Visual context for Elektron launch Analog Heat MKII. With the recent elektron launch analog heat mkii, the Swedish electronic instrument manufacturer has once again raised the bar for analog signal processing in the modern studio. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly hunting for tools that add […]
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Visual context for PreSonus update FaderPort and intro Studio 2|4. As digital audio workstations continue to evolve, hardware integration has become paramount for modern hybrid studios, which is why the recent announcement of the presonus update faderport and intro studio 2|4 has generated significant excitement among mixing and mastering engineers. […]
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Visual context for Tom Elmhirst mixes Adele in MWTM's latest video . The landscape of professional audio education has just received a monumental addition. With the release of an extraordinary new masterclass, we witness how tom elmhirst mixes adele in mwtm’s latest video to deconstruct one of the most iconic pop-soul […]
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Visual context for Dove Audio launch WTF Oscillator Kickstarter. The synthesizer landscape is continuously evolving, yet truly novel synthesis methods remain a rare commodity. The recent news surrounding the dove audio launch wtf oscillator kickstarter has captured the attention of synthesists and modular enthusiasts worldwide. Developed by Paula Maddox, the […]
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Visual context for Music Expo Nashville debuts Sept 22. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly monitor major industry shifts, regional networking events, and educational workshops that push our craft forward. A massive milestone for the southeastern audio community is upon us, as the official announcement confirms that **music […]
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Visual context for Tim Exile announces Endlesss, a ‘joy-first’ music creation platform. As the music production landscape grows increasingly saturated with complex digital audio workstations and tedious micro-editing tools, a refreshing shift toward spontaneous creativity is underway. This shift comes at a crucial moment, as tim exile announces endlesss, a […]
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Visual context for Expert Sleepers Limited Edition Disting mk4. The landscape of modular synthesis is constantly evolving, but few modules have maintained the legendary utility status of the Disting series. At SM Mastering, we often look at modular gear not just as instruments, but as precision tools capable of shaping […]
Read MoreThe landscape of mobile music production has shifted dramatically over the past few years, evolving from basic sketchpads into professional-grade digital audio workstations. For audio engineers and producers seeking the ultimate precision in mobile mixing and mastering, the release of FabFilter Pro-Q 2 for iPad brings a legendary desktop tool […]
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Visual context for Arturia announce lower-cost DrumBrute Impact. The hardware synthesizer market has experienced an analogue renaissance over the past decade, and the latest news has electronic music producers and hybrid-studio owners incredibly excited. As **Arturia announce lower-cost DrumBrute Impact**, budget-conscious studios finally have access to an aggressive, high-energy analog […]
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Visual context for Andy Wallace mix tutorial now available on demand. For decades, the name Andy Wallace has been synonymous with some of the most iconic, hard-hitting, and dynamically pristine mixes in modern music history. From Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine to Linkin Park and Avenged Sevenfold, his legendary […]
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