Visual context for Film Music Contest 2022 – Open for registration. The annual search for extraordinary cinematic composition talent has officially begun, and the SM Mastering Audio Articles desk is here to break down the technical implications for participating producers. Composers worldwide are looking closely at how the film music […]
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Visual context for New ASSR Course and free Webinar. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing the evolving landscape of audio engineering and music production education. Continuing professional development is essential for both beginner producers and seasoned mix engineers. That is why the announcement of the Art & Science of […]
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Visual context for The Professional Composer’s Guide eBook. Navigating the modern landscape of media composition requires a unique blend of artistic vision, technical prowess, and industry savvy. Whether you are mixing orchestral stems in your DAW or preparing assets for a high-end film score, understanding how your creative choices translate […]
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Visual context for Spitfire Audio release Intimate Grand Piano. When the news broke about the spitfire audio release intimate grand piano, contemporary composers and mix engineers took immediate notice. Known for capturing deeply emotive and characterful acoustic spaces, Spitfire Audio has added another exceptional instrument to their celebrated Originals series. […]
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Visual context for Toontrack EZdrummer 3 is coming!. When the industry whispered that **toontrack ezdrummer 3 is coming!**, project studios and professional mixing facilities alike took immediate notice. As an audio engineer at SM Mastering, I have put countless virtual instruments through their paces, but the paradigm shift promised by […]
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Visual context for ROLI launches Seaboard RISE 2. When **roli launches seaboard rise 2**, the electronic music production community takes notice of a profound shift in MIDI expression. As mixing and mastering engineers at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we constantly evaluate how new hardware interacts with complex dynamic ranges, software […]
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Visual context for Cubase 12 released. When Steinberg’s flagship digital audio workstation was officially cubase 12 released, it marked a monumental shift for modern music production, especially with the total elimination of physical USB eLicenser dongles in favor of an ID-based soft-licensing system. Here at SM Mastering, we have put […]
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Visual context for IMSTA Song Reviews Live session this Saturday. As an audio engineer and mastering practitioner here at SM Mastering, I always stress the importance of objective feedback before committing a mix to its final master. Whether you are working in a high-end commercial facility or your own home […]
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Visual context for FKFX launch with free Obvious Filter plug-in. The digital audio workstation landscape is constantly evolving with innovative tools, and the recent fkfx launch with free obvious filter plug-in has certainly captured the attention of music producers and mixing engineers worldwide. Founded by industry veterans, FKFX represents a […]
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Visual context for EZkeys Cinematic Pads expansion released. The digital audio production landscape has received an exciting upgrade now that the ezkeys cinematic pads expansion released by Toontrack is officially available. Designed for composers, electronic music producers, and sound designers, this expansion brings a hybrid sonic palette to the EZkeys […]
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