The release of the Moog Matriarch marked a significant milestone for analog synthesizers, combining patchable semi-modular architecture with a lush four-note paraphonic engine. As mastering and mixing engineers, analyzing how this instrument translates from a raw performance to a finalized track is crucial for modern music production. In this technical […]
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Rossum Linnaeus – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
When modular synthesizer enthusiasts gathered in Berlin, one of the most exciting announcements to hit the Eurorack world was the rossum linnaeus – superbooth 2019 debut. As mastering engineers and audio restoration experts at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing how analog hardware can reshape harmonic structures. While filters are […]
Read MoreRossum Panharmonium – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
In the evolving landscape of electronic music production and sound design, few modular synthesizers have captured the collective imagination of the synthesizer community quite like the creations of Dave Rossum. As the engineering mind behind E-mu Systems, Rossum has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what is possible with analog […]
Read MoreRossum Electro-Music Trident – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
When modular synthesis and high-end analog sound design converge, the results are often spectacular. Here at SM Mastering, we pay close attention to any hardware that introduces unique harmonic characteristics to a mix. When we first analyzed the rossum electro-music trident – superbooth 2019 launch, it was clear that Dave […]
Read MoreREON – Drift box, Wizlink & Loci II – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of analog hardware and its integration into modern hybrid workflows. When evaluating the sonic character of electronic music, the unique harmonics generated by boutique hardware synthesizers often make the difference between a flat mix and a dimensional, warm master. In this […]
Read MoreSteinberg Retrologue – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we constantly monitor the evolution of analog and digital synthesis to understand how hardware and software interactions shape modern music production. One of the most fascinating developments in recent years was the surprise unveiling of the steinberg retrologue – superbooth 2019 hardware prototype. For years, producers have […]
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Neumann unveil their first-ever headphones | SM Mastering
Visual context for Neumann unveil their first-ever headphones. The professional monitoring landscape has experienced a monumental shift. In an unexpected yet highly anticipated move, neumann unveil their first-ever headphones, the NDH 20. Known worldwide for engineering industry-standard condenser microphones and pristine studio monitors, the German manufacturer has finally closed the […]
Read MoreDangerous D-Box+ – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The pro audio industry witnessed a significant evolution in hybrid studio workflow with the unveiling of the dangerous d-box+ – namm 2019 controller. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we understand that precision monitoring and summing are the absolute bedrock of any professional release. The original D-Box set the gold […]
Read MoreRadial KL8 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
When managing complex multi-keyboard rigs on stage or in the studio, signal routing, noise control, and digital conversion present major hurdles. The announcement of the radial kl8 – namm 2019 solved these critical pain points for keyboardists globally by offering a highly durable, 1U rackmount solution. Offering comprehensive “total keyboard […]
Read MoreCathedral Pipes – Westminster Abbey Preamp – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for hardware that brings unmistakable analog warmth and harmonic character to digital workflows. During our coverage of the cathedral pipes – westminster abbey preamp – namm 2019 debut, we were instantly drawn to its promise of a hand-built desktop tube architecture […]
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