Why You Ott to Record Through Plugins

Apr 26, 2018 | 21,040 Views

Plugins aren’t just for mixing an already-recorded session. Watch how to record with plugins using SoundGrid in the studio, and open the door to incredible creative production possibilities. Musician, producer and mixer Ott shows you how.

Music: "Harwell Dekatron" by Ott

SoundGrid Studio System

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