Visual context for Acustica release Sienna expansions. In the rapidly evolving world of professional audio, achieving a reliable translation of your mixes and masters across various playback systems remains one of the greatest challenges. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate tools that bridge the gap between traditional acoustic spaces and […]
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Build your own Focusrite Forte! | SM Mastering
Visual context for Build your own Focusrite Forte!. At SM Mastering, we constantly analyze the boundaries between classic analog warmth and modern digital precision. For decades, the legendary Rupert Neve-designed Focusrite Forte console has been heralded as the absolute pinnacle of analog mixing desk design. With only a handful of […]
Read MoreGig Performer 4.0 released | SM Mastering
Visual context for Gig Performer 4.0 released. As live audio engineers and touring musicians continuously seek bulletproof stability, the announcement that Gig Performer 4.0 released marks a monumental shift in virtual instrument hosting. For years, Deskew Technologies has provided a streamlined, CPU-friendly environment for running plugins live. However, this major […]
Read MoreFKFX launch with free Obvious Filter plug-in | SM Mastering
Visual context for FKFX launch with free Obvious Filter plug-in. The digital audio workstation landscape is constantly evolving with innovative tools, and the recent fkfx launch with free obvious filter plug-in has certainly captured the attention of music producers and mixing engineers worldwide. Founded by industry veterans, FKFX represents a […]
Read MorePreSonus monitors to ship with free DAW and plug-ins | SM Mastering
Visual context for PreSonus monitors to ship with free DAW and plug-ins. The latest industry update regarding how presonus monitors to ship with free daw and plug-ins represents a significant shift in value for bedroom producers and commercial studio owners alike. PreSonus has officially announced that each purchase of their […]
Read MoreEZkeys Cinematic Pads expansion released | SM Mastering
Visual context for EZkeys Cinematic Pads expansion released. The digital audio production landscape has received an exciting upgrade now that the ezkeys cinematic pads expansion released by Toontrack is officially available. Designed for composers, electronic music producers, and sound designers, this expansion brings a hybrid sonic palette to the EZkeys […]
Read MoreFluid Pitch adds MPE to your keyboard | SM Mastering
Visual context for Fluid Pitch adds MPE to your keyboard. As virtual instruments become increasingly sophisticated, the tools we use to control them must also evolve. Traditional MIDI keyboards have long been constrained by the limitations of standard pitch wheels, which uniformly bend every active note by a set interval—usually […]
Read MoreAudix A127 unveiled | SM Mastering
Visual context for Audix A127 unveiled. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing how high-resolution transducers affect the subsequent mastering chain. Now that the audix a127 unveiled its new design, classical and acoustic recording engineers have a highly precise option to consider. Audix, historically famous for their robust dynamic microphones, […]
Read MoreFree morphing filter from Minimal Audio | SM Mastering
Visual context for Free morphing filter from Minimal Audio. In the rapidly evolving world of music production, discovering a high-quality free morphing filter from minimal audio is a massive win for both bedroom producers and seasoned mix engineers. Minimal Audio, an exciting software company founded by a collective of musicians, […]
Read MoreBeyond Guitar from Sub51 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Beyond Guitar from Sub51. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing how modern sample engines push the boundaries of traditional acoustic instrumentation. This exploration brings us to the fascinating new release of beyond guitar from sub51. Designed for producers who crave organic textures without the cliché of […]
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