The integration of legacy digital formats into modern, IP-based networks has long been a challenge for project studios and professional mastering facilities alike. At SM Mastering, we are constantly evaluating hardware that simplifies digital routing while preserving absolute signal integrity. This is why we were thrilled to watch **ferrofish show […]
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LANDR expand Fair Trade AI programme | SM Mastering
Visual context for LANDR expand Fair Trade AI programme. The music industry is currently undergoing a massive paradigm shift, driven by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. As independent creators seek ethical ways to navigate this new landscape, news that SM Mastering Audio Articles has closely monitored reveals how platforms […]
Read MoreJBL intro battery-powered mini line array | SM Mastering
The portable live sound landscape has shifted dramatically over the past few years, moving away from heavy, passive enclosures toward highly efficient, self-powered column systems. At SM Mastering, we analyze acoustics from both a studio and live perspective, and the latest hardware announcements from Harman Professional Solutions represent a massive […]
Read MoreSoundcraft Notepad mixers launched at Messe | SM Mastering
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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