Visual context for Universal Audio guitar pedals unveiled. With the exciting news of the universal audio guitar pedals unveiled, the boundaries between studio-grade processing and live floorboards have officially dissolved. For decades, engineers, guitarists, and producers have relied on the legendary emulation technology of Universal Audio (UA) within the safety […]
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Visual context for SynthVR released. The music production landscape is undergoing a massive paradigm shift as virtual reality technology converges with modular synthesis. Following a highly successful early-access phase, the music production community is buzzing with the news that synthvr released its highly anticipated version 1.0. This innovative software bridges […]
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Visual context for Wowa Cwejman 1949-2021. The world of electronic music and high-end analog synthesis lost one of its brightest stars with the passing of the legendary Swedish-Polish synthesizer designer. From our perspective at SM Mastering, we understand that mastering-grade audio begins at the source, and few sources compare to […]
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Visual context for Cherry Audio recreate the Polymoog. The release of a vintage synthesizer emulation is always a major event in the music production community. However, when developers like Cherry Audio recreate the Polymoog, the electronic music community sits up and takes notice because of the sheer complexity of the […]
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Visual context for SSL DAW controller unveiled. With the highly anticipated ssl daw controller unveiled, the professional audio industry is experiencing a massive paradigm shift in hybrid studio workflows. Solid State Logic, legendary for creating some of the world’s most revered analog mixing consoles, has officially entered the compact, standalone […]
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Visual context for FAST series plug-ins from Focusrite. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing new digital signal processing tools that enter the market to see how they can streamline modern hybrid workflows. One of the most fascinating recent releases in assistive audio technology is the […]
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Visual context for Spitfire Originals Cimbalom. When searching for unique acoustic textures that can pierce through a dense mix without cluttering the mid-range, the unique character of the spitfire originals cimbalom provides an exquisite solution. Originating as a traditional hammered dulcimer common in Central-Eastern European music, the cimbalom has found […]
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Visual context for Audix A131 & A133 now available. As mastering and mixing engineers, we are always on the hunt for recording tools that deliver pristine, uncolored transients and a balanced frequency response. We are thrilled to announce that the audix a131 & a133 now available microphones are ready for […]
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Visual context for Novation launch Circuit Tracks. As professional audio engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly evaluating portable hardware that bridges the gap between live performance and studio-grade production. The novation launch circuit tracks stands out as a highly versatile, compact groovebox designed for modern electronic music producers. Combining […]
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Visual context for Bright Sparks released for free. The history of electronic music is deeply intertwined with the pioneering minds who engineered the first commercial synthesizers. For years, educators and synthesis enthusiasts have sought out high-quality historical documentation to understand the tools we use daily in the mastering studio. With […]
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