Visual context for Roland launch SPD::One compact percussion pads. The recent announcement that SM Mastering Audio Articles has been tracking closely reveals that **Roland launch SPD::One compact percussion pads**, a new family of highly accessible, single-pad electronic instruments. Designed to bridge the gap between acoustic performance and digital convenience, these […]
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Elektron Digitakt now available | SM Mastering
Visual context for Elektron Digitakt now available. The global electronic music production community is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated Elektron Digitakt now available announcement officially drops. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly analyze how new hardware gear integrates into modern production and hybrid mastering workflows. The Digitakt […]
Read MoreMusic Expo Boston programme revealed | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo Boston programme revealed. The professional audio production landscape is constantly evolving, and keeping up with the latest tools, techniques, and networking opportunities is vital for any modern producer or engineer. Recently, the highly anticipated SM Mastering Audio Articles team has been closely tracking regional industry […]
Read MoreReason 9.5 update brings VST plug-in support | SM Mastering
Visual context for Reason 9.5 update brings VST plug-in support. For many hybrid studio engineers, the announcement that the reason 9.5 update brings vst plug-in support has been the most exciting development in the music production industry this year. Since its debut in 2001, Propellerhead Reason has been celebrated as […]
Read MoreSubotnick: Portrait of an Electronic Music Pioneer | SM Mastering
Visual context for Subotnick: Portrait of an Electronic Music Pioneer. As audio mastering engineers, we are constantly analyzing the evolution of electronic soundscapes and the sonic pioneers who laid the groundwork for today’s music production techniques. With the announcement of Waveshaper Media’s new documentary project, **Subotnick: Portrait of an Electronic […]
Read MoreIK announce Syntronik virtual synth instrument | SM Mastering
Visual context for IK announce Syntronik virtual synth instrument. The virtual synthesis landscape is constantly evolving, but when ik announce syntronik virtual synth instrument, the hardware-emulation world took a massive leap forward. At SM Mastering, we understand that achieving a polished, radio-ready master begins at the source. Utilizing high-quality virtual […]
Read MoreMushroom speakers designed by student | SM Mastering
Visual context for Mushroom speakers designed by student. At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking innovations that challenge traditional audio engineering standards. When we first heard about the mushroom speakers designed by student Bertie Ford at Nottingham Trent University, our engineering team was immediately intrigued. The transition toward eco-friendly studio […]
Read MoreJBL Pro announce UK singer songwriter competition | SM Mastering
Visual context for JBL Pro announce UK singer songwriter competition. The UK music landscape is teeming with raw, undiscovered talent waiting for the right moment to shine. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we understand that bridging the gap between a bedroom demo and a world-class release is one […]
Read MoreThe Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music returns | SM Mastering
Visual context for The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music returns. As professional audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we pay close attention when the boundaries of sound design and electronic music production are pushed. Today, we are thrilled to announce that **the seventh wave festival of electronic music returns** […]
Read MoreSuperbooth: Behringer Model D is real | SM Mastering
Visual context for Superbooth: Behringer Model D is real. The global synthesizer community has been buzzing with anticipation and skepticism over the past several months, but the wait is officially over. Following intense industry rumors surrounding a potential clones-and-recreations initiative, we can confidently confirm that the highly anticipated analog desktop […]
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