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Visual context for Universal Audio launch Lexicon 480L reverb/fx plug-in. The iconic Lexicon 480L is widely recognized as one of the most legendary pieces of studio hardware ever designed. Since its introduction in the mid-1980s, its famous LARC (Lexicon Alphanumeric Remote Control) has occupied the center console of world-class recording […]
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Visual context for Sonnox 50% off sale runs through November. For professional mixing and mastering engineers looking to upgrade their digital signal processing chain, the news that the sonnox 50% off sale runs through november represents a massive opportunity to acquire world-class tools. Sonnox plugins, inherited from the legendary Sony […]
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Visual context for Acustica Audio release Taupe plug-in. The quest for authentic analog warmth in the digital domain has taken a massive leap forward. With the highly anticipated acustica audio release taupe plug-in, audio engineers and music producers now have access to an unprecedented level of tape machine realism. Built […]
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Visual context for Softube launch Harmonics dynamic distortion plug-in. In the modern digital audio workspace, saturation and distortion have evolved from being unwanted technical flaws into essential creative tools. Whenever a major developer releases a new saturation tool, the industry takes note. The recent softube launch harmonics dynamic distortion plug-in […]
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Visual context for iZotope Nectar 3 to ship with Melodyne 4 essential. Vocal processing is often the most time-consuming and critical stage of any mix. Here at SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for tools that streamline this process while delivering world-class sonic fidelity. Recently, the music production community […]
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