Visual context for NI & iZotope join forces. The pro-audio landscape has shifted on its axis. In an unprecedented industry shakeup, software giants Native Instruments and iZotope have officially united under a newly formed entity backed by investment firms Francisco Partners and EMH Partners. From the perspective of mastering engineers, […]
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Gainlab Audio launch with two studio racks | SM Mastering
Visual context for Gainlab Audio launch with two studio racks. As mastering engineers, we are constantly on the lookout for hardware that bridges the gap between vintage warmth and modern precision. The recent gainlab audio launch with two studio racks has generated significant buzz in our Budapest-allied production circles. Emerging […]
Read MoreAIR Studios acquire Alchemy Mastering | SM Mastering
Visual context for AIR Studios acquire Alchemy Mastering. The global audio engineering community is buzzing following the historic moment when air studios acquire alchemy mastering. As high-end mastering practitioners at SM Mastering, we closely monitor these industry-defining consolidations. This acquisition brings together AIR Studios—originally founded by Sir George Martin—and Alchemy […]
Read MoreUK electronica label launch DiN.tv channel | SM Mastering
Visual context for UK electronica label launch DiN.tv channel. The landscape of electronic music production and distribution is shifting rapidly, a reality highlighted by the recent uk electronica label launch din.tv channel. Founded by pioneering synth icon Ian Boddy, the DiN label has spent decades setting the standard for premium, […]
Read MoreRemember B-Side Project launches 2017 Global Remix Contest | SM Mastering
Visual context for B-Side Project launches 2017 Global Remix Contest. As audio mastering engineers, we constantly seek fresh talent and revolutionary initiatives that bridge the gap between technical production and pure musical creativity. In a massive development for independent producers, composers, and sound designers worldwide, the electronic music community is […]
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