5-Min UAD Tips: Bass & Electric Guitar with Century Tube Channel Strip
Creating solid guitar and bass tones with just a DI can be challenging However, with some basic mixing tricks and an intuitive plug-in like Century Tube Channel Strip, musicians and producers can quickly find sounds that can range from warm and clean, to totally saturated and punchy.
In this video, Ben Lindell from Universal Audio shows you how to craft unique tones, fast, using the Century Tube Channel Strip. Learn how a professional engineer sculpts a full, clear, and punchy bass tone — as well as more dangerous, edge-of-destruction sounds as he explores the saturation and distortion colors of Century’s tube mic preamp.
Watch the full video and learn how the Century Tube Channel Strip allows you to stay in the creative zone and capture first-take magic with stunning results.
Looking for more tips about Century Tube Channel Strip? Watch this UAD 5-Min Tip video focusing on recording vocals and acoustic guitar.
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