The global music technology industry turned its eyes to Frankfurt this week, and the unveiling at messe 2018: nord piano 4 marks a significant milestone for performing pianists and studio engineers alike. As mastering engineers who meticulously analyze transience, dynamic range, and frequency balance, we immediately recognize when a manufacturer […]
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Messe 2018: Elysia Skulpter 500 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Messe 2018: Elysia Skulpter 500. In the evolving landscape of professional audio recording, the quest for the ultimate front-end signal path remains a top priority for engineers and producers. During our coverage of the Frankfurt music trade show, the groundbreaking release of the messe 2018: elysia skulpter […]
Read MoreMesse 2018: Burg M1 | SM Mastering
The pro audio landscape is constantly evolving, yet certain milestone events introduce gear that captures the immediate attention of engineers worldwide. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor these developments to ensure our clients receive the highest fidelity. One such standout moment occurred at the Frankfurt Musikmesse, where Burg Audio unveiled […]
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TK Audio release BC1 Ltd compressor | SM Mastering
Visual context for TK Audio release BC1 Ltd compressor. At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of high-end analog hardware to ensure our clients’ projects receive the ultimate sonic polish. The recent tk audio release bc1 ltd compressor marks a spectacular milestone for the boutique Swedish hardware manufacturer. […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Clavia launch Nord Electro 6 | SM Mastering
The keyboard community received a major upgrade when the industry witnessed the official announcement at namm 2018: clavia launch nord electro 6. As audio professionals and mastering engineers, we at SM Mastering always keep a close eye on how performance hardware translates to final studio recordings. The Nord Electro series […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Arturia MiniBrute 2, 2S & RackBrute | SM Mastering
The landscape of analog hardware synthesis experienced a massive shift when Arturia announced its next-generation ecosystem. The unveiling of NAMM 2018: Arturia MiniBrute 2, 2S & RackBrute changed the landscape of semi-modular desktop synthesizers. It bridged the gap between traditional keyboard performance, advanced step-sequencing, and custom Eurorack configurations. For mixing […]
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Arturia unveil MiniBrute 2S analogue sequencing synth | SM Mastering
Visual context for Arturia unveil MiniBrute 2S analogue sequencing synth. The analogue synthesizer landscape has received a massive shake-up with the latest announcement from Grenoble. Right after launching their keyboard-focused monosynth, we see the team at arturia unveil minibrute 2s analogue sequencing synth technology as a powerful, pad-based sister model. […]
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Universal Audio release Arrow bus-powered interface | SM Mastering
Visual context for Universal Audio release Arrow bus-powered interface. The landscape of mobile recording has experienced a major shift now that we have seen the official universal audio release arrow bus-powered interface hit the market. As audio engineers and mastering professionals at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we constantly monitor hardware […]
Read MoreBoss MD-500 & RV-500 demoed at Summer NAMM | SM Mastering
The professional audio production landscape is constantly evolving, and at SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware releases that can bridge the gap between live performance and pristine studio environments. Recently, the industry gathered to witness the highly anticipated boss md-500 & rv-500 demoed at summer namm, marking a significant milestone […]
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Positive Grid reveal mini amps, Twin Pedals & footswitch | SM Mastering
Visual context for Positive Grid reveal mini amps, Twin Pedals & footswitch. The landscape of modern guitar amplification and signal processing is undergoing a paradigm shift. With their latest product announcements, the team at SM Mastering Audio Articles is excited to dissect how the positive grid reveal mini amps, twin […]
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