Visual context for Tone Projects launch mastering compressor. When the innovative Danish software developers at Tone Projects launch mastering compressor technology, the entire audio engineering community stands up and takes notice. Known for their highly sophisticated DSP and pristine audio quality, their latest flagship compressor, Unisum, has quickly become a […]
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Visual context for Reason Rack comes to Pro Tools. The digital audio workstation landscape has shifted significantly over the last decade. As mixing and mastering experts at SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking software integrations that optimize hybrid workflows. In this technical deep dive, we are thrilled to discuss how […]
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Visual context for Waves MultiMod released. The digital audio workspace has just received a massive injection of creative saturation power. With the news that waves multimod released to the market, producers and mastering engineers alike are scrambling to integrate this powerful multiband distortion suite into their signal chains. Combining flexible […]
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Visual context for EDG-20 retro drum module for NI Kontakt. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly hunting for sound sources that deliver both transient impact and harmonic character. In electronic music production, achieving that elusive vintage grit without sacrificing low-end stability is a common hurdle. The edg-20 […]
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