Visual context for Vintage Electric Musical Instrument Auction. For hybrid mastering engineers and electronic music producers seeking the inimitable warmth of classic analog hardware, keeping an eye on a premium vintage electric musical instrument auction is often the most viable route to acquire highly sought-after, out-of-production studio assets. As digital […]
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Visual context for New Casiotone series launched. As mastering and production engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for hardware that bridges the gap between home-studio convenience and professional-grade sonic utility. Recently, the music technology landscape experienced a notable shift with the exciting news that a new […]
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Visual context for New SSL 500-series modules. At SM Mastering, we constantly analyze hardware developments that promise to elevate the sonic benchmark of modern hybrid studios. The transition of elite console architecture into highly portable, modular formats has completely changed how independent engineers work. This is precisely why the introduction […]
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Visual context for SoundGym: new ear training platform launched. As mastering engineers, our most valuable assets are not our high-end analog compressors, exotic equalizers, or pristine converters; they are our ears. Developing an acute, analytical listening ability is a lifelong pursuit that requires hours of deliberate, daily practice. With the […]
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Visual context for More percussion from Klevgränd. Modern music production constantly demands unique sonic signatures that stand out in a crowded digital landscape. Swedish plugin developer Klevgränd, renowned for their highly intuitive and creative user interfaces, has answered this call with their release, Slammer. Following the massive success of their […]
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Visual context for Roland expand V-Drum range. The world of electronic percussion has taken a monumental leap forward as industry giants Roland expand V-Drum range lineups with their latest flagship technology. Here at SM Mastering, we understand how crucial a natural, dynamic drum performance is to the final mix and […]
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Visual context for Scanner Sunday – Live Stream concert. The intersection of live musical improvisation and high-fidelity broadcast engineering represents one of the most challenging frontiers for modern audio professionals. When legendary ambient pioneer Robin Rimbaud, known globally as Scanner, announced his upcoming live improvised set, audio engineers and synthesists […]
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Visual context for Eventide MicroPitch Delay now available in pedal form. At SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for tools that elevate the depth, width, and emotional impact of a mix. This week, we are thrilled to discuss the latest industry buzz: the legendary eventide micropitch delay now […]
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Visual context for NI & iZotope join forces. The pro-audio landscape has shifted on its axis. In an unprecedented industry shakeup, software giants Native Instruments and iZotope have officially united under a newly formed entity backed by investment firms Francisco Partners and EMH Partners. From the perspective of mastering engineers, […]
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Visual context for Toontrack release Gospel EBX. The virtual instrument landscape has evolved dramatically over the last decade, particularly in the realm of realistic bass emulation. The recent toontrack release gospel ebx expands the tonal palette of the highly acclaimed EZbass engine, offering producers access to the rich, dynamic, and […]
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