Visual context for AJH Synth Envelope and Tap Tempo LFO modules. Welcome back to the SM Mastering blog, where we dive deep into the technical nuances of modern production hardware and signal processing. When integrating modular gear into a professional mix or sound design session, precision modulation is everything. UK-based […]
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DIY VCF module from Erica Synths | SM Mastering
Visual context for DIY VCF module from Erica Synths. Building your own Eurorack gear is a rewarding experience, especially when you bring home a SM Mastering Audio Articles recommended build. For producers looking to dive into hardware synthesis, assembling a diy vcf module from erica synths offers both a hands-on […]
Read MoreSuperbooth 2022 – Eventide Misha | SM Mastering
As audio engineers and mix specialists continually seek fresh avenues for inspiration, hardware manufacturers consistently push the boundaries of Eurorack integration. At the Berlin trade show, the unveiling during **superbooth 2022 – eventide misha** introduced a paradigm shift in how melodic sequencing can be approached in a modular ecosystem. Rather […]
Read MoreNiftyKEYZ from Cre8audio | SM Mastering
Visual context for NiftyKEYZ from Cre8audio. As a mastering engineer at SM Mastering Audio Articles, I spend my days evaluating how gear translates from the composition stage all the way to the final master bus. When a hardware piece bridges the gap between traditional keyboard performance and the experimental world […]
Read MoreAnalogue Solutions AS200 Colossus ‘Slim’ | SM Mastering
Visual context for Analogue Solutions AS200 Colossus ‘Slim’. When diving into massive modular systems and heavy-duty hardware synthesis, spatial constraints are often the primary enemy of the modern electronic music producer. Analogue Solutions has addressed this brilliantly by introducing a streamlined powerhouse to their iconic lineage. For mixing and mastering […]
Read MoreTone Science new release | SM Mastering
Visual context for Tone Science new release. With the arrival of the highly anticipated tone science new release, modular synth enthusiasts and mastering engineers alike are presented with an extraordinary masterclass in electronic sound design. Released via the esteemed DiN records sub-label, Tone Science Module No.4 Form and Function continues […]
Read MorePATCH & TWEAK | SM Mastering
Visual context for PATCH & TWEAK. The world of modular synthesis is vast, intimidating, and endlessly rewarding. At SM Mastering, we often discuss how physical workflow shapes sonic outcomes, and few resources capture this tactile relationship better than the book patch & tweak. Written as a comprehensive manual and creative […]
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