At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how aesthetic and hardware adaptations impact project studio workflows. One notable microphone update that caught the attention of content creators and home recordists alike was the glowing aesthetic refresh of a budget classic, which made waves during its initial reveal at the **mxl blaze […]
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AKG K175, K245 & K275 Headphones – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for monitoring solutions that bridge the gap between studio-grade precision and on-the-go portability. During our coverage of international trade shows, the akg k175, k245 & k275 headphones – namm 2019 launch stood out as a significant milestone for mobile producers and […]
Read MoreJBL Series 104 Monitors – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The landscape of portable audio monitoring underwent a significant shift with the introduction of the jbl series 104 monitors – namm 2019 release, bringing a highly optimized reference option to mobile creators. For years, traveling engineers, content creators, and bedroom producers had to choose between bulky studio monitors or inaccurate […]
Read MoreUniversal Audio Apollo Interface Range – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly monitor hardware advancements that redefine studio performance. The release of the universal audio apollo interface range – namm 2019 announcements marked a massive leap forward in digital-to-analog conversion and processing power. Designed to bridge the gap between project studios and elite […]
Read MoreSonarworks ADAM DSP Implementation – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The professional monitoring landscape changed forever when two industry titans joined forces to tackle the age-old problem of room acoustics. At SM Mastering, we closely follow technology integrations that directly impact the accuracy of our masters. The groundbreaking sonarworks adam dsp implementation – namm 2019 represented a massive leap forward, […]
Read MoreApplied Acoustics String Studio VS-3 – NAMM 2019 | SM Mastering
The evolution of physical modeling synthesis took a significant leap forward during the winter of 2019. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how virtual instruments translate to the final mix and master, and the introduction of the applied acoustics string studio vs-3 – namm 2019 edition remains a hallmark moment […]
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Universal Audio launch Lexicon 480L reverb/fx plug-in | SM Mastering
Visual context for Universal Audio launch Lexicon 480L reverb/fx plug-in. The iconic Lexicon 480L is widely recognized as one of the most legendary pieces of studio hardware ever designed. Since its introduction in the mid-1980s, its famous LARC (Lexicon Alphanumeric Remote Control) has occupied the center console of world-class recording […]
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Sonnox 50% off sale runs through November | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonnox 50% off sale runs through November. For professional mixing and mastering engineers looking to upgrade their digital signal processing chain, the news that the sonnox 50% off sale runs through november represents a massive opportunity to acquire world-class tools. Sonnox plugins, inherited from the legendary Sony […]
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Acustica Audio release Taupe plug-in | SM Mastering
Visual context for Acustica Audio release Taupe plug-in. The quest for authentic analog warmth in the digital domain has taken a massive leap forward. With the highly anticipated acustica audio release taupe plug-in, audio engineers and music producers now have access to an unprecedented level of tape machine realism. Built […]
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Gothic Instruments release Dronar Rolling Percussion Module | SM Mastering
Visual context for Gothic Instruments release Dronar Rolling Percussion Module. We are excited to discuss how the recent gothic instruments release dronar rolling percussion module offers sound designers a completely new sonic landscape to explore. As the eleventh installment in the highly acclaimed Dronar series, this hybrid virtual instrument is […]
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