Visual context for Moog debut semi-modular Grandmother synth. When Moog Music announced their latest creation at Moogfest, the industry took notice. The moog debut semi-modular grandmother synth has quickly become a cornerstone of modern electronic music production. Featuring a built-in arpeggiator, step sequencer, and a genuine physical spring reverb tank, […]
Read MoreThe electronic music production landscape shifted significantly when the **superbooth 2018: polyend/dreadbox medusa** collaboration was first introduced to the public. Combining the raw, uncompromising analog warmth of Greek synthesizer pioneers Dreadbox with the innovative, forward-thinking digital sequencing expertise of Poland’s Polyend, this hybrid machine stands out as a landmark instrument. […]
Read MoreThe legendary status of the Yamaha NS-10M is undisputed in the professional recording industry. For decades, these white-coned monitors have served as the ultimate litmus test for midrange translation. However, since Yamaha discontinued production of the original drivers, maintaining these classic monitors has become an increasingly difficult chore. Fortunately, the […]
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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 […]
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