Visual context for Affordable MPE from ROLI. The landscape of hardware synthesizers and controllers has shifted dramatically over the past decade. For years, MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) was locked behind a premium price barrier, available only on high-end boutique controllers. However, the introduction of an affordable mpe from roli has […]
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Visual context for Spitfire release Haunted House. The professional audio production landscape is constantly evolving, but every so often, a software instrument arrives that perfectly captures a specific, elusive sub-genre aesthetic. In our latest testing at the studio, the latest **spitfire release haunted house** stands out as a unique, atmospheric […]
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Visual context for SOS Tutorials – Black Friday Deal. As professional audio engineers, we often get caught up in the pursuit of the ultimate analog hardware or the newest digital emulation plugins. However, at SM Mastering, we firmly believe that the most powerful tool in any studio is a well-trained […]
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Visual context for Whatabaudio release Zebra 2 expansion for composers. The modern film and television scoring landscape demands speed, emotional depth, and highly specialized sonic palettes. For synthesists and media composers, u-he Zebra 2 remains an industry-standard workhorse thanks to its modular flexibility and powerful spectral synthesis engine. As sound […]
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Visual context for Nuendo 11 now available. As professional mastering and post-production engineers, we continuously evaluate the digital audio workstations shaping our industry. Steinberg has officially marked the 20th anniversary of their flagship audio suite, and we are excited to report that nuendo 11 now available on the global market […]
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Visual context for Harold Budd – Master Of Ambient Music Dies. The music production and audio mastering community is reflecting deeply on a profound loss today. With the news that **harold budd – master of ambient music dies**, we lose one of the most influential architects of minimalist and atmospheric […]
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Visual context for Flock Audio Patch software updated. As professional mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly looking for ways to streamline our analog-digital hybrid setups. Physical patchbays have long been the bottleneck of professional environments, requiring tedious cabling, manual recalls, and a high risk of patching errors. Fortunately, […]
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Visual context for Ableton Live 11 revealed. The electronic music production landscape has shifted once again with the official news of ableton live 11 revealed. As audio mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for tools that streamline the creative process while maintaining the highest fidelity. […]
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Visual context for Cubase 11 now available. The digital audio workstation landscape has just received a monumental upgrade, and we are thrilled to announce that **cubase 11 now available** for producers, composers, and mastering engineers alike. As the industry demands faster turnaround times without sacrificing sonic precision, Steinberg’s latest release […]
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Visual context for ROLI release Equator 2. With the highly anticipated roli release equator 2, the landscape of MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) has reached a significant milestone. As mastering engineers, we constantly analyze how synthesizers manage spectral distribution, dynamic range, and phase coherence. ROLI’s latest flagship synth is not just […]
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