During our team’s coverage of the winter trade shows, the announcement of the namm 2020 — presonus quantum 2626 generated immense buzz among studio engineers and mastering experts alike. As professional audio systems transition rapidly toward high-bandwidth connectivity, PreSonus has delivered a striking response to modern production demands. Building on […]
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Project Symbiosis | SM Mastering
Visual context for Project Symbiosis. The intersection of vintage hardware design and experimental composition remains one of the most fascinating areas of audio engineering. Recently, the music technology community has seen a resurgence of interest in historical synthesizers and the avant-garde methodologies of the 1970s. This historic release, project symbiosis, […]
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EDG-20 retro drum module for NI Kontakt | SM Mastering
Visual context for EDG-20 retro drum module for NI Kontakt. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly hunting for sound sources that deliver both transient impact and harmonic character. In electronic music production, achieving that elusive vintage grit without sacrificing low-end stability is a common hurdle. The edg-20 […]
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SOS 2020 Reader Survey | SM Mastering
Visual context for SOS 2020 Reader Survey. As professional audio mastering engineers, keeping our fingers on the pulse of the global recording community is essential for refining our workflows. We regularly evaluate industry shifts, and analyzing the feedback from the SOS 2020 Reader Survey allows us to understand the evolving […]
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Elektron’s six-track FM Groovebox | SM Mastering
Visual context for Elektron's six-track FM Groovebox. Modern electronic music production thrives on tactile hardware, and elektron’s six-track fm groovebox has quickly become a favorite for producers seeking instant electronic textures and powerful sequencing capabilities. Known formally as the Model:Cycles, this unit utilizes a lightweight, rugged construction to deliver a […]
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Behringer knocking on DAWs | SM Mastering
Visual context for Behringer knocking on DAWs. The music production landscape has been shaken by the announcement of behringer knocking on daws, a move that signals a massive shift in how entry-level and professional audio tools are distributed. For years, Behringer has disrupted the hardware market by recreating classic synthesizers […]
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Sampleson release modelled Rhodes | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sampleson release modelled Rhodes. When it comes to recreating vintage electric pianos, the sampleson release modelled rhodes approach stands out as a paradigm shift in virtual instrument design. Historically, keyboard players and producers have relied on massive, multi-gigabyte sample libraries to capture the nuanced dynamics of a […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Waves Ovox | SM Mastering
The annual Winter NAMM show always brings groundbreaking tools to the music production industry, and the unveiling of namm 2020 — waves ovox was undoubtedly one of the most exciting highlights for vocal producers and sound designers alike. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly evaluating how new […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Radial Engineering Hotshot 48V | SM Mastering
Live performances require seamless transitions and reliable communication channels between artists and technical crews. During the landmark events of namm 2020 — radial engineering hotshot 48v made its official debut, solving a long-standing issue for live sound engineers who use high-quality condenser microphones on stage. The introduction of the namm […]
Read MoreNAMM 2020 — Audeze/Embody Reveal+ Plug-in | SM Mastering
The landscape of headphone monitoring changed forever with the announcement of the namm 2020 — audeze/embody reveal+ plug-in. As mastering engineers, we are constantly searching for ways to ensure our masters translate perfectly across all playback systems. Traditionally, headphone mixing presented a challenge due to the lack of room acoustics […]
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