Visual context for Imogen Heap to receive MPG Inspiration Award . The music production landscape is constantly shifting, driven by pioneers who redefine how we create, capture, and manipulate sound. At SM Mastering, we closely follow these evolutionary leaps, which is why we are thrilled to discuss the groundbreaking news regarding […]
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Visual context for Universal Audio introduce Helios Type 69 Preamp/EQ. The modern digital studio environment is constantly seeking the analog warmth and harmonic richness that defined the golden age of recording. To bridge this gap, esteemed hardware and software developers like Universal Audio continually innovate to bring vintage circuits to life. […]
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Visual context for Steve Albini warms La Fabrique Studios with all-analogue seminar. In the modern landscape of digital audio workstations and endless software emulation, there remains a purist enclave that champions the tactile, unpredictable, and deeply musical nature of physical tape. The industry buzzed recently when the legendary engineer steve […]
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Visual context for Hans Zimmer Strings revealed by Spitfire Audio. The cinematic music production community is buzzing as hans zimmer strings revealed by spitfire audio sets a new benchmark for symphonic sampling. Having enjoyed a number of highly fruitful collaborations in the past, Spitfire Audio and Hans Zimmer have unveiled […]
Read MoreFor years, Spitfire Audio has been a household name in high-end orchestral sampling. Traditionally, accessing their top-tier cinematic textures required a massive budget and a full license of Native Instruments’ Kontakt sampler. However, the paradigm of modern music production has shifted dramatically. It is an exciting time for modern producers, […]
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Visual context for MPG Awards winners announced. The music production landscape is celebrating a historic milestone today as the prestigious mpg awards winners announced news showcases an inspiring shift in the industry. Highlighting exceptional talent and technical prowess, this year’s Music Producers Guild (MPG) Awards put a spotlight on female-led […]
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Visual context for Toontrack UK Pop EZX celebrates over 50 years of UK pop music. With the release of their latest expansion library, the team at Toontrack has delivered an absolute masterpiece for contemporary and vintage producers alike. The new toontrack uk pop ezx celebrates over 50 years of uk pop […]
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Visual context for Roland announce flagship TR-8S. The electronic music production landscape has shifted once again, particularly when **Roland announce flagship TR-8S** as their ultimate Rhythm Performer. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate how hardware rhythm machines print their transients and sit in a final stereo master. […]
Read MoreAs professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing signal chains. Every component, from the microphone preamplifier to the final analog processing stage, affects the transient response and phase coherence of a master. In 2018, the audio industry witnessed several significant hardware releases. One of the most talked-about […]
Read MoreThe keyboard community received a major upgrade when the industry witnessed the official announcement at namm 2018: clavia launch nord electro 6. As audio professionals and mastering engineers, we at SM Mastering always keep a close eye on how performance hardware translates to final studio recordings. The Nord Electro series […]
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