Visual context for IK Multimedia iRig Pre 2 preamp. At SM Mastering, we are constantly evaluating portable recording solutions that bridge the gap between high-end studio quality and on-the-go convenience. In the world of mobile audio interfacing, the ik multimedia irig pre 2 preamp has stood out as an incredibly […]
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Visual context for Spitfire expand Abbey Road One range. The world of orchestral sampling has reached a massive milestone with the announcement that spitfire expand abbey road one range with two new targeted libraries. Abbey Road Studio One is arguably the most famous acoustic recording space in film history, hosting […]
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Visual context for Live 11 now available. The wait is finally over for electronic music producers, mixing engineers, and mastering houses worldwide. With the official release of Ableton’s latest flagship digital audio workstation, live 11 now available on the global market represents a monumental shift in how we approach both […]
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Visual context for SynthSpace virtual modular synth unveiled. The intersection of virtual reality and music production is undergoing a rapid evolution, moving far beyond gimmickry into the realm of highly professional studio environments. As hardware costs for physical Eurorack synthesizers continue to soar, developers are looking toward immersive spatial computing […]
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Visual context for Aston Microphones join Music Tribe. The global audio industry has witnessed several monumental acquisitions over the last decade, but few have stirred as much excitement among studio engineers as the recent announcement that aston microphones join music tribe. Known for their boutique, innovative British designs, Aston Microphones […]
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Visual context for Sontronics expand Podcast Pro mic range. In the rapidly evolving landscape of online content creation, capturing broadcast-quality spoken word is no longer a luxury—it is an absolute necessity. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate new recording gear to ensure our mastering clients capture the cleanest possible source […]
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Visual context for Steinberg to ditch the dongle. For decades, professional audio engineers and music producers have wrestled with physical copy protection. The hardware key—famously known as the eLicenser—has been an essential, if often frustrating, component of the Cubase and Nuendo workflow. However, the tides are turning in the professional […]
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Visual context for Roland revive JD-800. The landscape of modern music production is continuously shaped by the reincarnation of vintage hardware. When news broke that Roland would revive the legendary 1991 digital powerhouse, synth enthusiasts and mixing engineers alike took note. The decision to execute the roland revive jd-800 project […]
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Visual context for TouchOSC preset for Spitfire BBC SO released. The evolution of modern MIDI orchestration has always been driven by the quest for more intuitive control. Back in 2007, the Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol made its first massive splash with the legendary Jazzmutant Lemur. This hardware device changed […]
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Visual context for Marantz release USB podcasting microphone. The audio landscape is evolving rapidly as professional hi-fi manufacturers pivot toward the desktop creator economy. Here at SM Mastering, we analyze gear not just by its specification sheet, but by how it translates in real-world mixing and mastering environments. The recent […]
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