Visual context for NAMM 2021: Amp routers and re-amper from Radial. The annual NAMM show always brings a wave of exciting hardware announcements, and the virtual iteration of the event was no exception. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor these developments to understand how new studio tools can optimize signal […]
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Visual context for Roland announce flagship TR-8S. The electronic music production landscape has shifted once again, particularly when **Roland announce flagship TR-8S** as their ultimate Rhythm Performer. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate how hardware rhythm machines print their transients and sit in a final stereo master. […]
Read MoreThe professional audio production landscape is constantly evolving, and at SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware releases that can bridge the gap between live performance and pristine studio environments. Recently, the industry gathered to witness the highly anticipated boss md-500 & rv-500 demoed at summer namm, marking a significant milestone […]
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Visual context for EurekaSound introduce humbucker soundhole pickup mount. Acoustic guitar recording has always been a delicate balancing act between capturing microphone isolation and preserving natural resonance. At SM Mastering, we frequently receive acoustic tracks that suffer from excessive room bleed, phase cancellation, or a thin piezo DI tone. To […]
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Visual context for Electro-Harmonix launch the Deluxe Big Muff Pi 2. The world of guitar processing and analog saturation has just received a major upgrade. Here at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we always keep a keen eye on how analog hardware can be leveraged to inject warmth, harmonics, and character […]
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