As mastering engineers, we are constantly analyzing how different sound sources translate across diverse playback systems. During our retrospective analysis of landmark synthesizer and keyboard releases, one particular lineup stands out for democratizing high-fidelity acoustic emulation in the portable arranger market. Revealed at the Musikmesse trade show, the messe 2018: […]
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Messe 2018: Burg M1 | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape is constantly evolving, yet certain milestone events introduce gear that captures the immediate attention of engineers worldwide. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor these developments to ensure our clients receive the highest fidelity. One such standout moment occurred at the Frankfurt Musikmesse, where Burg Audio unveiled […]
Read MoreMesse 2018: Audio-Technica ATH-M60x | SM Mastering
At the Musikmesse trade show in Frankfurt, Audio-Technica unveiled an exciting addition to their critically acclaimed M-Series monitoring lineup. Officially introduced as the messe 2018: audio-technica ath-m60x professional monitor headphones, these cans target broadcast, studio tracking, and mobile production environments. Combining the powerful sonic performance of their predecessors with a […]
Read MoreMesse 2018: MXL Visual Podcasting Station | SM Mastering
Seemingly, everybody these days loves a good podcast. From narrative non-fiction to deep-dive talk shows, the format has enjoyed an incredible boom in recent years. What makes podcasting so accessible is that creators can produce high-quality episodes relatively cheaply from home. However, as the market matures, audiences increasingly demand high-definition […]
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Music Expo Miami: Recap | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo Miami: Recap. The convergence of professional audio engineers, independent artists, and industry-leading manufacturers always sparks a unique creative energy. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor these events to bring the latest technological advancements and production workflows straight to your studio. When the industry gathered at […]
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IK Multimedia release Syntronik Deluxe | SM Mastering
Visual context for IK Multimedia release Syntronik Deluxe. The virtual instrument landscape has evolved dramatically over the last decade, but few announcements have generated as much excitement among synthesist purists and mix engineers as the official ik multimedia release syntronik deluxe. At SM Mastering, we constantly analyze how virtual instruments […]
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Music Expo Boston to be co-hosted by The Record Co. | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo Boston to be co-hosted by The Record Co.. The regional audio community is buzzing with excitement following the official announcement of the music expo boston to be co-hosted by the record co. This landmark event promises to unite top-tier audio professionals, mastering engineers, and independent […]
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Toontrack release EZkeys Dream Machine | SM Mastering
Visual context for Toontrack release EZkeys Dream Machine. The virtual instrument landscape has just received a major upgrade as the official Toontrack release EZkeys Dream Machine hits the market, bringing an entirely new palette of hybrid textures to modern music producers. This innovative sound library is not just another standard […]
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KVR Audio announce Developer Challenge 2018 | SM Mastering
Visual context for KVR Audio announce Developer Challenge 2018. The global audio production community thrives on rapid technical innovation, and nothing highlights this spirit of creative adaptation quite like when we see KVR Audio announce the seventh instalment of their famous audio plug-in, application, and soundware design event. The moment […]
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Sonar now free, renamed ‘Cakewalk by BandLab’ | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonar now free, renamed ‘Cakewalk by BandLab’. The pro audio landscape experienced a major paradigm shift with the news that sonar now free, renamed ‘cakewalk by bandlab’ is officially available to the global music community. For decades, Cakewalk Sonar was celebrated as a premium, flagship digital audio […]
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