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, […]
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iZotope announce VocalSynth 2 plug-in | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreReason Europa synth now out as VST/AU | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreRob Papen launches accessible Go2 synth | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreIK Multimedia release Syntronik Deluxe | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreToontrack UK Pop EZX celebrates over 50 years of UK pop music | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreArturia V Collection 6 adds four new instruments | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreSoundtoys release Little Plate, free until Nov 22 | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreDronar: Cinematic Atmospheres released | SM Mastering
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 […]
Read MoreBaby Audio release SubCulture | SM Mastering
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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