Visual context for Lewitt update Space Replicator plug-in. Virtual monitoring has become an indispensable tool for modern mixing and mastering engineers. With the latest announcement from Austrian audio innovators Lewitt, the newly released lewitt update space replicator plug-in brings virtual room simulation and headphone calibration to a brand-new level of […]
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Visual context for Hallowed Bells from ebbandflow. The launch of hallowed bells from ebbandflow marks a fascinating milestone in the world of hybrid acoustic-synthetic virtual instruments. Following their initial creative software debut with deFORM, developers ebbandflow have returned to their acoustic roots, capturing a pristine celesta (or celeste) inside a […]
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Visual context for Synchron Solo Violin 2 & Viola (sordino) join VSL line-up. As digital orchestrators, mixing engineers, and mastering specialists, we constantly seek tools that translate the organic beauty of physical instruments into the digital audio workstation. In our pursuit of ultimate acoustic realism, the newly announced synchron solo […]
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Visual context for GC Audio’s new Producer Channel. At SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for hardware that simplifies the hybrid setup, which is why GC Audio’s new Producer Channel immediately caught our attention during its debut. As modern studios continue to blend the rich sonic footprints of […]
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Visual context for IK Multimedia launch Tonex 2.0 beta. With the recent announcement of the ik multimedia launch tonex 2.0 beta, guitarists, producers, and mixing engineers worldwide are experiencing a massive paradigm shift in amp modeling software. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how digital modeling affects the mixdown and […]
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Visual context for Roland celebrate 808 Day. Every August, electronic music producers and the team at roland celebrate 808 day to honor the unparalleled legacy of the TR-808 Rhythm Composer. Originally released in 1980, this analog drum machine failed commercially at first, only to become the absolute foundation of hip-hop, […]
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Visual context for reFX introduce Rippler. The electronic music production landscape is experiencing an exciting shift toward highly tactile, organic sound generation. As software developers push the boundaries of virtual instruments, the legendary team at reFX—the minds behind the powerhouse Nexus and Vanguard synths—has unveiled an incredibly ambitious new instrument. […]
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Visual context for Dreamtonics tease upcoming release. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we constantly monitor shifts in vocal synthesis technology. Recently, the electronic music and post-production communities have been buzzing with anticipation as the industry hears that dreamtonics tease upcoming release details. Known for their groundbreaking […]
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Visual context for Raiju from fedDSP. The pursuit of the perfect saturation tool is a constant journey for audio engineers, and the release of raiju from feddsp introduces an exciting new contender to the market. Saturation is the glue of modern production, helping elements sit beautifully in a stereo field […]
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Visual context for I/O Music release Talkback. In the modern remote audio production landscape, receiving clear, actionable feedback on your mixes and masters can be a tedious process of endless emails, misaligned timestamps, and level-matching issues. The recent **i/o music release talkback** addresses this challenge head-on by delivering a streamlined, […]
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