Visual context for Great Eastern FX Design-a-drive. As an audio engineer and mastering practitioner here at SM Mastering, I constantly evaluate how individual gain stages and stompboxes interact with the broader frequency spectrum before signals even reach our conversion stages. When evaluating hardware integration for hybrid mixing environments, finding overdrive […]
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Visual context for Source Audio launches Atlas Compressor. When it comes to advanced signal processing in modern guitar rigs and hybrid mixing environments, hardware innovation continues to bridge the gap between stompboxes and high-end studio gear. Recently, the excitement in the audio community grew significantly when **source audio launches atlas […]
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Visual context for Two notes ReVolt amp simulator pedals. At SM Mastering, we evaluate a vast array of hardware and software processors designed to bridge the gap between vintage analog tone and modern digital workflows. When looking for genuine valve warmth and reliable direct recording solutions, evaluating modern hardware like […]
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Visual context for Bigsby Pedal from Gamechanger Audio. When mixing modern guitar tracks in the studio, achieving authentic mechanical pitch articulation without sacrificing tuning stability has always been a formidable challenge. Traditional tremolo systems often introduce intonation quirks, but hardware innovators have completely changed the landscape of expressive performance. If […]
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Visual context for Hughes & Kettner launches StompMan . When engineering modern guitar rigs for professional studio environments and live stages, finding gear that bridges the gap between analog warmth and pedalboard convenience is always a priority. That is why the industry took notice when hughes & kettner launches stompman , introducing […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking groundbreaking advancements in music technology that redefine how sound is captured and processed. During our retrospective analysis of key industry trade shows, the summer namm 2018: light4sound opik stands out as a highly innovative milestone for guitarists and studio producers alike. This optical […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we closely monitor how live performance gear integrates into modern, high-end studio environments. When IK Multimedia showcased their flagship USB pedalboard controller, it generated significant industry buzz. If you watched the original coverage of the ik multimedia irig stomp i/o – musikmesse 2018 (video), you likely realized […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we constantly analyze how live sound innovations translate into the studio environment. In this technical review, we look back at a pivotal moment in modern guitar amplification: the release of the video: line 6 powercab 112 – musikmesse 2018. This system redefined how guitarists interact with cabinet […]
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Visual context for Positive Grid reveal mini amps, Twin Pedals & footswitch. The landscape of modern guitar amplification and signal processing is undergoing a paradigm shift. With their latest product announcements, the team at SM Mastering Audio Articles is excited to dissect how the positive grid reveal mini amps, twin […]
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Visual context for Musikmesse: Fluid Audio suction cup amp sticks to guitar. The landscape of portable guitar practice solutions has shifted dramatically with the latest announcements coming out of Frankfurt. During our coverage of the European trade show scene, the industry witnessed a truly unique tool for mobile guitarists: the […]
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