The landscape of mobile music production underwent a significant shift during the Anaheim convention, where ROLI showcased their latest hardware advancements. As mastering engineers, we continuously evaluate how portable controller setups affect the expressiveness and dynamic range of the tracks delivered to our studio. During our team’s visit to the […]
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NAMM 2018: Elektron Digitone demoed | SM Mastering
The electronic music production landscape shifted significantly when the industry gathered to witness new synthesis paradigms, and the buzz intensified when **namm 2018: elektron digitone demoed** a fresh, revolutionary take on digital synthesis. Following the massive success of their Digitakt digital sampler, Elektron returned with an eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer housed […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Chandler TG Opto & TG12345 MKIV 500 Series | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we analyze how iconic analog topologies transition to the modern hybrid studio. During our review of classic gear adaptations, the announcements of the namm 2018: chandler tg opto & tg12345 mkiv 500 series modules stood out as a watershed moment for 500-series enthusiasts. Bringing the historic EMI […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: ADAM Audio reveal T Series monitors | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking industry innovations that lower the barrier to entry for high-quality music production and reference-grade monitoring. The ground-breaking announcement of the namm 2018: adam audio reveal t series monitors lineup marked a significant milestone for project studio owners worldwide. Historically, premium German engineering from […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Arturia MiniBrute 2, 2S & RackBrute | SM Mastering
The landscape of analog hardware synthesis experienced a massive shift when Arturia announced its next-generation ecosystem. The unveiling of NAMM 2018: Arturia MiniBrute 2, 2S & RackBrute changed the landscape of semi-modular desktop synthesizers. It bridged the gap between traditional keyboard performance, advanced step-sequencing, and custom Eurorack configurations. For mixing […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Focal Shape Twin | SM Mastering
The pro audio community is always eager to witness advancements in monitoring technology, and the announcements from French transducer specialists Focal at the Winter NAMM show did not fail to impress. The official reveal of the namm 2018: focal shape twin represented a significant leap forward for nearfield monitoring in […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Audient intro iD44 interface | SM Mastering
The audio engineering community witnessed a major shift in desktop studio capability during the winter of 2018. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware developments that empower project studios to achieve professional-grade translation. The announcement of the namm 2018: audient intro id44 interface marked a significant milestone for producers demanding […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Polyverse Gatekeeper | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of dynamic processors and creative audio tools that push the boundaries of modern music production. For the uninitiated, Polyverse is a plug-in manufacturer co-founded by the legendary psytrance duo Infected Mushroom. Having already made waves in the electronic music community with […]
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Ableton Live 10 out now (Video) | SM Mastering
Visual context for Ableton Live 10 out now (Video). The music production landscape has taken a monumental leap forward with the release of one of the most anticipated DAW updates in recent history. As professional mastering engineers, we continuously seek tools that streamline the creative and technical workflows of our […]
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RIP David Van Koevering | SM Mastering
Visual context for RIP David Van Koevering. The electronic music and pro audio communities are mourning a monumental loss; as we reflect on his incredible journey and say rip david van koevering, we look back at a life dedicated to sonic innovation. David Van Koevering (1940-2018) passed away on January […]
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