Visual context for Messe 2018: Elysia Skulpter 500. In the evolving landscape of professional audio recording, the quest for the ultimate front-end signal path remains a top priority for engineers and producers. During our coverage of the Frankfurt music trade show, the groundbreaking release of the messe 2018: elysia skulpter […]
Read MoreThe transition of professional recording environments to networked audio protocols has been one of the most significant architectural shifts in modern studio history. When we look back at the profound impact of the messe 2018: rme digiface avb & dante announcement, it becomes clear that RME anticipated the industry’s need […]
Read MoreAs mastering engineers, we are constantly analyzing how different sound sources translate across diverse playback systems. During our retrospective analysis of landmark synthesizer and keyboard releases, one particular lineup stands out for democratizing high-fidelity acoustic emulation in the portable arranger market. Revealed at the Musikmesse trade show, the messe 2018: […]
Read MoreAt the Musikmesse trade show in Frankfurt, Audio-Technica unveiled an exciting addition to their critically acclaimed M-Series monitoring lineup. Officially introduced as the messe 2018: audio-technica ath-m60x professional monitor headphones, these cans target broadcast, studio tracking, and mobile production environments. Combining the powerful sonic performance of their predecessors with a […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we analyze how iconic analog topologies transition to the modern hybrid studio. During our review of classic gear adaptations, the announcements of the namm 2018: chandler tg opto & tg12345 mkiv 500 series modules stood out as a watershed moment for 500-series enthusiasts. Bringing the historic EMI […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are constantly tracking industry innovations that lower the barrier to entry for high-quality music production and reference-grade monitoring. The ground-breaking announcement of the namm 2018: adam audio reveal t series monitors lineup marked a significant milestone for project studio owners worldwide. Historically, premium German engineering from […]
Read MoreThe landscape of analog hardware synthesis experienced a massive shift when Arturia announced its next-generation ecosystem. The unveiling of NAMM 2018: Arturia MiniBrute 2, 2S & RackBrute changed the landscape of semi-modular desktop synthesizers. It bridged the gap between traditional keyboard performance, advanced step-sequencing, and custom Eurorack configurations. For mixing […]
Read MoreThe audio engineering community witnessed a major shift in desktop studio capability during the winter of 2018. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware developments that empower project studios to achieve professional-grade translation. The announcement of the namm 2018: audient intro id44 interface marked a significant milestone for producers demanding […]
Read MoreThe annual NAMM show is always a hotbed for groundbreaking audio technology, and back in 2018, Focusrite stole the spotlight by expanding their highly acclaimed Clarett range. For years, Clarett was synonymous with ultra-fast, high-bandwidth Thunderbolt connectivity, leaving many PC users and legacy Mac owners longing for a compatible alternative. […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we understand that a flawless master starts with a pristine recording. Over the years, we have analyzed numerous microphone technologies designed to optimize the tracking process, but few caught our attention quite like the announcement of the namm 2018: lewitt lct 441 flex. Introduced as a highly […]
Read More