Visual context for PreSonus monitors to ship with free DAW and plug-ins. The latest industry update regarding how presonus monitors to ship with free daw and plug-ins represents a significant shift in value for bedroom producers and commercial studio owners alike. PreSonus has officially announced that each purchase of their […]
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Visual context for Mixing Pop Music. Pop music demands absolute perfection. It is a genre defined by crystal-clear vocals, massive low-ends, and a sparkling top-end that translates flawlessly across everything from mono smartphone speakers to massive club PAs. When it comes to mixing pop music, audio engineers must balance technical […]
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Visual context for Vintage Electric Musical Instrument Auction. For hybrid mastering engineers and electronic music producers seeking the inimitable warmth of classic analog hardware, keeping an eye on a premium vintage electric musical instrument auction is often the most viable route to acquire highly sought-after, out-of-production studio assets. As digital […]
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Visual context for Rupert Neve 1926-2021. The pro audio world changed forever with the passing of the industry’s most revered analog designer, and honoring the legacy of rupert neve 1926-2021 is essential for understanding modern recording history. As mastering and mix engineers, we continuously interact with the sonic signatures he […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: PreSonus release Analog Effects Collection. The audio production landscape experienced an exciting shift during the virtual events of NAMM 2021: PreSonus release Analog Effects Collection as a standalone plug-in suite. Traditionally, these highly regarded, vintage-inspired processors were locked inside PreSonus’s native DAW, Studio One. Now, […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: KRK upgrade subwoofers. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly monitor developments in monitoring technology. During the recent digital events, the announcement of the namm 2021: krk upgrade subwoofers sent waves of excitement through the music production community. Building on the massive success […]
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Visual context for New EQ from Massenburg Design Works. As mastering engineers, we are constantly on the lookout for tools that provide absolute transparency and phase-coherent precision. The recent announcement of the MDWEQ6-AAX has set a new standard in digital signal processing. This highly anticipated release represents the latest and […]
Read MoreDuring our coverage of the annual Audio Engineering Society convention, we encountered some of the most practical analog utilities designed for modern hybrid studios. In our report on aes 2017: radial mix 2:1 & sat 2 (video), we dive deep into the technical specifications and real-world studio applications of these […]
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Visual context for Samplecraze release Compression Masterclass. With the launch of the samplecraze release compression masterclass, producers of all skill levels now have access to an incredibly detailed, comprehensive resource for mastering one of the most misunderstood tools in audio engineering. Dynamic range control is the cornerstone of any professional […]
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Visual context for Synthplex 2019: ‘Everything Synthesizer’. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly keep our ears to the ground for events and technologies that reshape how electronic music is produced, mixed, and finalized. The inaugural synthplex 2019: ‘everything synthesizer’ event in Burbank, California, did exactly that, bringing together […]
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