Visual context for Warm Audio launch 1073-inspired preamps. The recording world has long been dominated by the legendary sound of vintage British mixing consoles, with the iconic 1073 preamp sitting firmly at the top of the mountain. For decades, capturing this classic analog warmth required a massive financial investment that […]
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Visual context for Audient celebrate 20th with £6000 gear giveaway. At SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for industry milestones that directly benefit our engineering community. To mark two decades of designing class-leading analogue console technology and high-fidelity desktop audio interfaces, Audient has announced an extraordinary celebration. This […]
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Visual context for Chandler launch new EMI/Abbey Road 500-series gear. The relationship between Chandler Limited and Abbey Road Studios has consistently delivered some of the most sought-after analog emulation hardware in the modern recording era. By meticulously recreating the legendary EMI designs used to record iconic albums by The Beatles […]
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Visual context for Rupert Neve Designs release 500-series diode bridge compressor. At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of high-end studio hardware and analog emulation. When iconic console designs are miniaturized without losing their sonic weight, the entire audio community stands up and takes notice. This is why […]
Read MoreThe modular synthesizer ecosystem is buzzing with excitement following the news that ajh synth debut 3 new modules at synthfest uk. Known for their meticulous attention to detail and pristine analog signal paths, British manufacturer AJH Synth has once again delivered a suite of tools designed to elevate the sonic […]
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Visual context for iZotope announce Spire Studio portable recorder. As mixing and mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we pay close attention to mobile hardware developments that empower artists to capture their best performances. This week, we saw izotope announce spire studio portable recorder, a move that represents the legendary software […]
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Visual context for Maschine Mk3 & Komplete Kontrol S Mk2s revealed. The modern hybrid music production landscape has taken a monumental leap forward. Here at SM Mastering, we constantly analyze how hardware integrations affect both creative workflow and the final audio master. The industry-wide buzz is fully justified now that […]
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Visual context for Josephson now shipping C725 hybrid tube mic. The pro audio world has been buzzing with anticipation, and we are thrilled to discuss a monumental release in transducer technology. After more than five years of rigorous development and intensive real-world testing with critical recording engineers across Europe and […]
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Visual context for Erica Synths Fusion Drone system available now. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing the limits of hardware sound generators and how their harmonic saturation behaves in a professional master. Analog synthesis has always held a special place in electronic music, but nothing quite prepares a mix […]
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Visual context for Sphere launch 500-series preamp. The audio industry is buzzing with the **sphere launch 500-series preamp**, a recreation that brings the legendary sound of Sphere recording consoles into the modern API 500-series format. Originally operating from the early 1970s until the early 1980s, Sphere manufactured large-format studio consoles […]
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