The announcement of the korg volca nubass – superbooth 2019 edition marked a significant milestone for electronic music producers looking for authentic tube-driven warmth in a portable format. As audio mastering engineers, we continuously evaluate how new hardware synthesizers impact the frequency spectrum and dynamics of a mix. This compact […]
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Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
At 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 MoreMoog Matriarch (Audio Demo) – Superbooth 2019 | SM Mastering
The 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 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 […]
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New Casio Privias — the world’s slimmest pianos? | SM Mastering
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 MoreSPL Crescendo: the first eight-channel 120V mic preamp | SM Mastering
In 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 […]
Read MoreThe Whitestone Audio P331 is all about classy, subtle harmonics | SM Mastering
In the high-stakes world of professional stereo mastering, achieving that elusive sense of depth, dimension, and cohesive glue without sacrificing transient detail is a delicate balancing act. Many digital processors try to emulate the warmth of analog hardware, yet they often fall short of replicating the complex physical interactions of […]
Read MoreModal Electronics Skulpt — SynthFest UK 2018 | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are always hunting for portable sound design tools that punch above their weight class, which is why the initial buzz surrounding the modal electronics skulpt — synthfest uk 2018 showcase caught our professional attention. Historically, compact synthesizers have struggled to deliver the rich, multi-dimensional sonic weight […]
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Akai Fire branded world’s first controller for FL Studio | SM Mastering
Visual context for Akai Fire branded world’s first controller for FL Studio. The landscape of music production has historically been defined by tactile interaction, yet users of Image-Line’s flagship digital audio workstation (DAW) have long been limited to keyboard-and-mouse navigation. While competitors like Ableton enjoyed highly integrated grid controllers, FL […]
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Expert Sleepers Limited Edition Disting mk4 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Expert Sleepers Limited Edition Disting mk4. The landscape of modular synthesis is constantly evolving, but few modules have maintained the legendary utility status of the Disting series. At SM Mastering, we often look at modular gear not just as instruments, but as precision tools capable of shaping […]
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