As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly hunting for analog warmth, harmonic complexity, and surgical frequency control. At the third annual SynthFest UK, AJH Synth showcased incredible designs that bridge vintage Moog-style sonics with modern Eurorack flexibility. In this technical review, we dissect the design philosophies behind the […]
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Tubbutec µTune is a microtonal CV-MIDI converter | SM Mastering
For electronic music producers, modular synthesists, and sound designers seeking to break free from the traditional constraints of 12-tone equal temperament, the tubbutec µtune is a microtonal cv-midi converter that bridges the gap between classic analog control voltages and highly precise digital pitch systems. At SM Mastering, we often work […]
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Percussa Super Signal Processor funded on Kickstarter | SM Mastering
Visual context for Percussa Super Signal Processor funded on Kickstarter. The Eurorack landscape is continuously evolving, but occasionally a piece of hardware emerges that completely redefines the boundaries of modular synthesis. That is precisely what happened when the **percussa super signal processor funded on kickstarter** within its first 12 hours of launch. […]
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Novation Circuit update makes sequences more expressive | SM Mastering
Visual context for Novation Circuit update makes sequences more expressive. The highly anticipated novation circuit update makes sequences more expressive by addressing core requests from the global production community. At SM Mastering, we analyze how firmware revisions alter the sonic and performative capabilities of studio hardware. The version 1.5 update for […]
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Jomox Alpha Base drum machine has built-in FM synth | SM Mastering
Visual context for Jomox Alpha Base drum machine has built-in FM synth. When it comes to high-end analog drum synthesis, Jomox has always been a brand associated with uncompromising, punchy sound design. With the release of their flagship unit, the audio community was thrilled to discover that the **jomox alpha […]
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Livestock Electronics present first five Eurorack modules | SM Mastering
Visual context for Livestock Electronics present first five Eurorack modules. At SM Mastering, we constantly monitor the evolution of boutique modular synthesizer ecosystems. As modern hybrid studios continue to bridge the gap between digital precision and analog warmth, physical hardware innovators introduce refreshing paradigms to our production signal chains. A […]
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