The electronic music production landscape shifted significantly when the industry gathered to witness new synthesis paradigms, and the buzz intensified when **namm 2018: elektron digitone demoed** a fresh, revolutionary take on digital synthesis. Following the massive success of their Digitakt digital sampler, Elektron returned with an eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer housed […]
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NAMM 2018: Polyverse Gatekeeper | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking the evolution of dynamic processors and creative audio tools that push the boundaries of modern music production. For the uninitiated, Polyverse is a plug-in manufacturer co-founded by the legendary psytrance duo Infected Mushroom. Having already made waves in the electronic music community with […]
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Ableton Live 10 out now (Video) | SM Mastering
Visual context for Ableton Live 10 out now (Video). The music production landscape has taken a monumental leap forward with the release of one of the most anticipated DAW updates in recent history. As professional mastering engineers, we continuously seek tools that streamline the creative and technical workflows of our […]
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Logic Pro 10.4 adds Smart Tempo, new reverb and more | SM Mastering
Visual context for Logic Pro 10.4 adds Smart Tempo, new reverb and more. Apple has once again caught the music production community by surprise with an update that punches far above its point-release weight. With the release of its latest update, we can confidently say that logic pro 10.4 adds […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Aston launch pop filters & shockmounts | SM Mastering
In the world of professional audio, capturing a pristine vocal or acoustic performance requires more than just a premium microphone; it demands exceptional acoustic isolation. During the industry-wide event of namm 2018: aston launch pop filters & shockmounts, British manufacturer Aston Microphones introduced a set of highly durable, universally compatible […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Paul White finds out about Sonnox VoxDoubler | SM Mastering
The quest for the perfect vocal double has long been one of the most tedious tasks in the recording studio. When the industry gathered in Anaheim, California, the buzz surrounding streamlined digital solutions was palpable, particularly when namm 2018: paul white finds out about sonnox voxdoubler became a major talking […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Allen & Heath SQ-series digital mixers | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we closely monitor live and studio mixing desk developments to see how hardware innovations translate into the recording studio. During the initial industry reveal at the legendary Anaheim convention, the namm 2018: allen & heath sq-series digital mixers emerged as a game-changing solution for both live sound […]
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Music Expo returns to Miami, March 24th | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo returns to Miami, March 24th. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking events that shape the future of music production. We are thrilled to highlight that music expo returns to miami, march 24th, bringing together an elite community of producers, sound […]
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Native Instruments announce NKS effects integration | SM Mastering
Visual context for Native Instruments announce NKS effects integration. The music production landscape is undergoing a massive shift as native instruments announce nks effects integration. This expansion of the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) format brings the same intuitive hardware control previously reserved for virtual instruments directly to your favorite audio […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Antares Auto-Tune Pro | SM Mastering
The landscape of professional vocal production experienced a monumental shift at the Anaheim Convention Center. The industry buzz surrounding namm 2018: antares auto-tune pro has reached a fever pitch, signaling a defining moment for mixing and mastering engineers worldwide. As pioneers who kicked off the pitch correction revolution back in […]
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