The pursuit of pristine analog warmth and precise control over the stereo field is a continuous journey for mastering and mix engineers alike. In a market saturated with digital emulations, the tactile feel and sonic depth of high-end hardware remain unmatched. Today, we look at exciting news as tk audio […]
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Drawmer reveal the OC1 & FC1 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Drawmer reveal the OC1 & FC1. As mastering and mixing professionals, we constantly monitor the pulse of the industry for hardware innovations that can elevate our master chain. At the recent GearExpo UK event, the buzz was palpable, culminating in an official announcement that has the analog […]
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Triton Audio launch the Tilt EQ | SM Mastering
Visual context for Triton Audio launch the Tilt EQ. The pro audio world is buzzing as Triton Audio launch the Tilt EQ, a brand-new inline device designed to simplify tone shaping at the recording stage. Known for their highly successful FetHead series, Triton Audio has squeezed a high-quality tilt equalizer […]
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SSL 360° gets a major update | SM Mastering
Visual context for SSL 360° gets a major update. The landscape of hybrid studio workflows is shifting once again, bringing exciting news for digital audio workstation (DAW) power users as ssl 360° gets a major update. For engineers and producers who rely on physical control surfaces to capture the tactile […]
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TiME UK announce transatlantic partnership | SM Mastering
Visual context for TiME UK announce transatlantic partnership. The landscape of music production and technology education is undergoing a massive shift. As professional mastering engineers, we at SM Mastering understand that the future of high-fidelity audio relies heavily on how the next generation is trained. Recently, a major milestone occurred […]
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Asparion reveal the D700 Rack | SM Mastering
Visual context for Asparion reveal the D700 Rack. In the modern audio production landscape, the boundary between studio precision and live performance reliability continues to blur. As professional mixing and mastering engineers, tactile feedback is not just a luxury—it is an absolute necessity for dialing in precise adjustments. This is […]
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Multiply 2: Free plug-in from Acon Digital | SM Mastering
Visual context for Multiply 2: Free plug-in from Acon Digital. In the realm of modern music production and mastering, finding high-quality spatial processors that do not degrade the phase coherence of a mix is a continuous challenge. Here at SM Mastering, we are thrilled to review the multiply 2: free […]
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Origin Effects launch the EQDeluxe | SM Mastering
Visual context for Origin Effects launch the EQDeluxe. The analog hardware market is currently witnessing an exciting shift as origin effects launch the eqdeluxe, a compact stompbox that shrinks a legendary studio classic down to pedalboard dimensions. For years, the iconic Pultec EQP-1A passive equalizer has been the holy grail […]
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Waves release Atlas Reverb | SM Mastering
Visual context for Waves release Atlas Reverb. The industry is abuzz as Waves release Atlas Reverb, their brand-new flagship algorithmic reverb plugin designed to bring vintage warmth and modern flexibility to digital audio workstations. Unlike traditional static convolution engines, this plugin strives to bring dynamic life back into digital spaces. […]
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Arturia’s Summer Sale now live | SM Mastering
Visual context for Arturia’s Summer Sale now live. As mastering engineers, we are constantly analyzing how software developments shape the modern sonic landscape and influence the signal chains of our clients. With the exciting news that arturia’s summer sale now live, electronic music producers, mix engineers, and sound designers have […]
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