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From his work with Dream Theater and Aerosmith, to his 26 Gold and Platinum records with Rush, Richard Chycki is an indisputable veteran of the rock scene. Known to use over 40 mics on Neil Peart's massive drum array alone, the Toronto-based engineer/mixer is no stranger to intricate musical production.

Renowned producer Diplo reveals the artists, genres, and UAD plug-ins that inspire his Grammy-approved techniques.

When it comers to layering guitars, more isn't always better. There are many ways to craft your guitar tracks to yield a panorama of textures. Engineer/producer Ken Lewis details how you can add a whole new dimension to your tracks.

Pultec EQs have played an integral part in nearly 50 years of recording history — from tracking to mixing and mastering. Now, UA's Pultec Passive EQ Plug-In Collection offers three classic Pultec EQs in all of their sonic glory. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.

The Grammy-winning engineer is one of the most skilled and accomplished mix engineers the industry has ever seen. His latest hit — the chart-topping Random Access Memories by French electronic wizards Daft Punk.

Discover the ins and outs of using auto-tune effectively with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to enhance your vocals effortlessly and achieve professional-quality results for hip-hop and pop productions.

Ocean Way Studios moves far beyond standard impulse response players and reverbs, giving you an authentic dynamic replication of one of the worlds most famous recording studios. Here are a few tips and tricks to get started with this powerful room emulation plug-in.

Whether for mixing, production, songwriting, or arranging, top acts call on Ken Lewis to turn their musical ideas into platinum hits. Here’s what he had to say about mentoring the next generation of mixers, and crafting hits for the biggest stars in the business using UAD Plug-Ins.