The digital audio workstation landscape has experienced a monumental shift with the release of Universal Audio’s custom recording environment. For those eager to see its real-world application, our engineering team at SM Mastering has curated an in-depth walkthrough. If you want to understand how this hybrid system integrates with Apollo […]
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Reason Rack comes to Pro Tools | SM Mastering
Visual context for Reason Rack comes to Pro Tools. The digital audio workstation landscape has shifted significantly over the last decade. As mixing and mastering experts at SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking software integrations that optimize hybrid workflows. In this technical deep dive, we are thrilled to discuss how […]
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Overbridge 2 now available for Elektron boxes | SM Mastering
Visual context for Overbridge 2 now available for Elektron boxes. With the announcement that overbridge 2 now available for elektron boxes, hybrid studio setups have received a massive performance upgrade. Elektron users have long anticipated this update, which bridges the gap between hardware tactile control and DAW-based precision. At SM […]
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Roland Cloud Academy adds free online classes | SM Mastering
Visual context for Roland Cloud Academy adds free online classes. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly look for ways to optimize our technical skills and help our clients achieve pristine sonic quality. Education is the backbone of any great mix, and recently, the music tech giant announced […]
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Polyend tease Tracker | SM Mastering
Visual context for Polyend tease Tracker. The electronic music production landscape is constantly shifting, yet sometimes the most forward-thinking innovations come from looking directly at our past. When the initial news of the polyend tease tracker first surfaced, it sparked an incredible wave of nostalgia and excitement among seasoned producers […]
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Hit’n’Mix Infinity receives major update | SM Mastering
Visual context for Hit’n’Mix Infinity receives major update. The landscape of spectral audio editing and source separation has evolved rapidly, and we are thrilled to discuss how hit’n’mix infinity receives major update details that will transform your studio workflow. At SM Mastering, we constantly test innovative tools that push the […]
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The Moog Vocoder is back! | SM Mastering
Visual context for The Moog Vocoder is back!. As mastering and mixing engineers, we are constantly analyzing the tools that shape the sonic landscape of modern music. There is something uniquely magical about the warm, organic grit of classic analog gear. In a digital age dominated by clean software synthesizers […]
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Waves MultiMod released | SM Mastering
Visual context for Waves MultiMod released. The digital audio workspace has just received a massive injection of creative saturation power. With the news that waves multimod released to the market, producers and mastering engineers alike are scrambling to integrate this powerful multiband distortion suite into their signal chains. Combining flexible […]
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Plugin Alliance: all products FREE for a month! | SM Mastering
Visual context for Plugin Alliance: all products FREE for a month!. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly evaluate the digital signal processors that shape modern music production. Today, we are analyzing a massive opportunity for producers, mix engineers, and mastering houses alike. Plugin Alliance, one of the […]
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Coronavirus & SOS | SM Mastering
Visual context for Coronavirus & SOS. The global health crisis of COVID-19 completely transformed the landscape of the music industry. With live venues shuttered, professional recording studios closed, and social distancing measures strictly enforced, the global audio community faced an unprecedented challenge. However, this period of isolation also sparked a […]
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