Visual context for Sononym aim to make sample substitution easy. As audio mastering engineers, we have all been there: you are in the middle of a delicate mix reconstruction or building a track from scratch, and you can practically hear the perfect transient in your head. Yet, hours are wasted […]
Read MoreThe intersection of visual art and electronic music performance has reached a milestone. With the official novation release the story of the launchpad lightshow, the global music community receives a profound look into how a simple grid controller evolved into a worldwide cultural phenomenon. At SM Mastering, we appreciate how […]
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Visual context for Adrian Wagner 1952-2018. In the history of electronic music and synthesis, few figures have bridged classical lineage with cutting-edge analog accessibility as brilliantly as the late British electronic composer and entrepreneur, adrian wagner 1952-2018. As the great-great-grandson of the legendary German composer Richard Wagner, Adrian inherited a […]
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Visual context for Motas-6 monophonic analogue synthesizer. At SM Mastering, we often encounter hardware that pushes the boundaries of modern sound design, and the latest creation from Motas Electronics is no exception. Today, we dive deep into the unique architecture of the motas-6 monophonic analogue synthesizer, a machine designed to […]
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Visual context for Arturia launch half-price ‘Past To The Future' sale. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly look for tools that bridge the gap between vintage analog warmth and digital reliability. The recent news that Arturia has decided to launch a major promotional event is a game-changer for […]
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Visual context for Audio-Technica ship new wireless systems. Navigating the increasingly crowded UHF spectrum has become one of the greatest challenges for live sound engineers and broadcast professionals. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware evolutions that impact signal integrity from the stage to the studio. In a major move […]
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Visual context for Auto-Align Post automates phase/time aligning mics. In the demanding world of professional audio post-production, maintaining phase coherence across multiple microphones is a historical bottleneck. Whether you are dealing with a boom microphone drifting relative to an actor’s lavalier or multi-mic setups on a complex film set, comb […]
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Visual context for Slate Digital release API-inspired FG-A EQ. The digital audio landscape is constantly evolving, but the allure of classic analog hardware remains as strong as ever. In recent news, hardware modeling pioneer Slate Digital has turned its attention to one of the most iconic British-designed, American-built console equalizers […]
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Visual context for Ableton confirm more names for Loop. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor the evolution of music production summits because they shape the workflows and sonic aesthetics of the future. The recent buzz in the industry has reached a fever pitch as ableton confirm more names for loop, […]
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Visual context for Unity Boulder MkIIIs are louder, deeper and more accurate. For professional mastering and mixing engineers, monitoring accuracy is the ultimate bottleneck. Here at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing hardware innovations that elevate critical listening environments. Unity Audio has consistently pushed boundaries with their geologically named monitors, […]
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