Visual context for FabFilter Saturn 2 released. As professional mastering engineers, we are always on the lookout for tools that redefine our sonic landscape. That is why we are incredibly excited to analyze what happened when the fabfilter saturn 2 released update hit the market. While their industry-standard Pro-Q 3 […]
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Melodyne 5 unveiled | SM Mastering
Visual context for Melodyne 5 unveiled. The landscape of modern vocal tuning and audio editing has shifted once again. Here at SM Mastering, we closely monitor every software milestone that impacts our post-production chain, and the industry stood still when Celemony’s melodyne 5 unveiled a suite of revolutionary processing tools. […]
Read MoreSound Semiconductor update a classic filter | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sound Semiconductor update a classic filter. When we heard that Sound Semiconductor update a classic filter, the entire analog synthesizer and mastering community took notice. As audio engineers, we are constantly searching for that elusive, organic warmth that defined the golden age of electronic music. The announcement […]
Read MoreSonnox summer sale | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonnox summer sale. As mixing and mastering engineers, our sonic signature relies heavily on the precision of our processing tools. When industry-standard software developers drop their prices, the entire audio community takes notice. This season, the highly anticipated sonnox summer sale has officially arrived, offering a massive […]
Read MoreRemember Moogfest 2017 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Moogfest 2017. For synthesis and audio engineering enthusiasts, **moogfest 2017** represented a milestone event where the boundaries between technology, sound design, and live performance completely dissolved. Hosted in Durham, North Carolina, this four-day festival was far more than a simple gathering of synth enthusiasts; it served as […]
Read MoreSOS launches 3 Podcast channels | SM Mastering
Visual context for SOS launches 3 Podcast channels. The global audio production community is buzzing with excitement as sos launches 3 podcast channels designed to bring world-class engineering, production, and synthesis knowledge directly to your studio monitors. Produced by the editorial team at Sound on Sound alongside industry-leading freelancers, these […]
Read MoreBeatskillz SampleX models classic samplers | SM Mastering
Visual context for Beatskillz SampleX models classic samplers. The nostalgic warmth, punch, and grit of vintage digital hardware have become highly sought-after characteristics in modern music production. As second-hand prices for legendary units like the Akai S950 and E-mu SP-1200 skyrocket, producers are increasingly turning to software emulations to capture […]
Read MoreAMS Neve release 1073 OPX | SM Mastering
Visual context for AMS Neve release 1073 OPX. As mastering and mixing engineers, we are constantly on the lookout for hardware that respects the rich heritage of analog warmth while seamlessly integrating into the modern, digital studio environment. This year marks the historic 50th anniversary of the legendary 1073 microphone […]
Read MoreMusic Expo in association with Sound On Sound host two-day online event from 15th May | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo in association with Sound On Sound host two-day online event from 15th May. As professional engineers dedicated to pristine sonics, we understand that audio education never stops. Staying updated with cutting-edge workflows, monitoring setups, and industry standards is vital for anyone looking to refine their […]
Read MoreKraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider dies aged 73 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider dies aged 73. The electronic music community is in deep mourning as news breaks that kraftwerk co-founder florian schneider dies aged 73. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly look back at the pioneers who shaped the sonic landscapes we work on […]
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