Visual context for Acustica introduce Dangerous Music BAX EQ Plugin. The mastering world has just received a major upgrade as Acustica introduce Dangerous Music BAX EQ Plugin to the digital domain. Designed in close collaboration with the legendary hardware designers at Dangerous Music, this plugin brings the highly praised shelving […]
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Rhodes launch Rhodes Clav Pro | SM Mastering
Visual context for Rhodes launch Rhodes Clav Pro. The digital emulation of classic electromechanical keyboards has taken a massive leap forward. When news broke that the rhodes launch rhodes clav pro was officially underway, the digital audio community immediately took notice. For decades, the distinctive, bitey, and rhythmically percussive sound […]
Read MorePeak Tamer from Nicky Howard | SM Mastering
Visual context for Peak Tamer from Nicky Howard. In modern mastering, managing transient peaks without introducing unwanted artifacts like distortion, pumping, or loss of clarity is an ongoing challenge. While traditional limiters and clippers are standard tools in any engineer’s toolkit, they often impart a sonic signature that can alter […]
Read MoreSound Particles update Beat Panner | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sound Particles update Beat Panner. Spatial audio has taken the music production world by storm, and software developers are racing to deliver tools that simplify the complex routing associated with immersive formats. In our latest industry analysis at SM Mastering, our team of engineers evaluates how new […]
Read MoreHeadRush update Prime, Core & Flex Core firmware | SM Mastering
Visual context for HeadRush update Prime, Core & Flex Core firmware. As professional mastering and mixing engineers, we closely track any hardware developments that redefine signal paths and modern guitar tracking workflows. The recent release of the headrush update prime, core & flex core firmware marks a massive leap forward […]
Read MoreAm I Audio launch I Am Choir | SM Mastering
Visual context for Am I Audio launch I Am Choir. Here at SM Mastering, we closely monitor innovations in vocal processing and AI-assisted music technology. The industry buzz surrounding the am i audio launch i am choir is highly justified, marking a significant milestone in ethical, high-quality vocal production. Developed […]
Read MoreUniversal Audio’s EMT 140 & 250 plug-ins go native | SM Mastering
Visual context for Universal Audio’s EMT 140 & 250 plug-ins go native. For years, mixing and mastering engineers have relied on dedicated DSP hardware cards to run the industry’s most accurate emulations of vintage hardware reverbs. However, a major paradigm shift is happening as Universal Audio continues to expand its […]
Read MoreKRK introduce the V Series Five | SM Mastering
Visual context for KRK introduce the V Series Five. As professional audio engineers, we are constantly monitoring the evolution of studio hardware to ensure our masters achieve the highest possible translation across all playback systems. In the pursuit of acoustic precision, major manufacturers continually iterate on their flagship designs to […]
Read MoreSteinberg celebrate VST & HALion anniversaries | SM Mastering
Visual context for Steinberg celebrate VST & HALion anniversaries. The music production landscape would look radically different without the historic innovations of Steinberg. As we watch steinberg celebrate vst & halion anniversaries, it is the perfect time to reflect on how these technologies revolutionized our studio workflows. Since 1996, the […]
Read MoreFender launch Fender Motion controllers | SM Mastering
Visual context for Fender launch Fender Motion controllers. Following their massive preview at NAMM 2026, the announcement of the fender launch fender motion controllers has sent ripples through the music production community. Known globally for their legendary guitars and amplifiers, Fender is making a serious, modern play for the production […]
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