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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Visual context for Toontrack UK Pop EZX celebrates over 50 years of UK pop music. With the release of their latest expansion library, the team at Toontrack has delivered an absolute masterpiece for contemporary and vintage producers alike. The new toontrack uk pop ezx celebrates over 50 years of uk pop […]
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Visual context for Arturia V Collection 6 adds four new instruments. As mastering and mixing engineers at SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing how software synthesizers handle transient response, harmonic depth, and stereo imaging. The release of Arturia’s latest bundle is a landmark moment for electronic producers, as the arturia […]
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Visual context for Soundtoys release Little Plate, free until Nov 22. The audio production community is buzzing with excitement as industry giants Soundtoys have officially launched their very first dedicated reverb plugin. With the announcement that soundtoys release little plate, free until nov 22, producers and mastering engineers have a […]
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Visual context for Dronar: Cinematic Atmospheres released. The landscapes of modern media composition and trailer music require deep, evolving textures that immediately pull the listener into another world. With the news that **dronar: cinematic atmospheres released**, composers have a powerful new tool at their disposal designed specifically to streamline this […]
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Visual context for Baby Audio release SubCulture. At SM Mastering, we are constantly on the lookout for tools that redefine low-end control and spectral balance. The recent baby audio release subculture has caught our attention as a modern benchmark in bass enhancement. Engineered specifically to analyze and augment the low-frequency […]
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In the fast-evolving world of software synthesis, getting your hands on high-end additive engines usually comes with a hefty price tag. Sound Radix is changing that narrative with their latest release. Building on the success of their original instrument, the company has just launched Radical1 Solo—a free, standalone monophonic version […]
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In modern audio mixing, controlling volume inconsistencies while maintaining musical warmth is a constant challenge. Traditional compression alone can sometimes choke a signal, while manual volume automation takes hours of painstaking work. Enter the United Plugins Autoformer—a sophisticated dynamic processor designed to combine automatic volume riding, pleasant analog-style saturation, and […]
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