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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Visual context for Zynaptiq Intensity makes sounds “sound more like themselves”. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly seeking tools that push the boundaries of digital signal processing. Zynaptiq has earned a legendary reputation for creating seemingly impossible DSP solutions, and their innovative plugin, Intensity, is no exception. […]
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Visual context for DPA & Lectrosonics present Mic Masterclass. The evolution of modern sound reinforcement and recording relies heavily on the critical interface where acoustic energy meets electrical signal. When industry giants co-host educational events, audio professionals gain access to invaluable field knowledge. Specifically, the collaborative seminar where dpa & […]
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Visual context for Music Expo announces Yamaha & Steinberg Gold Sponsorships. As audio mastering professionals, we constantly keep our ears to the ground for major industry shifts, which is why we are thrilled to discuss how the **music expo announces yamaha & steinberg gold sponsorships** for its latest multi-city tour. […]
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