Visual context for Korg OpSix announced. When the news of the korg opsix announced release first shook the industry, desktop producers and hardware enthusiasts stood up and took notice. Following the physical footprint of the highly successful WaveState, this new instrument pivots from vector wave sequencing to a radical, modernized […]
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Visual context for Spectrasonics update Trilian. The virtual instrument world has just received a major boost in the low-end department. As professional mastering engineers, we understand how critical a solid, dynamic bass foundation is to a pristine master. That is why the latest spectrasonics update trilian (v1.5) is such a […]
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Visual context for Hadouken! Teenage Engineering launch Capcom Pocket Operators. The intersection of retro gaming nostalgia and modern music production has reached a fever pitch. For producers who grew up in the golden era of 8-bit and 16-bit arcade cabinets, sounds like “Hadouken!”, “Sonic Boom”, and “Yoga Fire” are instantly […]
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Visual context for Rob Papen releases Blade 2. The electronic music production community is buzzing as rob papen releases blade 2, a massive evolution in the world of additive synthesis. In the modern production landscape, standing out requires unique sonic textures that go beyond standard subtractive synthesis. This brand-new virtual […]
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Visual context for Sonnox announce November sale. As mastering professionals, we are always on the lookout for tools that provide pristine clarity, surgical precision, and analog-style warmth. Today, the pro audio community is buzzing with the news that the sonnox announce november sale is officially live. Sonnox, the legendary software […]
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Visual context for Spitfire Firewood Piano released. The virtual instrument landscape has just received a remarkably characterful addition now that the spitfire firewood piano released is official. Created in collaboration with Jeremiah Fraites of the renowned band The Lumineers, this library is the latest entry in Spitfire Audio’s highly acclaimed […]
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Visual context for Tascam announce US-HR range of interfaces. For home studio owners worldwide, the news that Tascam announce US-HR range of interfaces has sparked incredible interest in the budget hardware market. Designed specifically for mobile musicians, podcasters, streamers, and home studio enthusiasts, this new lineup builds upon the legacy […]
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Visual context for Korg re-re-release MS20. The analog synthesizer market continues to thrive on nostalgia and classic engineering, a trend exemplified by the recent news surrounding the korg re-re-release ms20. Originally launched in 1978, this iconic semi-modular monophonic synthesizer has enjoyed multiple lives. First came the original run, followed by […]
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Visual context for Oram Awards 2020. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we constantly look to the pioneers of electronic music and sound art for inspiration. One of the most significant modern initiatives honoring this legacy is the annual celebration of female, trans, and non-binary music creators who are pushing […]
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Visual context for Korg Nautilus unveiled. With the official news of the korg nautilus unveiled, modern music producers and live performers have gained access to one of the most powerful digital audio workstations ever packed into a standalone keyboard. Drawing direct inspiration from Korg’s legendary flagship Kronos, this new powerhouse […]
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