Visual context for Steinberg to ditch the dongle. For decades, professional audio engineers and music producers have wrestled with physical copy protection. The hardware key—famously known as the eLicenser—has been an essential, if often frustrating, component of the Cubase and Nuendo workflow. However, the tides are turning in the professional […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: Nugen Stereoizer Elements announced. At the digital event of namm 2021: nugen stereoizer elements announced a major shift in how producers and mastering engineers approach spatial design. Nugen Audio, the highly respected UK-based team famous for their precision analysis tools and the groundbreaking Paragon reverb, […]
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Visual context for Bruce Swedien: 1934 – 2020. The global audio engineering community recently paused to reflect on the monumental legacy of a true pioneer, bruce swedien: 1934 – 2020. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we often look to the history of recording techniques to refine our modern processes. […]
Read MoreThe global landscape of audio engineering education and networking is experiencing a massive shift. With traditional conventions facing physical limitations, the industry has adapted rapidly, and the announcement that aes goes online represents a historic milestone for the Audio Engineering Society. For years, the AES show has been the premier […]
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Visual context for Audio Test Kitchen launches new website. The pro audio world is buzzing with excitement as the ultimate microphone comparison platform undergoes an unprecedented evolution. In an industry where critical listening and objective analysis are paramount, the announcement that **audio test kitchen launches new website** upgrades marks a […]
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Visual context for AIR Studios acquire Alchemy Mastering. The global audio engineering community is buzzing following the historic moment when air studios acquire alchemy mastering. As high-end mastering practitioners at SM Mastering, we closely monitor these industry-defining consolidations. This acquisition brings together AIR Studios—originally founded by Sir George Martin—and Alchemy […]
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Visual context for Native Instruments release Community Drive charity samples. In the professional audio mastering world, keeping up with sound design innovations is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge. Recently, we witnessed a major industry contribution as Native Instruments release Community Drive charity samples, a fundraising initiative aimed at supporting […]
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Visual context for Korg release The Pyjama Cookbook. p>With the recent announcement that korg release the pyjama cookbook, the electronic music community has received an unexpected but highly welcome creative boost. Released by the newly formed Korg Germany—an innovative R&D division of the legendary Japanese synthesizer manufacturer—this free digital publication […]
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Visual context for Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider dies aged 73. The electronic music community is in deep mourning as news breaks that kraftwerk co-founder florian schneider dies aged 73. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly look back at the pioneers who shaped the sonic landscapes we work on […]
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Visual context for Real World & UA announce remix competition. The global music production landscape has just received an incredible opportunity as legendary recording studio complex Real World Records and hardware giant Universal Audio join forces. Industry professionals and bedroom producers alike are gearing up since the **real world & […]
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