In the world of high-end analog tracking, the news that the engineers at dizengoff audio recreate rca tube mic pre designs has sent waves of excitement through the pro audio community. Vintage RCA tube preamps, particularly the legendary RCA BA-2C, have long been revered for their smooth, velvety high end […]
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Musikmesse: Arturia launch Keylab Essential controllers | SM Mastering
As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the latest developments in music production hardware to see how they impact the modern studio workflow. During our coverage of the industry’s latest trade show, we witnessed a major announcement: musikmesse: arturia launch keylab essential controllers. This new range is […]
Read MoreMusikmesse: HEDD Type 20 Near/Midfield Monitor | SM Mastering
At this year’s highly anticipated audio exhibition in Frankfurt, we witnessed the official unveiling of a brilliant new monitoring solution. The Musikmesse: HEDD Type 20 Near/Midfield Monitor marks an incredible milestone for Klaus Heinz’s newly founded brand, Heinz Electrodynamic Designs (HEDD). Packed with high-end German engineering, this active three-way monitor […]
Read MoreMusikmesse: Gyraf Audio launch passive stereo M/S compressor | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely follow the evolution of high-end analog hardware to ensure our master channel strips deliver unmatched clarity. Recently, Danish pro audio visionaries Gyraf Audio shook the analog design community with an extraordinary new hardware release. During our review of the announcements from the musikmesse: gyraf audio […]
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Musikmesse: Fluid Audio suction cup amp sticks to guitar | SM Mastering
Visual context for Musikmesse: Fluid Audio suction cup amp sticks to guitar. The landscape of portable guitar practice solutions has shifted dramatically with the latest announcements coming out of Frankfurt. During our coverage of the European trade show scene, the industry witnessed a truly unique tool for mobile guitarists: the […]
Read MoreMesse: Soundcraft Mini Stageboxes unveiled | SM Mastering
The professional audio industry is undergoing a significant shift as remote I/O solutions become more accessible and sonically superior. Following the excitement generated by the latest industry trade shows, pro-audio professionals are dissecting the implications of the messe: soundcraft mini stageboxes unveiled release. Harman Professional Solutions has expanded its digital […]
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Focusrite give customers free Exponential Audio reverb | SM Mastering
Visual context for Focusrite give customers free Exponential Audio reverb. The announcement that focusrite give customers free exponential audio reverb has taken the music production world by storm. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing how software partnerships benefit independent producers and major recording studios alike. Through their popular Plug-in […]
Read MoreMusikmesse: GEM return with ProMega 2+ stage piano | SM Mastering
As professional mastering and mixing engineers, we closely monitor how live performance hardware transitions into pristine studio recordings. At this year’s European music expo, the buzz was undeniable as we witnessed the official announcement of musikmesse: gem return with promega 2+ stage piano. Generalmusic, a legendary name whose iconic GEM, […]
Read MoreMusikmesse: Focal Shape monitors use passive radiators | SM Mastering
p>As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of acoustic design to ensure our clients’ masters translate perfectly across all playback systems. At the recent European gear expo, the buzz was undeniable: Musikmesse: Focal Shape monitors use passive radiators to solve the age-old problem of port […]
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Spatial sound, Zola Jesus, synth-making workshops fill out Moogfest line-up | SM Mastering
Visual context for Spatial sound, Zola Jesus, synth-making workshops fill out Moogfest line-up. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how major industry events shape modern electronic music production. The latest announcements from North Carolina indicate that spatial sound, zola jesus, synth-making workshops fill out moogfest line-up, signaling a massive paradigm shift in […]
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