In the professional audio production and mastering landscape, safeguarding physical assets is as critical as securing digital backups. For professional studios and touring musicians, a musical instrument or premium piece of outboard gear is more than just a tool—it is an investment, a signature sound, and often an irreplaceable piece […]
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Synth Art Vol 1 coffee table book seeks funding | SM Mastering
Visual context for Synth Art Vol 1 coffee table book seeks funding. The intersection of music production, studio aesthetics, and visual art has always been a vital element of creative inspiration. As mastering engineers, we often emphasize that your physical studio environment directly influences your sonic output. This is why […]
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Chandler launch new EMI/Abbey Road 500-series gear | SM Mastering
Visual context for Chandler launch new EMI/Abbey Road 500-series gear. The relationship between Chandler Limited and Abbey Road Studios has consistently delivered some of the most sought-after analog emulation hardware in the modern recording era. By meticulously recreating the legendary EMI designs used to record iconic albums by The Beatles […]
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Music Expo SF under two weeks away | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo SF under two weeks away. As professional audio engineers, we are thrilled to witness the countdown for the industry’s premier local gathering, with the official announcement that music expo sf under two weeks away has galvanized the Bay Area production community. Hosted by the prestigious […]
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GarageBand for iOS and Logic Remote updated | SM Mastering
Visual context for GarageBand for iOS and Logic Remote updated. The landscape of mobile music production has shifted dramatically over the last few years, turning iPads and iPhones from simple sketchpads into legitimate production hubs. With the announcement that GarageBand for iOS and Logic Remote updated to version 2.3, Apple […]
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Ableton reveal Live 10 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Ableton reveal Live 10. The music production landscape underwent a major shift when we saw the team at Ableton reveal Live 10, bringing an array of streamlined workflows and new creative tools to the electronic music community. Unlike other DAWs that attempt to mimic traditional analog console […]
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Sonarworks launch Reference 4 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonarworks launch Reference 4. Achieving a translation-ready mix remains one of the most significant challenges for independent producers and seasoned mastering engineers alike. Even in professionally treated spaces, physical anomalies can distort frequency responses, leading to inaccurate decisions during the mixing and mastering stages. With the official […]
Read MoreSony preview new mics at AES show | SM Mastering
For decades, the name Sony has been synonymous with legendary studio vocal capture, largely due to the legendary C800G tube condenser microphone. However, since that benchmark release, the industry giant has remained relatively quiet in the dedicated studio microphone space. That silence was shattered when we heard that sony preview […]
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Speed up hardware recall with Snapshot | SM Mastering
Visual context for Speed up hardware recall with Snapshot. In the modern hybrid mastering studio, the marriage of analog warmth and digital convenience is the holy grail. While analog outboard gear delivers unmatched depth, transient response, and character, the historical pain point has always been session recall. At SM Mastering, […]
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Sound Radix to unveil Powair compression plug-in at AES | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sound Radix to unveil Powair compression plug-in at AES. The pro audio community is buzzing with anticipation as we learn that sound radix to unveil powair compression plug-in at aes. Known for engineering highly innovative, phase-accurate, and adaptive audio tools like Auto-Align and SurferEQ 2, Sound Radix […]
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