Visual context for Korg update Volca Sample. The hardware production landscape has just received a major boost with the latest release from the Japanese synth giants. If you are familiar with compact hardware sequencers, you already know how influential the original Volca series has been in both live and studio […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe hardware synthesis landscape experienced a significant paradigm shift when Tasty Chips Electronics unveiled their dedicated hardware granular synthesizer. In this technical analysis, we explore how the tasty chips gr-1 – debut at synthfest uk 2017 redefined real-time audio manipulation, sample granularization, and hybrid studio workflows for both electronic producers […]
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Visual context for New desktop sequencer from Make Noise. In the evolving landscape of hardware synthesis, the introduction of the new desktop sequencer from make noise, officially known as the 0-CTRL, represents a significant shift toward tactile, expressive sequencing. Following the massive success of their standalone synthesizer, the 0-Coast, Make […]
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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 MoreThe 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 MoreAt 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 MoreWhen we first witnessed the launch of the ik multimedia uno drum at superbooth 2019, the electronic music production community immediately recognized its potential. As mastering and mixing engineers, we are constantly evaluating how compact hardware instruments translate into the stereo field and dynamic range of a final master. This […]
Read MoreIn 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 MoreWhen modular synthesis and high-end analog sound design converge, the results are often spectacular. Here at SM Mastering, we pay close attention to any hardware that introduces unique harmonic characteristics to a mix. When we first analyzed the rossum electro-music trident – superbooth 2019 launch, it was clear that Dave […]
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