretty legit though. Great sound. I've heard a few demos of it here and there and was generally impressed by it's tonal range.

@naturecollision 8 жыл бұрын

+Ronnie Perez what mic is it? didn't recognize

@ronnieperez7650 8 жыл бұрын

naturecollision Lauten Audio Atlantis. Awesome mic. The more I hear it in action, the more I like it. :) Plus @ 1,500 or so, not bad at all.

@henrikpetersson2899 9 жыл бұрын

With the new console those old plugin guis look even more embarrassing than ever before. Each time I see RealVerb I just want to rip my eyes out. I get that they want people to upgrade to the new plugins but still, I don't get how they can ship those things in 2015.

@ronnieperez7650 9 жыл бұрын

+Henrik Petersson (Fruitful Life) The reverb actually sounds fine. Most reverbs do. But yeah, I have bad associations with trying to make that RealVerb work for me.. lol

@chriscaro546 5 жыл бұрын

What about 2019? :)