When ADAM Audio announced the completely redesigned A-Series at the summer convention, engineers and producers took immediate notice. At SM Mastering, we always look closely at how new monitoring hardware translates to the professional mixing and mastering environment. The industry buzz surrounding **namm 2022 – adam a series refresh** was […]
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Sonnox announce Summer sale | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonnox announce Summer sale. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate industry-standard tools that elevate professional mixing and mastering workflows. When premium developers offer significant discounts, it presents an ideal opportunity for engineers to upgrade their sonic toolkits. Recently, industry buzz grew when **sonnox announce summer sale** campaigns […]
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New M2 MacBooks announced | SM Mastering
Visual context for New M2 MacBooks announced. The recent industry updates have generated significant buzz across the professional audio engineering community, especially now that the SM Mastering Audio Articles team has had time to analyze the hardware architecture. Apple’s latest silicon release promises to redefine portable computing for mix and […]
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Dave Smith (1950 – 2022) | SM Mastering
Visual context for Dave Smith (1950 – 2022). In the world of music production and sound engineering, few figures have left as indelible a mark on electronic music as Dave Smith (1950 – 2022). As an audio expert working closely with hardware and software integration at SM Mastering Audio Articles, […]
Read MoreNAMM 2022 – Audeze MM-500 Headphones | SM Mastering
We stopped by at the Audeze stand at NAMM 2022, where we spoke to legendary mix engineer Manny Marroquin about their new signature product, the MM-500 headphones. As professional mixing and mastering engineers at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we are always eager to evaluate tools that promise to translate complex […]
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Aston Spirit Collector’s Edition | SM Mastering
Visual context for Aston Spirit Collector’s Edition. Here at SM Mastering, we evaluate high-end studio gear daily to help engineers achieve pristine mixes. When a manufacturer known for rigorous innovation drops a limited-run piece, it instantly grabs our attention. The **aston spirit collector’s edition** represents a unique milestone in modern […]
Read MoreSuperbooth 2022 – DinSync RE 808 & RE 101 | SM Mastering
When it comes to analog cloning and vintage circuit recreation, few names command as much respect in the electronic music community as DinSync. During the exhibition floors of Berlin, the buzz was palpable, and anyone tracking the hardware scene closely noted that **superbooth 2022 – dinsync re 808 & re […]
Read MoreSuperbooth 2022 – Buchla Tiptop | SM Mastering
Welcome to the latest hardware breakdown from the engineering desk at SM Mastering Audio Articles. Every year, conventions bring paradigm-shifting gear to the forefront of electronic music production. Among the most anticipated announcements, **superbooth 2022 – buchla tiptop** stood out as a monumental collaboration, bringing legendary West Coast synthesis architecture […]
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Focusrite announce Clarett+ OctoPre | SM Mastering
Visual context for Focusrite announce Clarett+ OctoPre. When engineering professionals across the globe received the news that **focusrite announce clarett+ octopre**, the studio design community anticipated a major shift in multi-channel preamp standards. At SM Mastering, we understand that expanding your studio’s analog front end without compromising signal integrity is […]
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Lehle introduces Mono Volume S | SM Mastering
Visual context for Lehle introduces Mono Volume S. When modern pedalboard real estate is at an absolute premium, achieving pristine gain staging without sacrificing control can be a challenge. That is precisely why the audio engineering community took notice when SM Mastering Audio Articles reported that **lehle introduces mono volume […]
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