At the turn of the year, the pro audio community witnessed a massive shift in mixing workflows with the introduction of waves cla mixhub – namm 2019. Presented at one of the industry’s most anticipated annual trade shows, this plugin revolutionized how digital audio workstation (DAW) users approach large-scale session […]
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EastWest Voices Of Opera & Hollywood Pop Brass | SM Mastering
When analyzing high-end virtual instruments for modern hybrid productions, the combination of eastwest voices of opera & hollywood pop brass stands out as a powerful dual-force. For composers, producers, and mastering engineers alike, achieving a massive, commercial sound requires virtual instruments that deliver both pristine micro-dynamics and raw sonic energy. […]
Read MoreOverloud Audio Tools THU – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
In the evolving landscape of digital audio workstations and guitar processing, finding software that accurately captures the transient response and analog warmth of real physical hardware is a continuous pursuit for engineers. When the industry gathered in Anaheim, California, the unveil of the overloud audio tools thu – namm 2019 […]
Read MoreTelefunken Alchemy Series – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape experienced a major shift during the winter of 2019 when Telefunken Elektroakustik announced the complete overhaul of their popular R-F-T series. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we pay close attention to how signals are captured at the source; a pristine tracking stage translates directly to […]
Read MoreDeskew Technologies Gig Performer 3 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
In the evolving landscape of live music production, finding a plugin host that balances rock-solid stability with near-zero latency has historically been a significant challenge for performing artists. Traditional DAWs, while excellent for studio multitrack recording, are often bloated and prone to system crashes under the high-pressure demands of the […]
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New Casio Privias — the world’s slimmest pianos? | SM Mastering
Visual context for New Casio Privias — the world's slimmest pianos?. For years, Casio’s keyboard division has focused heavily on the consumer home market, occasionally releasing products that fly under the radar of serious studio engineers. However, the paradigm is shifting. With the release of the PX-S1000 and PX-S3000, digital […]
Read MoreElectro Voice RE420 & RE520 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we continuously monitor the evolution of capture technology to understand how live recordings translate into pristine master tracks. One of the most significant milestones in stage-ready condenser microphones occurred with the launch of the electro voice re420 & re520 – namm 2019 series. Designed to bring studio-quality […]
Read MoreKurzweil Forte OS V4.0 Update – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
As mastering engineers, we constantly monitor how synthesizer firmware updates affect signal paths, dynamic range, and frequency balance in the studio. When Kurzweil announced their landmark system update at Anaheim, California, it sent shockwaves through both the live performance and studio production communities. At SM Mastering, we believe that understanding […]
Read MorePhoenix Audio Gyrator – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are always on the hunt for analog hardware that brings distinct color, precision, and musicality to the hybrid studio workspace. When the phoenix audio gyrator – namm 2019 launch occurred, it immediately captured the attention of our mastering engineers. Utilizing a unique solid-state design that emulates […]
Read MoreDiGiCo 4REA4 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
When we look back at historical milestones in live sound architecture, the official launch of the digico 4rea4 – namm 2019 platform stands as a paradigm shift for system integrators. Designed to deliver uncompromising audio fidelity in challenging multi-space venue designs, this system introduced a scalable processing core coupled with […]
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