As mastering engineers, we continuously analyze how analog hardware shapes transients, adds harmonic warmth, and influences the stereo field. The Eurorack format has evolved from a sound-design novelty into a powerful studio tool for modern music production. At SM Mastering, we often receive stems tracked through various modular setups, where […]
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Remember Rebel Technology Tonic – SynthFest UK 2017 (Video) | SM Mastering
The Eurorack modular synthesizer market has witnessed incredible innovations over the past decade, with boutique brands continuously pushing the boundaries of analog and digital sound generation. Among these digital-analog hybrid trailblazers, Rebel Technology has consistently delivered highly flexible modules that merge computational power with pure, raw audio manipulation. A prime […]
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1010music update bitbox Eurorack sampler | SM Mastering
Visual context for 1010music update bitbox Eurorack sampler. The Eurorack modular landscape is evolving rapidly, and the newly announced 1010music update bitbox eurorack sampler highlights this shift. West Coast synthesis innovators 1010music have unveiled the bitbox Mk2, a substantial upgrade to their highly regarded Eurorack-format sampler. Designed to meet the […]
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New Eurorack drum module from Erica Synths | SM Mastering
Visual context for New Eurorack drum module from Erica Synths. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware developments that shape the sonic landscape of modern electronic music production. The modular synthesis world has just received an exciting update with the release of the Pico Drum 2. This highly compact, highly […]
Read MoreErica Synths – New Modules – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
The Eurorack landscape changed significantly during the spring of 2019. At SM Mastering, we constantly monitor how hardware developments influence modern music production and mastering workflows. The modular synthesis world experienced a major leap forward with the announcement of the erica synths – new modules – superbooth 2019 collection, which […]
Read MoreBastl – New Modules – Superbooth 2019 – Demo and Rundowns | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking how hardware innovations reshape modern music production and performance workflows. During our retrospective analysis of landmark synthesizer exhibitions, the presentations by Bastl Instruments at Superbooth always stand out as prime examples of creative engineering. In this technical overview, we examine the highly anticipated […]
Read MoreFSS – STUMM & MAKROW – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are always tracking innovative hardware and modular gear that changes how artists perform, mix, and shape their audio signals. The debut of the fss – stumm & makrow – superbooth 2019 collaboration marked a significant milestone for Eurorack enthusiasts, bringing high-end utility and performative control to […]
Read MoreRossum Linnaeus – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
When modular synthesizer enthusiasts gathered in Berlin, one of the most exciting announcements to hit the Eurorack world was the rossum linnaeus – superbooth 2019 debut. As mastering engineers and audio restoration experts at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing how analog hardware can reshape harmonic structures. While filters are […]
Read MoreRossum Panharmonium – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
In the evolving landscape of electronic music production and sound design, few modular synthesizers have captured the collective imagination of the synthesizer community quite like the creations of Dave Rossum. As the engineering mind behind E-mu Systems, Rossum has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what is possible with analog […]
Read MoreDoepfer mini modules at Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely follow hardware innovations, and the showcase of the doepfer mini modules at superbooth 2019 marked a significant shift in Eurorack system design. Designed specifically for live electronic musicians and producers working in space-constrained studio environments, these Slim-Line modules condense high-quality analog circuitry into highly compact […]
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