Visual context for Spitfire release Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions. The collaboration between Spitfire Audio and BAFTA-winning Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds has consistently yielded some of the most haunting, evocative virtual instruments on the market. From the intimate string quartet textures of their first joint release to the felted grand piano […]
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The B-Side Project Remix Awards head to Strongroom Studios | SM Mastering
Visual context for The B-Side Project Remix Awards head to Strongroom Studios. As professional audio mastering engineers, we are always on the lookout for platforms that celebrate creative and technical excellence in the electronic music community. This winter, the industry’s focus shifts to London as the b-side project remix awards […]
Read MoreInterphase Audio launch Ark Console | SM Mastering
Visual context for Interphase Audio launch Ark Console. The global audio community is buzzing with exciting news as we witness the official interphase audio launch ark console event, bringing a highly anticipated modular analog desk to the modern studio landscape. Born out of a collaboration between Bruno Wynants of Interphase […]
Read MoreADAM Audio intro affordable T Series monitors | SM Mastering
Visual context for ADAM Audio intro affordable T Series monitors. As bedroom studios and home-based production suites continue to rise in popularity, the demand for highly accurate monitoring at an accessible price point has never been greater. In our ongoing gear reviews at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we always emphasize […]
Read MoreAudient announce iD44 audio interface | SM Mastering
Visual context for Audient announce iD44 audio interface. The landscape of desktop recording has undergone a massive shift, as Audient continues to translate their decades of analog console expertise into high-performance desktop hardware. Here at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we closely monitor how these hardware developments impact both tracking and […]
Read MoreSonnox launch low-cost vocal doubling plug-ins | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonnox launch low-cost vocal doubling plug-ins. With the industry shifting towards faster turnarounds, the announcement that sonnox launch low-cost vocal doubling plug-ins has generated immense excitement among bedroom producers and seasoned studio veterans alike. Sonnox, historically revered for their pristine, high-end Oxford series, has introduced the brand-new […]
Read MoreMusic Expo SF recap | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo SF recap. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, staying at the forefront of audio innovation is essential. The return of Music Expo to the San Francisco Bay Area provided a fantastic hub of collaboration, technical workshops, and cutting-edge gear demonstrations. Having gathered with over 800 […]
Read MoreIsolate sound from individual strings with Submarine Pro | SM Mastering
Visual context for Isolate sound from individual strings with Submarine Pro. As mastering and mixing engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for innovative hardware that pushes the boundaries of spatial audio and signal routing. One of the most exciting developments in modern guitar technology is a […]
Read MoreMelodics want to help producers play keys better | SM Mastering
Visual context for Melodics want to help producers play keys better . In the fast-paced world of electronic music production, the gap between having a great musical idea and translating it into your DAW can often feel insurmountable. While many bedroom producers rely heavily on drawing MIDI notes with a mouse […]
Read MoreSOS Awards: last chance to vote! | SM Mastering
Visual context for SOS Awards: last chance to vote!. As the premier destination for high-end analog and digital mastering, we at SM Mastering keep a vigilant eye on the tools, technologies, and hardware that shape our industry. Once a year, the global music production community comes together to honor the […]
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