Visual context for Vox Continental makes a comeback. The music production landscape is constantly evolving, yet there is a perpetual longing for the grit and character of vintage hardware. As the classic vintage organ undergoes a modern revival, we are thrilled to discuss how the vox continental makes a comeback […]
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Visual context for Korg launch Kross 2 synth, new digital piano and arranger keyboards. At SM Mastering, we constantly monitor the latest gear releases to understand how they will impact modern music production and the mastering stage. Recently, the music tech world stood still as we saw the official korg […]
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Visual context for Roland announce DJ-505 and DJ-202. It was an exciting day for performance-driven producers and club DJs when roland announce dj-505 and dj-202, expanding their advanced DJ controller lineup. These two hardware additions borrow the cutting-edge DNA of the flagship DJ-808, streamlining hybrid workflow solutions for live remixing, […]
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Visual context for Sound Forge Audio Studio 12 announced. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly monitor the evolution of digital audio workstations and editing suites. When MAGIX acquired the Sony Creative Software portfolio, the industry anticipated significant upgrades to legacy software. The wait is officially over, as the […]
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Visual context for Talvin Singh joins line-up for Pro7ect songwriting retreat. At SM Mastering, we are thrilled to dissect the technical implications of the recent industry announcement: talvin singh joins line-up for pro7ect songwriting retreat. As mastering engineers, we constantly observe how the initial stages of tracking and collaborative production […]
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Visual context for Toontrack reveal Superior Drummer 3. When the news broke that Toontrack reveal Superior Drummer 3, the music production world instantly took notice. As the highly anticipated successor to the industry-standard Superior Drummer 2, this massive software suite is not just a simple iteration. It represents a ground-up […]
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Visual context for Spitfire Symphonic Strings Evolutions released. Recently, the professional scoring community received a massive upgrade when spitfire symphonic strings evolutions released as a dedicated textural tool. Designed specifically for composers who need to write meaningful music that sits effortlessly under dialogue without distracting the audience, this instrument utilizes […]
Read MoreIn the realm of modern film scoring and electronic music production, few figures command as much respect for their technical prowess as Tom Holkenborg. In his latest masterclass session, we observe a brilliant demonstration of hardware integration as junkie xl works his modular synth wall to craft complex, evolving sonic […]
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Visual context for iZotope hold Flash Sale on Neutron Elements. As professional engineers, we are always on the lookout for tools that streamline our mixing workflow without compromising audio quality. This weekend, the industry has buzzed with excitement as **izotope hold flash sale on neutron elements**, offering a staggering 78% […]
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Visual context for Acoustica Loops Series presents RnB Loops and Samples. Modern R&B production requires a delicate balance of pristine sonic fidelity, soul-stirring melodies, and impeccable rhythmic foundations. As mastering engineers, we often witness how the raw quality of initial assets dictates the final polish of a track. This is why […]
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