As professional audio engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing hardware innovations that bridge the gap between studio-grade fidelity and portable convenience. During our coverage of industry events, the debut of the antelope usb edge mic – namm 2019 captured our immediate attention. Representing Antelope Audio’s first foray into […]
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Motas-6 monophonic analogue synthesizer | SM Mastering
Visual context for Motas-6 monophonic analogue synthesizer. At SM Mastering, we often encounter hardware that pushes the boundaries of modern sound design, and the latest creation from Motas Electronics is no exception. Today, we dive deep into the unique architecture of the motas-6 monophonic analogue synthesizer, a machine designed to […]
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Elektron launch Analog Heat MKII | SM Mastering
Visual context for Elektron launch Analog Heat MKII. With the recent elektron launch analog heat mkii, the Swedish electronic instrument manufacturer has once again raised the bar for analog signal processing in the modern studio. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly hunting for tools that add […]
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Waldorf will build the Valkyrie synth and call it Kyra | SM Mastering
Visual context for Waldorf will build the Valkyrie synth and call it Kyra. The synthesizer landscape is experiencing a massive paradigm shift, and the news that waldorf will build the valkyrie synth and call it kyra has ignited intense excitement across the hardware industry. Originally debuted at Musikmesse as the […]
Read MoreArturia introduce Keylab MkII controllers | SM Mastering
The hybrid studio environment requires seamless tactile integration between hardware and software. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate how new hardware affects workflow efficiency and mastering precision. When news broke that arturia introduce keylab mkii controllers, the music production community immediately took notice. These keyboards are not merely a cosmetic […]
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Rupert Neve Designs announce 545 Primary Source Enhancer | SM Mastering
Visual context for Rupert Neve Designs announce 545 Primary Source Enhancer. It is an exciting time for live sound engineers and studio purists alike as rupert neve designs announce 545 primary source enhancer, a 500-Series module destined to redefine feedback management. Derived from the acclaimed 2-channel Portico 5045, which is […]
Read MoreModor show new filters at Superbooth | SM Mastering
As synth enthusiasts and mastering engineers gather around the latest hardware innovations, the announcement that modor show new filters at superbooth has generated massive waves in the Eurorack community. Modor Music, widely known for their highly innovative NF-1 synthesizer, has decided to port its acclaimed formant filter into a dedicated […]
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IK Multimedia introduce hardware monosynth: the UNO Synth | SM Mastering
Visual context for IK Multimedia introduce hardware monosynth: the UNO Synth. The analog synthesizer market has experienced a massive renaissance over the last decade, but few announcements have stirred up quite as much excitement for budget-conscious producers as when SM Mastering Audio Articles first reported on this release. When industry […]
Read MoreVIDEO: Exodus Digital launch Valkyrie hardware synth | SM Mastering
The electronic music production landscape has been set ablaze by a paradigm-shifting announcement. With the publication of the video: exodus digital launch valkyrie hardware synth, synthesists and sound designers are getting their first real look at an instrument that promises to redefine virtual analogue (VA) synthesis. Designed by Manuel Caballero […]
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Blue launch Custom Shop with Bottle Limited Edition | SM Mastering
Visual context for Blue launch Custom Shop with Bottle Limited Edition. The high-end recording industry is buzzing with the news that the blue launch custom shop with bottle limited edition has officially arrived, bringing a new level of aesthetic customization and elite craftsmanship to the world of tube condenser microphones. […]
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