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Apogee Artists on the Billboard 200 (Week of May 23, 2016)

Meghan Trainor is back at with her second studio release after a dominating performance with “No” while Pierce the Veil and Jennifer Nettles follow closely on this week’s Billboard 200.

Apogee Artists on the Billboard 200 (Week of May 16, 2016)

New week, new albums, new standings. All three of these artists had their new albums debut on the Billboard 200. Here are this week’s artists that made use of Apogee products during their rise to the Billboard.

What Kind of Interface Is Right for You?

So you’ve decided you need a new interface and you’ve been scouring the internet reading reviews and tips on picking out the perfect fit. Let’s review the questions you should be asking in order to find out exactly what you’re looking for.

How Soft Limit Can Help Save Your Recording

If you’re in a situation where you are recording a performance and you encounter unexpected high level, the damage is done. However, if you are tracking the performance through an Apogee interface with Soft Limit, you’ll be covered and avoid disaster.

The Secret Behind Apogee’s Mic Pre Technology

Apogee has taken a unique design approach to their built-in mic preamps to achieve the best performance of any audio interface. Apogee’s Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture™ features a circuit that is dynamically optimized at different gain settings to provide superior bandwidth, ultra low noise and nonexistent distortion across an unprecedented gain range of 0-75 dB.

What You Need to Know About Native vs DSP

The idea of having additional horsepower available via external DSP to run whatever plugins you want might seem like an ideal solution for many modern recording engineers. However, computers have become extremely powerful and plugin developers are constantly improving their software to be more CPU efficient. The combination of these two things means that today’s computers can handle more audio plugins than ever before. So do you really need external DSP?

6 Essentials for Recording on the Go

Recording music is more mobile than ever as technology continues to advance. Many people find themselves setting up shop at a friend’s house, busses, stages, or at home away from the studio. You never know when the moment is going to strike and you’re looking to hit record. The need for recording in the studio is a thing of the past. Take your studio with you and record wherever inspiration hits.

Upgrade your Audio Interface

5 Things You Need to Know When Upgrading Your Audio Interface

Those who live in the studio, perfecting their craft know that quality equipment can make a world of difference. Having the right microphones, the right compressor, and the right monitors are an essential aspect of any good recording. However, none of that matters if you don’t have a solid audio interface. A great interface can make a huge difference in sound quality.