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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Visual context for Chandler launch Abbey Road TG Microphone. When the industry first heard about the chandler launch abbey road tg microphone, expectations were sky-high. Following the massive success of their tube-driven REDD system, Chandler Limited has deepened its collaborative bond with Abbey Road Studios to deliver a solid-state marvel. […]
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Visual context for The birth of the Moog One. In September 2014, during the bustling environment of the AES Convention in Los Angeles, an understated yet revolutionary conversation took place. Tucked away in a quiet hotel room far from the noisy exhibition floors, Trent Thompson, the Product Marketing Manager at […]
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Visual context for SynthFest UK seminars look at past and future of synthesis. The landscape of electronic music production is constantly shifting, bridging the gap between pioneering historical hardware and cutting-edge digital signal processing. As audio mastering engineers, we continuously monitor these developments to understand how sonic textures evolve. A […]
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Visual context for F. Reid Shippen to give keynote at Music Expo Nashville. The audio engineering community is buzzing with anticipation as one of the industry’s most respected mixing and production authorities prepares to take the stage. Here at SM Mastering, we closely monitor landmark educational events that shape how […]
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Visual context for Andy Wallace mix tutorial now available on demand. For decades, the name Andy Wallace has been synonymous with some of the most iconic, hard-hitting, and dynamically pristine mixes in modern music history. From Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine to Linkin Park and Avenged Sevenfold, his legendary […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we continuously monitor the evolution of analog outboard gear to ensure our hybrid mastering chain remains state-of-the-art. During our coverage of mid-year gear releases, one specific announcement caught the attention of our engineering team. The unveiling of the summer namm 18: black lion seventeen showcased a highly […]
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