Visual context for Gig Performer 4.0 released. As live audio engineers and touring musicians continuously seek bulletproof stability, the announcement that Gig Performer 4.0 released marks a monumental shift in virtual instrument hosting. For years, Deskew Technologies has provided a streamlined, CPU-friendly environment for running plugins live. However, this major […]
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Visual context for SoundGym: new ear training platform launched. As mastering engineers, our most valuable assets are not our high-end analog compressors, exotic equalizers, or pristine converters; they are our ears. Developing an acute, analytical listening ability is a lifelong pursuit that requires hours of deliberate, daily practice. With the […]
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Visual context for Live 11 now available. The wait is finally over for electronic music producers, mixing engineers, and mastering houses worldwide. With the official release of Ableton’s latest flagship digital audio workstation, live 11 now available on the global market represents a monumental shift in how we approach both […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Synchro Arts VocAlign Ultra. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing technology that optimizes the vocal production pipeline. The industry-wide announcement of namm 2021: synchro arts vocalign ultra marked a massive leap forward in vocal alignment technology. By introducing advanced pitch-matching […]
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Visual context for Nuendo 11 now available. As professional mastering and post-production engineers, we continuously evaluate the digital audio workstations shaping our industry. Steinberg has officially marked the 20th anniversary of their flagship audio suite, and we are excited to report that nuendo 11 now available on the global market […]
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Visual context for Flock Audio Patch software updated. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly looking for ways to streamline our analog-digital hybrid setups. Physical patchbays have long been the bottleneck of professional environments, requiring tedious cabling, manual recalls, and a high risk of patching errors. Fortunately, […]
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Visual context for PreSonus Studio One 5 unveiled. The digital audio workstation landscape has experienced a monumental shift as presonus studio one 5 unveiled a suite of features that bridge the gap between studio production and live performance. Here at SM Mastering, we analyze how these updates impact the professional […]
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Visual context for Hit'n'Mix Infinity updated to 4.7. With the industry demanding faster and more transparent stem separation, the hit’n’mix infinity updated to 4.7 release stands out as a monumental step forward for audio professionals. This state-of-the-art spectral resynthesis software has evolved rapidly, addressing critical user feedback regarding its user […]
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Visual context for AudioSourceRE update DeMix Pro to v2. The quest to isolate individual elements from a master stereo mix has long been the holy grail of audio engineering. With the arrival of the highly anticipated audiosourcere update demix pro to v2, mastering and restoration engineers are witnessing a massive […]
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Visual context for Overbridge 2 now available for Elektron boxes. With the announcement that overbridge 2 now available for elektron boxes, hybrid studio setups have received a massive performance upgrade. Elektron users have long anticipated this update, which bridges the gap between hardware tactile control and DAW-based precision. At SM […]
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