Visual context for Auto-Tune comes to Reason. The landscape of modern vocal production is constantly evolving, yet certain industry standards remain completely unshakeable. For years, Reason users had to rely on third-party VSTs or native tools like Neptune for pitch correction. However, now that auto-tune comes to reason as a […]

Visual context for Sub51 launch Mechanik. The electronic music production landscape is constantly evolving, demanding tools that bridge the gap between vintage analog warmth and modern digital precision. Sound-design pioneers Sub51 have recently answered this call with their latest release, a highly-curated drum loop instrument designed specifically for Native Instruments […]

Visual context for Gothic Instruments release DRONAR World Flutes module. The sound design world has just received a major upgrade as the gothic instruments release dronar world flutes module, the tenth iteration in their highly acclaimed series of atmosphere-building tools. Over the years, the DRONAR engine has established itself as […]

Visual context for Spitfire go for more versatile sound with Studio Strings. The modern landscape of film scoring, game composition, and pop music production demands extreme adaptability from virtual instruments. In a significant shift from their traditional ambient offerings, British sample library pioneers Spitfire Audio have unveiled their latest release, […]

Visual context for iZotope announce VocalSynth 2 plug-in. As industry pioneers iZotope announce VocalSynth 2 plug-in availability, music producers and mastering engineers are gearing up for a paradigm shift in vocal processing. Conceived as an all-in-one vocal processor and multi-effects system, the original VocalSynth covered everything from synthesized harmonies and […]

Visual context for Reason Europa synth now out as VST/AU. The digital audio landscape is undergoing a massive shift as legendary software developer Propellerhead Software breaks its long-standing tradition of platform exclusivity. For years, Reason’s flagship devices were locked tightly within its proprietary ecosystem. That era has officially ended, with […]

Visual context for Rob Papen launches accessible Go2 synth. The electronic music production landscape is constantly evolving, but every once in a while, a tool comes along that democratizes sound design. Here at SM Mastering, we analyze tools not just for their creative workflow, but also for how their sonic […]

Visual context for IK Multimedia release Syntronik Deluxe. The virtual instrument landscape has evolved dramatically over the last decade, but few announcements have generated as much excitement among synthesist purists and mix engineers as the official ik multimedia release syntronik deluxe. At SM Mastering, we constantly analyze how virtual instruments […]