The compact mixer market has experienced a significant evolution in recent years, driven by the needs of home studio engineers, podcasters, and mobile performers. As professionals at SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware releases that bridge the gap between analogue warmth and digital convenience. One of the most noteworthy developments […]
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Spitfire Audio expand low-cost Originals range | SM Mastering
Visual context for Spitfire Audio expand low-cost Originals range. As mastering and mixing engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly monitor how modern sample libraries translate to the final master. Dynamic range, acoustic spacing, and transient clarity are the pillars of a professional-grade mix. When high-end developer Spitfire Audio announced their […]
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AES Show Nashville: Early Bird registration opens | SM Mastering
Visual context for AES Show Nashville: Early Bird registration opens. The professional audio engineering landscape is constantly shifting, and we at SM Mastering are always looking ahead to the industry’s most influential gatherings. In an exciting announcement for developers, studio owners, and mixing engineers alike, the Audio Engineering Society has […]
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Sony introduce the IER-M500 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sony introduce the IER-M500. As audio professionals always searching for precise monitoring tools, we were thrilled to see **sony introduce the ier-m500** to the monitoring world. Accurate, reliable, and secure in-ear monitors (IEMs) are the backbone of any great live performance and critical mixing session. Sony’s latest […]
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Handcrafted Mallets from Handcrafted Audio | SM Mastering
Visual context for Handcrafted Mallets from Handcrafted Audio . As audio mastering engineers, we constantly evaluate how virtual instruments translate to the stereo field and how their dynamic structures impact a final master. The release of handcrafted mallets from handcrafted audio has captured our attention as a highly sophisticated hybrid instrument […]
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Korg NTS-4: DIY analogue performance mixer | SM Mastering
Visual context for Korg NTS-4: DIY analogue performance mixer. At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking hardware innovations that streamline hybrid workflows and simplify live setups, which is why the release of the Korg NTS-4: DIY analogue performance mixer has caught our attention. As the fourth addition to Korg’s innovative […]
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Techivation release M-Compressor 2 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Techivation release M-Compressor 2. At SM Mastering, we constantly monitor the evolution of digital audio processors to ensure our mastering engineers utilize the absolute pinnacle of technological advancements. The recent techivation release m-compressor 2 marks a significant milestone in dynamic control, updating their highly regarded M-Series compressor […]
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Avalanche Tones debut with Chainsaw Suite | SM Mastering
Visual context for Avalanche Tones debut with Chainsaw Suite. The modern audio engineering landscape is continuously evolving, driven by innovative developers who seek to simplify complex workflows without sacrificing sonic integrity. With the highly anticipated avalanche tones debut with chainsaw suite, guitarists and producers are introduced to an all-in-one processing […]
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Gamechanger Audio launch the Plus Pedal II | SM Mastering
Visual context for Gamechanger Audio launch the Plus Pedal II. The landscape of hardware-based ambient processing has shifted dramatically. With the recent announcement that gamechanger audio launch the plus pedal ii, musicians and audio engineers alike are witnessing a significant leap forward in real-time spectral synthesis. At SM Mastering, we […]
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IK Multimedia introduce ReSing Voices Brazilian Pack | SM Mastering
Visual context for IK Multimedia introduce ReSing Voices Brazilian Pack. The world of vocal synthesis is moving at an unprecedented pace, shifting from robotic formants to deeply expressive, human-like timbres. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate how new tools impact the sonic landscape of modern music production, and there is […]
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