At SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for hardware that elevates the sonic character of our clients’ masters. During our coverage of the Nashville event, the buzz surrounding the summer namm 18: sontronics mercury ve caught our immediate attention. Designed by the visionary Trevor Coley of Sontronics, this […]
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Summer NAMM 2018: Eventide Powermax | SM Mastering
When it comes to maintaining an ultra-quiet, high-fidelity signal path in both live and studio environments, clean power is non-negotiable. At the landmark industry event, the **summer namm 2018: eventide powermax** was officially introduced, changing the way musicians and audio engineers structure their pedalboard power distribution. By collaborating with the […]
Read MoreSummer NAMM 2018: Smashmouse | SM Mastering
The quest for seamless ergonomics in the modern recording studio is an ongoing journey. For self-recording artists, the physical act of tracking instruments while managing a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) often leads to disjointed creative workflows and technical frustration. During our coverage of the historic Nashville event, one particular innovation […]
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Waldorf will build the Valkyrie synth and call it Kyra | SM Mastering
Visual context for Waldorf will build the Valkyrie synth and call it Kyra. The synthesizer landscape is experiencing a massive paradigm shift, and the news that waldorf will build the valkyrie synth and call it kyra has ignited intense excitement across the hardware industry. Originally debuted at Musikmesse as the […]
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Output launch Arcade, a playable loop synth | SM Mastering
Visual context for Output launch Arcade, a playable loop synth. The modern digital audio workstation is constantly evolving, requiring production tools that can bridge the gap between static sample curation and active sonic manipulation. With the innovative output launch arcade, a playable loop synth, the boundaries between static sampling and […]
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Registrations for Ableton Loop 2018 now open | SM Mastering
Visual context for Registrations for Ableton Loop 2018 now open. The global electronic music community is buzzing with anticipation as Ableton has officially launched its ticketing portal for its legendary annual summit. We are thrilled to share that registrations for ableton loop 2018 now open, offering music producers, sound designers, […]
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Arturia launch ‘Creation Edition’ DrumBrute and MicroBrute | SM Mastering
Visual context for Arturia launch 'Creation Edition’ DrumBrute and MicroBrute. As analogue synthesis and tactile hardware integration continue to dominate modern electronic music production, the recent arturia launch ‘creation edition’ drumbrute and microbrute has captured the attention of both bedroom producers and professional mastering engineers. From our perspective at SM […]
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Sound Devices expand MixPre M-Series with 3M and 6M models | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sound Devices expand MixPre M-Series with 3M and 6M models. Inspiration strikes when you least expect it. You run to your computer, boot it up, load your DAW, click through various screens, and create a new session just to record your million-dollar idea. The only problem is […]
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D&B producer Etherwood to join B-Side Project | SM Mastering
Visual context for D&B producer Etherwood to join B-Side Project. The global electronic music community is buzzing with the latest development from the UK remix competition landscape. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we closely monitor industry events that shape the future of electronic music production. This is why we […]
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Zynaptiq Intensity makes sounds “sound more like themselves” | SM Mastering
Visual context for Zynaptiq Intensity makes sounds “sound more like themselves”. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly seeking tools that push the boundaries of digital signal processing. Zynaptiq has earned a legendary reputation for creating seemingly impossible DSP solutions, and their innovative plugin, Intensity, is no exception. […]
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