Visual context for Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider dies aged 73. The electronic music community is in deep mourning as news breaks that kraftwerk co-founder florian schneider dies aged 73. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly look back at the pioneers who shaped the sonic landscapes we work on […]
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New desktop sequencer from Make Noise | SM Mastering
Visual context for New desktop sequencer from Make Noise. In the evolving landscape of hardware synthesis, the introduction of the new desktop sequencer from make noise, officially known as the 0-CTRL, represents a significant shift toward tactile, expressive sequencing. Following the massive success of their standalone synthesizer, the 0-Coast, Make […]
Read MoreSpitfire expand BBC Symphony Orchestra range | SM Mastering
Visual context for Spitfire expand BBC Symphony Orchestra range. The sampling universe experienced a significant shift when the legendary team at Spitfire Audio collaborated with the world-renowned BBC Symphony Orchestra. Recorded inside the historic Maida Vale Studios, the initial release was a masterpiece of detail and realism. However, its massive […]
Read MoreMcDSP announce APB-8 & Moo X mixer | SM Mastering
Visual context for McDSP announce APB-8 & Moo X mixer. As professional mastering engineers, we are always on the lookout for innovative tools that successfully bridge the gap between digital convenience and true analog warmth. Today, we are thrilled to discuss a major update in the pro audio industry as […]
Read MoreTapeWrm Audio: classic effects with a dash of distortion | SM Mastering
Visual context for TapeWrm Audio: classic effects with a dash of distortion. In modern audio mastering and mixing, achieving a unique sonic footprint requires tools that break away from conventional modeling. The emergence of new developers pushing the envelope has led us to evaluate the unique line of processors from […]
Read MoreMoog release Subharmonicon | SM Mastering
The electronic music production landscape has shifted significantly with the recent moog release subharmonicon making waves among sound designers and mastering engineers alike. This semi-modular polyrhythmic analog synthesizer introduces a unique approach to subharmonics and polyrhythms, drawing inspiration from Joseph Schillinger’s mathematical systems of musical composition. As audio mastering professionals, […]
Read MoreLogic Pro X 10.5 out now | SM Mastering
Visual context for Logic Pro X 10.5 out now. The news that logic pro x 10.5 out now is official has sent waves of excitement through the professional music production community. Apple has described this release as the most significant update to the platform since the launch of Logic Pro […]
Read MoreInMusic acquire BFD | SM Mastering
Visual context for InMusic acquire BFD. The professional audio landscape is constantly evolving through strategic mergers and acquisitions that reshape how software and hardware interact. Recently, one of the most significant industry developments occurred when the news broke that inmusic acquire bfd. This major transition brings one of the pioneering […]
Read MoreProtege: composer’s masterclass offers free 1 week trial | SM Mastering
Visual context for Protege: composer’s masterclass offers free 1 week trial. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we often emphasize that high-end outboard gear and pristine acoustic environments are only as good as the compositional foundations of the music being processed. For rising media composers looking to elevate their […]
Read MoreIlio release pop-themed Omnisphere patch library | SM Mastering
Visual context for Ilio release pop-themed Omnisphere patch library. The landscape of modern music production is evolving at a breakneck pace, demanding that producers and sound engineers have immediate access to chart-ready sounds. With the recent news that the ilio release pop-themed omnisphere patch library is officially available, music producers […]
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