The Luna Recording System is free for owners of Universal Audio Thunderbolt-equipped audio interfaces - Apollo and Arrow - and has been designed to integrate harmoniously with the hardware’s features and capabilities, and makes it a dream to use in live recording sessions. Coupled with its ability to recreate an authentic analog sound and workflow - LUNA is a desirable proposition.
Apollo interfaces are pro pieces of kit aimed at the upper end of the market, and so the majority of owners are likely to be experienced producers and musicians who will already have a preferred DAW that they are more than proficient with.
But, what if you are a newcomer putting together your first studio or someone looking to switch to an entirely new DAW. Is LUNA really suitable for you?
In both scenarios – Luna coupled with an Arrow interface may well be an ideal solution. With LUNA being free, the purchase of an Arrow interface becomes much more affordable.
If you decide to start your LUNA exploration – then we have a series of videos that are perfect for you. The first four videos below show you how to get a track up and running in LUNA, using only the stocked free UA plug-ins.
But, we have more! We’ll be adding three further articles to our ‘Record And Mix An Entire Song In Universal Audio's LUNA’ series, including how to record a vocalist into LUNA (remotely, due to the current restrictions), how to build and arrange your track, and finally how to mix and sub-master - all within the LUNA recording system and all with free stock plug-ins.
Part 1.1
Paul gives a brief introduction to the recording system and how to set up your project to begin recording a new song.
Part 1.2
Paul sets up his click track and a reverb send, ready to record his first guitar line.
Part 1.3
Paul sets up his click track and a reverb send, ready to record his first guitar line.
Part 1.4
Paul builds out his production and ads multiple tracks, including an 808 bass.