The compact mixer market has experienced a significant evolution in recent years, driven by the needs of home studio engineers, podcasters, and mobile performers. As professionals at SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware releases that bridge the gap between analogue warmth and digital convenience. One of the most noteworthy developments […]
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Spitfire Audio expand low-cost Originals range | SM Mastering
Visual context for Spitfire Audio expand low-cost Originals range. As mastering and mixing engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly monitor how modern sample libraries translate to the final master. Dynamic range, acoustic spacing, and transient clarity are the pillars of a professional-grade mix. When high-end developer Spitfire Audio announced their […]
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Handcrafted Mallets from Handcrafted Audio | SM Mastering
Visual context for Handcrafted Mallets from Handcrafted Audio . As audio mastering engineers, we constantly evaluate how virtual instruments translate to the stereo field and how their dynamic structures impact a final master. The release of handcrafted mallets from handcrafted audio has captured our attention as a highly sophisticated hybrid instrument […]
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Gamechanger Audio launch the Plus Pedal II | SM Mastering
Visual context for Gamechanger Audio launch the Plus Pedal II. The landscape of hardware-based ambient processing has shifted dramatically. With the recent announcement that gamechanger audio launch the plus pedal ii, musicians and audio engineers alike are witnessing a significant leap forward in real-time spectral synthesis. At SM Mastering, we […]
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IK Multimedia introduce ReSing Voices Brazilian Pack | SM Mastering
Visual context for IK Multimedia introduce ReSing Voices Brazilian Pack. The world of vocal synthesis is moving at an unprecedented pace, shifting from robotic formants to deeply expressive, human-like timbres. At SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate how new tools impact the sonic landscape of modern music production, and there is […]
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Launchkey MK4 88 joins Novation line-up | SM Mastering
Visual context for Launchkey MK4 88 joins Novation line-up. As studio engineers and mastering specialists, we are always on the lookout for hardware that bridges the gap between tactile musical expression and digital control. It is with great excitement that we analyze the latest hardware news: the launchkey mk4 88 […]
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Baby Audio release SubCulture | SM Mastering
Visual context for Baby Audio release SubCulture. At SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for tools that redefine low-end control and spectral balance. The recent baby audio release subculture has caught our attention as a modern benchmark in bass enhancement. Engineered specifically to analyze and augment the low-frequency […]
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Native Instruments announce Super*Saw | SM Mastering
Visual context for Native Instruments announce Super*Saw. The electronic music production landscape is buzzing with excitement as **native instruments announce super*saw**, a groundbreaking collaboration with Grammy-winning producer A. G. Cook. Known for shaping the hyperpop movement through his visionary work with Charli XCX, Beyoncé, and Caroline Polachek, Cook has brought […]
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Sonuscore introduce Elysion Elements | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonuscore introduce Elysion Elements. As mastering engineers, we constantly seek pristine, dynamic sonic textures that can glue a mix together or provide that cinematic depth before mastering. Recently, the virtual instrument market received an exciting update as Sonuscore decided to expand their catalog of accessible production tools. […]
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Arturia AstroLab Silver & KeyLab Mk3 Ultra | SM Mastering
Visual context for Arturia AstroLab Silver & KeyLab Mk3 Ultra. The modern electronic music production landscape demands hardware that is both aesthetically inspiring and technically flawless. Arturia has recently shaken up the synthesizer and MIDI controller markets with the release of the arturia astrolab silver & keylab mk3 ultra. These […]
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