In the modern electronic music landscape, performance has often been criticized for lacking physical dynamism. Audiences are tired of watching artists stare at laptops, twiddle tiny knobs, and push buttons with minimal visual feedback. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how technology bridges the gap between artistic expression and technical […]
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Superbooth 2018: Kilohearts Snapin eco-system | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we constantly monitor the evolution of digital signal processing (DSP) to identify tools that can elevate our professional hybrid workflow. During our team’s technical analysis of recent industry trade shows, the innovations presented at the Berlin-based Superbooth event stood out as particularly transformative. Specifically, plug-in developer Kilohearts […]
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Music Expo Nashville initial programme revealed | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo Nashville initial programme revealed. As senior mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we closely track global industry events that actively shape how creators, mixers, and production specialists refine their technical craft. Recently, the excitement in the audio community reached a new peak as the **music expo […]
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Newcomers Kali Audio debut Project Lone Pine monitors | SM Mastering
Visual context for Newcomers Kali Audio debut Project Lone Pine monitors. When news broke regarding the newcomers kali audio debut project lone pine monitors, the studio monitoring market felt an immediate shift. Founded by passionate industry veterans in Southern California, Kali Audio has entered the highly competitive budget monitor sector […]
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Modal announce sub-$300 SKULPT polysynth | SM Mastering
Visual context for Modal announce sub-$300 SKULPT polysynth. Recently, the synthesiser world stood still as we saw the **modal announce sub-$300 skulpt polysynth** development, a groundbreaking move by British synth makers Modal Electronics. From our perspective here at SM Mastering, when a hardware manufacturer introduces a highly affordable, portable instrument […]
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Music Expo Boston is a huge hit | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo Boston is a huge hit. The second consecutive sold-out run of the annual East Coast gathering has sent shockwaves through the regional recording community, confirming once again that music expo boston is a huge hit for the East Coast audio production community. Hosted by The […]
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Music Expo Boston programme details revealed | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo Boston programme details revealed. With the latest announcement, the music expo boston programme details revealed highlight an exceptional educational lineup for East Coast engineers, producers, and artists. Hosted at the highly respected community space, The Record Co., this year’s conference marks a vital milestone for […]
Read MoreTubbutec µTune is a microtonal CV-MIDI converter | SM Mastering
For electronic music producers, modular synthesists, and sound designers seeking to break free from the traditional constraints of 12-tone equal temperament, the tubbutec µtune is a microtonal cv-midi converter that bridges the gap between classic analog control voltages and highly precise digital pitch systems. At SM Mastering, we often work […]
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Roland announce new System-500 synth modules | SM Mastering
Visual context for Roland announce new System-500 synth modules. The modular synthesizer world is buzzing with excitement. When legacy brands like Roland announce new system-500 synth modules, the electronic music production and mastering communities pay close attention. Roland’s return to fully analog, fully modular synthesis in the widely compatible Eurorack […]
Read MoreMesse 2018: Avantone AV10MHF & AV10MLF | SM Mastering
The legendary status of the Yamaha NS-10M is undisputed in the professional recording industry. For decades, these white-coned monitors have served as the ultimate litmus test for midrange translation. However, since Yamaha discontinued production of the original drivers, maintaining these classic monitors has become an increasingly difficult chore. Fortunately, the […]
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