A 32-channel API Vision large-format mixing console has been installed at Kent State University’s Stark location to serve the school’s Music Technology programme.

‘The API Vision has been a real game-changer for the Audio Recording track of the Music Technology programme,’ says Music Technology and Audio Recording professor, Ian Anderson. ‘We were previously an in-the-box-only programme, but recently traded in the control surface for two analogue consoles, including our flagship API Vision – which can also function as a control surface.

‘Not only will our students be better prepared to enter the industry with genuine large-format analogue console chops, the quality of their recordings has increased exponentially,’ he continues. ‘The first time we recorded drums through the Vision was a real eye-opening experience for them. In the month and a half we’ve had the console, we’ve recorded a film score and then mixed the entire film, a jazz session, a choral session and a number of in-class rock sessions, and the Vision has never failed to impress.’

‘We are delighted to add Kent State University at Stark’s prestigious audio programme to a long list of educators using API consoles to build the next generation of music technology professionals,’ says API President, Larry Droppa. ‘We’re excited to begin receiving applications from Kent State University at Stark students for the API Saul Walker Memorial Scholarship.’

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