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 […]
Read MoreNAMM 2018: Waldorf launch STVC string synth | SM Mastering
At SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for hardware that adds unique spatial width and analog warmth to a mix. During our coverage of the winter NAMM show, one of the standout announcements was the namm 2018: waldorf launch stvc string synth, a beautifully integrated string synthesizer and […]
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Universal Audio release Arrow bus-powered interface | SM Mastering
Visual context for Universal Audio release Arrow bus-powered interface. The landscape of mobile recording has experienced a major shift now that we have seen the official universal audio release arrow bus-powered interface hit the market. As audio engineers and mastering professionals at SM Mastering Audio Articles, we constantly monitor hardware […]
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Korg announce Prologue polysynth | SM Mastering
Visual context for Korg announce Prologue polysynth. The professional music production landscape is buzzing with excitement as Korg announce prologue polysynth instruments to the world as their new flagship professional analogue synthesizers. Building upon the incredible legacy of the compact Minilogue and the aggressive Monologue, this fully programmable, feature-packed powerhouse […]
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Spitfire release Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions | SM Mastering
Visual context for Spitfire release Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions. The collaboration between Spitfire Audio and BAFTA-winning Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds has consistently yielded some of the most haunting, evocative virtual instruments on the market. From the intimate string quartet textures of their first joint release to the felted grand piano […]
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Sonnox launch low-cost vocal doubling plug-ins | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sonnox launch low-cost vocal doubling plug-ins. With the industry shifting towards faster turnarounds, the announcement that sonnox launch low-cost vocal doubling plug-ins has generated immense excitement among bedroom producers and seasoned studio veterans alike. Sonnox, historically revered for their pristine, high-end Oxford series, has introduced the brand-new […]
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Music Expo SF recap | SM Mastering
Visual context for Music Expo SF recap. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, staying at the forefront of audio innovation is essential. The return of Music Expo to the San Francisco Bay Area provided a fantastic hub of collaboration, technical workshops, and cutting-edge gear demonstrations. Having gathered with over 800 […]
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