Visual context for Arturia’s Summer Sale now live. As mastering engineers, we are constantly analyzing how software developments shape the modern sonic landscape and influence the signal chains of our clients. With the exciting news that arturia’s summer sale now live, electronic music producers, mix engineers, and sound designers have […]
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Sonarworks expand SoundID VoiceAI library | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonarworks expand SoundID VoiceAI library. In the rapidly evolving landscape of music production, innovative tools are redefining how we approach vocal tracking and arrangement. A major milestone has been reached as sonarworks expand soundid voiceai library to include a groundbreaking collection of culturally rich vocal models. Known […]
Read MorePSPaudioware release PSP BBDelay | SM Mastering
Visual context for PSPaudioware release PSP BBDelay. The vintage bucket-brigade delay (BBD) has long been a staple of warm, analog-sounding mixes, loved for its dark, evolving repeats and natural-sounding degradation. With the highly anticipated pspaudioware release psp bbdelay, audio professionals now have access to a sophisticated emulation inspired by the […]
Read MoreHarmonic Piano from The Crow Hill Company | SM Mastering
Visual context for Harmonic Piano from The Crow Hill Company. When producing or mastering contemporary acoustic, ambient, or cinematic tracks, finding unique sonic textures is key to making a mix stand out. The newly released harmonic piano from the crow hill company offers producers an incredibly delicate, ethereal alternative to […]
Read MoreHeadRush update Prime, Core & Flex Core firmware | SM Mastering
Visual context for HeadRush update Prime, Core & Flex Core firmware. As professional mastering and mixing engineers, we closely track any hardware developments that redefine signal paths and modern guitar tracking workflows. The recent release of the headrush update prime, core & flex core firmware marks a massive leap forward […]
Read MoreAm I Audio launch I Am Choir | SM Mastering
Visual context for Am I Audio launch I Am Choir. Here at SM Mastering, we closely monitor innovations in vocal processing and AI-assisted music technology. The industry buzz surrounding the am i audio launch i am choir is highly justified, marking a significant milestone in ethical, high-quality vocal production. Developed […]
Read MoreUniversal Audio’s EMT 140 & 250 plug-ins go native | SM Mastering
Visual context for Universal Audio’s EMT 140 & 250 plug-ins go native. For years, mixing and mastering engineers have relied on dedicated DSP hardware cards to run the industry’s most accurate emulations of vintage hardware reverbs. However, a major paradigm shift is happening as Universal Audio continues to expand its […]
Read MoreSteinberg celebrate VST & HALion anniversaries | SM Mastering
Visual context for Steinberg celebrate VST & HALion anniversaries. The music production landscape would look radically different without the historic innovations of Steinberg. As we watch steinberg celebrate vst & halion anniversaries, it is the perfect time to reflect on how these technologies revolutionized our studio workflows. Since 1996, the […]
Read MoreFender launch Fender Motion controllers | SM Mastering
Visual context for Fender launch Fender Motion controllers. Following their massive preview at NAMM 2026, the announcement of the fender launch fender motion controllers has sent ripples through the music production community. Known globally for their legendary guitars and amplifiers, Fender is making a serious, modern play for the production […]
Read MoreGC Audio’s new Producer Channel | SM Mastering
Visual context for GC Audio’s new Producer Channel. At SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for hardware that simplifies the hybrid setup, which is why GC Audio’s new Producer Channel immediately caught our attention during its debut. As modern studios continue to blend the rich sonic footprints of […]
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