Visual context for NAMM 2021: Ashdown debut studio monitors. The studio monitor market is fiercely competitive, dominated by long-standing acoustic giants. However, during the industry announcement of namm 2021: ashdown debut studio monitors, the British company known for their world-class bass amplifiers made a surprising and highly sophisticated entry into […]
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Visual context for 8-voice polysynth from Modal. The synthesizer market has experienced a massive resurgence in recent years, with innovative boutique manufacturers pushing the boundaries of virtual analogue technology. At the forefront of this movement is Modal Electronics, a Bristol-based company that has consistently delivered high-quality instruments. Their standout release, […]
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Read MoreDuring our coverage of the Audio Engineering Society convention, we witnessed several stellar hardware reveals, but few generated as much excitement as the aes 2017: dangerous music convert-ad+(video) showcase. As mastering engineers, we are constantly on the lookout for tools that bridge the gap between pristine digital accuracy and rich […]
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Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of sound generation technologies to understand how they impact modern mixing and mastering workflows. Every so often, an instrument emerges that completely breaks the mold of traditional synthesis. The historic debut of the gamechanger audio motor synth – superbooth 2019 was […]
Read MoreThe release of the Moog Matriarch marked a significant milestone for analog synthesizers, combining patchable semi-modular architecture with a lush four-note paraphonic engine. As mastering and mixing engineers, analyzing how this instrument translates from a raw performance to a finalized track is crucial for modern music production. In this technical […]
Read MoreWhen 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 […]
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Visual context for New Casio Privias — the world's slimmest pianos?. For years, Casio’s keyboard division has focused heavily on the consumer home market, occasionally releasing products that fly under the radar of serious studio engineers. However, the paradigm is shifting. With the release of the PX-S1000 and PX-S3000, digital […]
Read MoreIn the high-end recording world, headroom is king. When engineers seek absolute clarity and realistic transient reproduction, standard power supplies often become the bottleneck. That is why we at SM Mastering are incredibly excited to analyze the technical brilliance behind the SPL Crescendo: the first eight-channel 120V mic preamp. German […]
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