Visual context for Toontrack release EZkeys Dream Machine. The virtual instrument landscape has just received a major upgrade as the official Toontrack release EZkeys Dream Machine hits the market, bringing an entirely new palette of hybrid textures to modern music producers. This innovative sound library is not just another standard […]
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Sonar now free, renamed ‘Cakewalk by BandLab’ | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonar now free, renamed ‘Cakewalk by BandLab’. The pro audio landscape experienced a major paradigm shift with the news that sonar now free, renamed ‘cakewalk by bandlab’ is officially available to the global music community. For decades, Cakewalk Sonar was celebrated as a premium, flagship digital audio […]
Read MoreSoftube reveal mastering plug-ins and Cubase Console 1 integration | SM Mastering
Visual context for Softube reveal mastering plug-ins and Cubase Console 1 integration. In the evolving landscape of digital audio processing, mastering engineers constantly seek the perfect balance between analogue warmth and digital precision. The recent release of the softube reveal mastering plug-ins and cubase console 1 integration marks a paradigm […]
Read MoreSave 40% on new MixBus Strategies e-book | SM Mastering
Visual context for Save 40% on new MixBus Strategies e-book. As mixing and mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we understand that mastering the stereo output bus is often the hardest hurdle for developing producers. It is the place where individual elements either gel into a cohesive, commercial record or collapse […]
Read MoreAcustica Audio release Pink2 plug-in collection | SM Mastering
Visual context for Acustica Audio release Pink2 plug-in collection. With the recent announcement, the acustica audio release pink2 plug-in collection represents a major milestone for mixing and mastering engineers seeking authentic analog flavor inside the box. Based on Acustica Audio’s sophisticated proprietary technology, this brand-new flagship processing suite offers unprecedented […]
Read MoreCakewalk Sonar lives! | SM Mastering
Visual context for Cakewalk Sonar lives!. The audio community was shocked in late 2017 when Gibson announced the discontinuation of Cakewalk. However, the subsequent acquisition by BandLab Technologies breathed new life into this legendary digital audio workstation (DAW). For years, Windows-based producers feared the end of an era, but today […]
Read MoreImogen Heap to receive MPG Inspiration Award | SM Mastering
Visual context for Imogen Heap to receive MPG Inspiration Award . The music production landscape is constantly shifting, driven by pioneers who redefine how we create, capture, and manipulate sound. At SM Mastering, we closely follow these evolutionary leaps, which is why we are thrilled to discuss the groundbreaking news regarding […]
Read MoreUniversal Audio introduce Helios Type 69 Preamp/EQ | SM Mastering
Visual context for Universal Audio introduce Helios Type 69 Preamp/EQ. The modern digital studio environment is constantly seeking the analog warmth and harmonic richness that defined the golden age of recording. To bridge this gap, esteemed hardware and software developers like Universal Audio continually innovate to bring vintage circuits to life. […]
Read MoreHans Zimmer Strings revealed by Spitfire Audio | SM Mastering
Visual context for Hans Zimmer Strings revealed by Spitfire Audio. The cinematic music production community is buzzing as hans zimmer strings revealed by spitfire audio sets a new benchmark for symphonic sampling. Having enjoyed a number of highly fruitful collaborations in the past, Spitfire Audio and Hans Zimmer have unveiled […]
Read MoreSpitfire Audio Labs become free and get dedicated plug-in. | SM Mastering
For years, Spitfire Audio has been a household name in high-end orchestral sampling. Traditionally, accessing their top-tier cinematic textures required a massive budget and a full license of Native Instruments’ Kontakt sampler. However, the paradigm of modern music production has shifted dramatically. It is an exciting time for modern producers, […]
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