The professional audio landscape is constantly searching for original ways to manipulate sound waves, yet true innovation remains rare. At SM Mastering, we analyze gear not just for its novelty, but for its genuine sonic utility in a high-end production environment. Every few years, a device emerges that fundamentally shifts […]
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NAMM 2018: Lewitt LCT 441 Flex | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we understand that a flawless master starts with a pristine recording. Over the years, we have analyzed numerous microphone technologies designed to optimize the tracking process, but few caught our attention quite like the announcement of the namm 2018: lewitt lct 441 flex. Introduced as a highly […]
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Alesis announce keytar MIDI controller and electronic drum kits | SM Mastering
Visual context for Alesis announce keytar MIDI controller and electronic drum kits. The music production landscape is buzzing with excitement as alesis announce keytar midi controller and electronic drum kits to liberate live performers and studio musicians alike. Here at SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for innovative […]
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sE Electronics and Rupert Neve design RNT tube mic | SM Mastering
Visual context for sE Electronics and Rupert Neve design RNT tube mic. In the high-end studio recording landscape, few collaborations excite audio engineers as much as the partnership between sE Electronics and the late, legendary console designer Rupert Neve. At SM Mastering, we frequently analyze how top-tier capture devices impact […]
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Music Expo returns to Miami, March 24th | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo returns to Miami, March 24th. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking events that shape the future of music production. We are thrilled to highlight that music expo returns to miami, march 24th, bringing together an elite community of producers, sound […]
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Boss announce GT-1000 guitar effects processor | SM Mastering
Visual context for Boss announce GT-1000 guitar effects processor. With the recent industry buzz, we at SM Mastering are thrilled to analyze the groundbreaking news as boss announce gt-1000 guitar effects processor to the global music community. Positioned to compete directly with elite multi-effects units in the market, this flagship […]
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Focal debut Shape Twin and new headphones | SM Mastering
Visual context for Focal debut Shape Twin and new headphones. The landscape of modern audio engineering demands uncompromising precision, even within acoustically challenging project studios. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor advancements in transducer technology to provide our clients with the highest standards of master translation. Recently, the pro audio […]
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Native Instruments announce NKS effects integration | SM Mastering
Visual context for Native Instruments announce NKS effects integration. The music production landscape is undergoing a massive shift as native instruments announce nks effects integration. This expansion of the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) format brings the same intuitive hardware control previously reserved for virtual instruments directly to your favorite audio […]
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API announce 529 Stereo Compressor | SM Mastering
Visual context for API announce 529 Stereo Compressor . With the official api announce 529 stereo compressor launch, the pro audio community has received one of the most exciting additions to the 500-series format in years. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware innovations that bridge the gap between classic analog […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Waves Scheps Omni Channel | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate processing tools that redefine the workflow of modern audio engineers. One such milestone occurred when Waves Audio collaborated with Grammy-winning mixer Andrew Scheps (known for his stellar work with Adele, Jay-Z, and Metallica) to launch a cohesive, multi-functional mixing tool. This landmark release, announced […]
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