Visual context for Leapwing release Al Schmitt plug-in. The audio engineering community has long sought to capture the elusive, organic warmth of legendary multi-Grammy-winning engineer Al Schmitt. Known for his minimalist approach, impeccable microphone placements, and reliance on natural acoustics rather than heavy processing, Al Schmitt’s signature sound defined decades […]
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Visual context for Fractals for Padshop 2. In modern electronic music production and cinematic sound design, texture is everything. Here at SM Mastering, we often look for tools that can inject organic grit and unpredictability into a sterile digital mix. Steinberg’s latest expansion, fractals for padshop 2, delivers exactly this […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Daking add transformer option to twin preamp. The landscape of high-end studio outboard gear is constantly evolving, and the audio engineering community is buzzing, especially following the announcement of the namm 2021: daking add transformer option to twin preamp, which officially brings Jensen transformers to […]
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Visual context for Free Ampeg sim from Plugin Alliance. For audio engineers and music producers striving to achieve a powerful, radio-ready low end, the quality of your bass chain is paramount. Indeed, acquiring a free ampeg sim from plugin alliance can turn a flat, lifeless DI signal into a roaring, […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Korg Wavestate SE. The synthesizer landscape experienced a significant shift during the virtual events of winter 2021, most notably with the announcement of the namm 2021: korg wavestate se. As mastering engineers and audio restoration experts at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we constantly analyze how […]
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Visual context for New Sound On Sound App launched: Smartphone and Tablet compatible. As professional mastering engineers, keeping up with the latest industry news, technical reviews, and studio tutorials is critical to our daily workflow. That is why we are incredibly excited to discuss the official release details now that […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: PreSonus release Analog Effects Collection. The audio production landscape experienced an exciting shift during the virtual events of NAMM 2021: PreSonus release Analog Effects Collection as a standalone plug-in suite. Traditionally, these highly regarded, vintage-inspired processors were locked inside PreSonus’s native DAW, Studio One. Now, […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Synchro Arts VocAlign Ultra. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing technology that optimizes the vocal production pipeline. The industry-wide announcement of namm 2021: synchro arts vocalign ultra marked a massive leap forward in vocal alignment technology. By introducing advanced pitch-matching […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: MIDI keyboards from Alesis. The landscape of music production is constantly shifting, demanding more compact, versatile, and highly integrated hardware solutions. During the virtual industry gatherings of recent years, manufacturers stepped up to meet these demands with highly efficient tools. This shift was perfectly highlighted […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Zoom G6. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing how new hardware units bridge the gap between live performance and studio-grade audio production. During the virtual winter show, the industry-wide announcement of the namm 2021: zoom g6 caught the attention of guitarists and audio engineers […]
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