Visual context for Girls Make Beats partner with SAE for summer tour. The music production industry is experiencing a profound shift toward diversity, and the news that SM Mastering Audio Articles continues to track closely is how grassroots organizations are teaming up with academic institutions to bridge the gender gap. […]
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Visual context for Save up to 80% on iZotope plug-ins with Summer bundles. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for tools that elevate the sonic character of a mix without breaking the bank. Today, we are diving deep into an exceptional seasonal promotion that […]
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Visual context for Legendary Mini-Oramics machine to make a rare public appearance. The history of electronic music is paved with visionary inventors who reshaped how we conceptualize sound creation. Among these pioneers, Daphne Oram stands as a towering figure. As the co-founder and first director of the legendary BBC Radiophonic […]
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Visual context for Arturia AudioFuse interface now shipping. The professional studio landscape has just received a major upgrade with the official announcement that the arturia audiofuse interface now shipping phase has commenced. After over two years of intensive research, development, and rigorous hardware testing, Arturia’s highly anticipated debut into the […]
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Visual context for Music Expo Boston is a runaway success. The music technology landscape in New England experienced a monumental shift this past weekend. Hosting its very first East Coast installation, the prestigious Music Expo event landed directly in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The prestigious gathering was held at the cutting-edge headquarters […]
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Visual context for Gothic Instruments release Dronar Dark Synthesis. The cinematic sound design landscape has shifted dramatically now that gothic instruments release dronar dark synthesis as the fourth module in their acclaimed Kontakt-based synthesis series. At SM Mastering, we frequently analyze how virtual instruments handle low-frequency energy, spectral distribution, and harmonic complexity. This new release […]
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Visual context for Groovebox: a new studio app from Launchpad makers. In the rapidly evolving landscape of mobile music production, iOS devices have transitioned from simple novelty platforms into bona fide sketchpads for professional producers. Built upon the colossal success of the Launchpad iOS app—which has garnered over seven million […]
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Visual context for Novation Circuit update makes sequences more expressive. The highly anticipated novation circuit update makes sequences more expressive by addressing core requests from the global production community. At SM Mastering, we analyze how firmware revisions alter the sonic and performative capabilities of studio hardware. The version 1.5 update for […]
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Visual context for Waves F6 is a surgical dynamic EQ for only $29. In modern audio production, having absolute control over your frequency spectrum is the difference between a muddy, cluttered mix and a pristine master. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate tools that offer professional-grade precision without breaking the studio […]
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Visual context for Synthogy release Ivory II Studio Grands. For demanding keyboardists and studio engineers, virtual piano libraries are a fundamental cornerstone of the digital workstation. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor how virtual instruments handle dynamic range, phase relationships, and harmonic complexity. With the exciting news that the synthogy […]
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