Visual context for NAMM 2021: Spitfire Contemporary Drama Toolkit. The modern media landscape demands a level of sonic storytelling that is both deeply emotional and highly efficient. Originally announced during the virtual buzz of namm 2021: spitfire contemporary drama toolkit has emerged as a landmark release for media composers looking […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Electro-Voice Evolve 50M. At SM Mastering, we constantly keep our finger on the pulse of professional audio innovation, which is why the announcements during namm 2021: electro-voice evolve 50m caught our immediate attention. While our primary focus is pristine studio mastering, understanding how sound translates […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition. The virtual orchestration landscape received a monumental upgrade during the virtual winter NAMM season. As mastering engineers, we constantly monitor how raw sound sources evolve, because high-quality virtual instruments translate directly to cleaner, more dynamic masters. The announcement of namm […]
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Visual context for In-line preamps from Tierra. When seeking to extract the absolute best performance from vintage ribbon and dynamic microphones, the gain stage is often the most critical bottleneck. For years, the audio industry relied on transparent, ultra-clean utilities to lift these quiet signals without adding noise. However, the […]
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Visual context for Two new dynamic mics from Tascam. The market for affordable, high-quality recording gear has just expanded with the introduction of two new dynamic mics from tascam: the broadcast-ready TM-70 and the handheld TM-82. As audio engineers, we are constantly evaluating how new hardware impacts the recording chain, […]
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Visual context for Winter NAMM 2021. Normally at this time of year, thousands of representatives from music tech brands around the world would have made their annual pilgrimage to the Anaheim Convention Center in Los Angeles. They gather to attend the biggest expo of its kind, the place to be […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Korg's synth trio. The synthesizer landscape experienced a massive seismic shift during the virtual industry events of recent years. In particular, the announcements surrounding namm 2021: korg’s synth trio captured the imagination of electronic music producers, sound designers, and audio engineers worldwide. By revisiting classic […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Black Lion Audio release their first ever interface. The professional recording landscape experienced a massive paradigm shift during the virtual events of namm 2021: black lion audio release their first ever interface, the Revolution 2×2. For over a decade, boutique gear modders and audio engineers […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Amp routers and re-amper from Radial. The annual NAMM show always brings a wave of exciting hardware announcements, and the virtual iteration of the event was no exception. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor these developments to understand how new studio tools can optimize signal […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Two new APB processors from McDSP. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing hardware innovations that redefine modern hybrid workflows. The announcement of namm 2021: two new apb processors from mcdsp represented a watershed moment for producers and mastering engineers alike. By integrating software-controlled automation […]
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