Visual context for Novation Launchkey 88 MIDI controller. When setting up a modern hybrid studio, finding a keyboard that bridges the gap between composition and software control is essential. Here at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we frequently test hardware designed to streamline the production pipeline. For producers and composers working […]
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Visual context for Novation launch FLkey Mini & FLkey 37 controllers. When precision in electronic music production is paramount, having hardware that bridges the gap between software and touch is essential. At SM Mastering Audio Articles, we always analyze tools that optimize both creative flow and technical execution. The introduction […]
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Visual context for Akai release MPK Mini Play MkIII controller. Mobile music production hardware has taken a massive leap forward with the latest portable gear hitting the market. Producers and beatmakers looking for standalone capability combined with USB MIDI control will find plenty to love in the newest hardware iteration. […]
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Visual context for M-Audio update Oxygen range. As mastering engineers, we constantly monitor how tactile hardware influences the creative phase of music production. A seamless workflow in the tracking stage translates directly to a better mix down the line, which ultimately makes the mastering process much more rewarding. Following the […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: MIDI keyboards from Alesis. The landscape of music production is constantly shifting, demanding more compact, versatile, and highly integrated hardware solutions. During the virtual industry gatherings of recent years, manufacturers stepped up to meet these demands with highly efficient tools. This shift was perfectly highlighted […]
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Visual context for Affordable MPE from ROLI. The landscape of hardware synthesizers and controllers has shifted dramatically over the past decade. For years, MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) was locked behind a premium price barrier, available only on high-end boutique controllers. However, the introduction of an affordable mpe from roli has […]
Read MoreThe annual NAMM show in Anaheim is always a hotbed for groundbreaking music technology, and the launch of the namm 2020 — arturia keylab essential 88 represented a major shift for project studio owners. As mastering engineers and studio professionals at SM Mastering, we understand that a controller’s keyboard action […]
Read MoreThe landscape of tactile MIDI controllers saw a major evolution when PreSonus stepped into the ring at Anaheim. As audio engineers and mastering professionals at SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for hardware that bridges the gap between creative intuition and technical precision. The **presonus atom pad controller […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for innovative physical controllers that break the mold of traditional keyboard and pad designs. During our coverage of regional trade shows, the unveiling at summer namm 18: digiauxine kaoline caught our attention as a highly ambitious attempt to bridge the gap […]
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Visual context for Alesis announce keytar MIDI controller and electronic drum kits. The music production landscape is buzzing with excitement as alesis announce keytar midi controller and electronic drum kits to liberate live performers and studio musicians alike. Here at SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for innovative […]
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