Visual context for Groovebox: a new studio app from Launchpad makers. In the rapidly evolving landscape of mobile music production, iOS devices have transitioned from simple novelty platforms into bona fide sketchpads for professional producers. Built upon the colossal success of the Launchpad iOS app—which has garnered over seven million […]
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Visual context for Novation Circuit update makes sequences more expressive. The highly anticipated novation circuit update makes sequences more expressive by addressing core requests from the global production community. At SM Mastering, we analyze how firmware revisions alter the sonic and performative capabilities of studio hardware. The version 1.5 update for […]
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Visual context for Waves F6 is a surgical dynamic EQ for only $29. In modern audio production, having absolute control over your frequency spectrum is the difference between a muddy, cluttered mix and a pristine master. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate tools that offer professional-grade precision without breaking the studio […]
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Visual context for Synthogy release Ivory II Studio Grands. For demanding keyboardists and studio engineers, virtual piano libraries are a fundamental cornerstone of the digital workstation. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how virtual instruments handle dynamic range, phase relationships, and harmonic complexity. With the exciting news that the synthogy […]
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Visual context for Roland launch SPD::One compact percussion pads. The recent announcement that SM Mastering Audio Articles has been tracking closely reveals that **Roland launch SPD::One compact percussion pads**, a new family of highly accessible, single-pad electronic instruments. Designed to bridge the gap between acoustic performance and digital convenience, these […]
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Visual context for Elektron Digitakt now available. The global electronic music production community is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated Elektron Digitakt now available announcement officially drops. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly analyze how new hardware gear integrates into modern production and hybrid mastering workflows. The Digitakt […]
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Visual context for Music Expo Boston programme revealed. The professional audio production landscape is constantly evolving, and keeping up with the latest tools, techniques, and networking opportunities is vital for any modern producer or engineer. Recently, the highly anticipated SM Mastering Audio Articles team has been closely tracking regional industry […]
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Visual context for Reason 9.5 update brings VST plug-in support. For many hybrid studio engineers, the announcement that the reason 9.5 update brings vst plug-in support has been the most exciting development in the music production industry this year. Since its debut in 2001, Propellerhead Reason has been celebrated as […]
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Visual context for Subotnick: Portrait of an Electronic Music Pioneer. As audio mastering engineers, we are constantly analyzing the evolution of electronic soundscapes and the sonic pioneers who laid the groundwork for today’s music production techniques. With the announcement of Waveshaper Media’s new documentary project, **Subotnick: Portrait of an Electronic […]
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Visual context for IK announce Syntronik virtual synth instrument. The virtual synthesis landscape is constantly evolving, but when ik announce syntronik virtual synth instrument, the hardware-emulation world took a massive leap forward. At SM Mastering, we understand that achieving a polished, radio-ready master begins at the source. Utilizing high-quality virtual […]
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