Visual context for Eventide Rotary Mod now available. At SM Mastering, we constantly analyze tools that bring classic analog warmth and movement to digital mixes. The legendary Leslie rotating speaker cabinet, originally built to breathe life into Hammond organs, has historically graced iconic tracks by artists like Pink Floyd, The […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for innovative tools that redefine how we approach dynamic control. During our coverage of the New York convention, the presentation of aes 2017: sound radix powair (video) caught the attention of mastering engineers worldwide due to its dual-stage leveling engine and […]
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Visual context for FabFilter Saturn 2 released. As professional mastering engineers, we are always on the lookout for tools that redefine our sonic landscape. That is why we are incredibly excited to analyze what happened when the fabfilter saturn 2 released update hit the market. While their industry-standard Pro-Q 3 […]
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Visual context for Sonnox summer sale. As mixing and mastering engineers, our sonic signature relies heavily on the precision of our processing tools. When industry-standard software developers drop their prices, the entire audio community takes notice. This season, the highly anticipated sonnox summer sale has officially arrived, offering a massive […]
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Visual context for Beatskillz SampleX models classic samplers. The nostalgic warmth, punch, and grit of vintage digital hardware have become highly sought-after characteristics in modern music production. As second-hand prices for legendary units like the Akai S950 and E-mu SP-1200 skyrocket, producers are increasingly turning to software emulations to capture […]
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Visual context for TapeWrm Audio: classic effects with a dash of distortion. In modern audio mastering and mixing, achieving a unique sonic footprint requires tools that break away from conventional modeling. The emergence of new developers pushing the envelope has led us to evaluate the unique line of processors from […]
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Visual context for SSL Native Essentials Bundle launched. The professional recording industry has received a major shakeup with recent announcements from Oxford’s legendary console manufacturers. In our latest coverage of industry news, the ssl native essentials bundle launched onto the market, promising the iconic sound and workflow of an analogue […]
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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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