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Acustica Audio release Taupe plug-in | SM Mastering
Visual context for Acustica Audio release Taupe plug-in. The quest for authentic analog warmth in the digital domain has taken a massive leap forward. With the highly anticipated acustica audio release taupe plug-in, audio engineers and music producers now have access to an unprecedented level of tape machine realism. Built […]
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Softube launch Harmonics dynamic distortion plug-in | SM Mastering
Visual context for Softube launch Harmonics dynamic distortion plug-in. In the modern digital audio workspace, saturation and distortion have evolved from being unwanted technical flaws into essential creative tools. Whenever a major developer releases a new saturation tool, the industry takes note. The recent softube launch harmonics dynamic distortion plug-in […]
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Speed up hardware recall with Snapshot | SM Mastering
Visual context for Speed up hardware recall with Snapshot. In the modern hybrid mastering studio, the marriage of analog warmth and digital convenience is the holy grail. While analog outboard gear delivers unmatched depth, transient response, and character, the historical pain point has always been session recall. At SM Mastering, […]
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Techivation release M-Compressor 2 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Techivation release M-Compressor 2. At SM Mastering, we constantly monitor the evolution of digital audio processors to ensure our mastering engineers utilize the absolute pinnacle of technological advancements. The recent techivation release m-compressor 2 marks a significant milestone in dynamic control, updating their highly regarded M-Series compressor […]
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Peel Stems 2 from zplane | SM Mastering
Visual context for Peel Stems 2 from zplane. In the modern mastering and post-production landscape, surgical control over mixed stereo files has become an invaluable asset, which is why we are thoroughly examining peel stems 2 from zplane. Real-time stem separation has shifted from a novel experiment to a functional […]
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Lewitt update Space Replicator plug-in | SM Mastering
Visual context for Lewitt update Space Replicator plug-in. Virtual monitoring has become an indispensable tool for modern mixing and mastering engineers. With the latest announcement from Austrian audio innovators Lewitt, the newly released lewitt update space replicator plug-in brings virtual room simulation and headphone calibration to a brand-new level of […]
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