Visual context for Berklee Online presents 'The Future of Music'. The landscape of modern music production, publishing, and live performance is shifting at a rapid pace. As mastering engineers and audio professionals, keeping a finger on the pulse of industry-shifting events is crucial for optimizing our studio practices. Recently, a […]
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MWTM seminars open with Schmitt, Maserati and more | SM Mastering
Visual context for MWTM seminars open with Schmitt, Maserati and more. The pursuit of sonic excellence is a continuous journey of learning, refinement, and mentorship. For professional and aspiring audio engineers alike, there is no substitute for learning directly from the legends who have shaped the sound of modern music. […]
Read MorePro7ect songwriting retreat reveals headline producer | SM Mastering
Visual context for Pro7ect songwriting retreat reveals headline producer. The modern music production landscape is constantly evolving, yet the core of any hit record remains the quality of the song itself. For audio engineers, songwriters, and producers looking to elevate their craft, collaborative environments offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. […]
Read MoreYamaha London store launches New ProSound Zone | SM Mastering
Visual context for Yamaha London store launches New ProSound Zone. The retail landscape for professional music production and pro audio equipment is undergoing a massive transformation. In an exciting move for UK-based audio engineers and creators, the yamaha london store launches new prosound zone on Wardour Street, creating an immersive, hands-on […]
Read MoreM-Audio update popular Keystation series | SM Mastering
Visual context for M-Audio update popular Keystation series. As professional engineers, we understand that a MIDI controller functions as the central nervous system of any modern hybrid studio. When manufacturers like M-Audio update popular keystation series hardware, we take notice of how these changes improve tactile workflow and performance reliability. […]
Read MoreGenelec unveil new high-SPL monitors | SM Mastering
Visual context for Genelec unveil new high-SPL monitors. The landscape of modern monitoring is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of spatial, immersive, and high-headroom audio production. Here at SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware releases that redefine reference listening standards. In a major move to address these requirements, industry […]
Read MoreYamaha launch synth feedback community | SM Mastering
Visual context for Yamaha launch synth feedback community. The landscape of music technology is constantly evolving, and hardware giants are beginning to realize that the key to future innovation lies directly in the hands of their users. Here at SM Mastering, we monitor these paradigm shifts closely, as the stability, […]
Read MoreSound Semiconductor release huge Quad VCA data sheet | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sound Semiconductor release huge Quad VCA data sheet . In the world of professional audio engineering and synthesizer design, the voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA) stands as a foundational building block. Whether shaping the envelope of an analog synthesizer or driving the gain reduction element of a boutique mastering compressor, […]
Read MoreElektron launch Analog Heat MKII | SM Mastering
Visual context for Elektron launch Analog Heat MKII. With the recent elektron launch analog heat mkii, the Swedish electronic instrument manufacturer has once again raised the bar for analog signal processing in the modern studio. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly hunting for tools that add […]
Read MorePreSonus update FaderPort and intro Studio 2|4 | SM Mastering
Visual context for PreSonus update FaderPort and intro Studio 2|4. As digital audio workstations continue to evolve, hardware integration has become paramount for modern hybrid studios, which is why the recent announcement of the presonus update faderport and intro studio 2|4 has generated significant excitement among mixing and mastering engineers. […]
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