Visual context for Roland unveil Boutique SH-01 & TR-08 and AIRA sampler . The electronic music production world has been set abuzz as roland unveil boutique sh-01 & tr-08 and aira sampler hardware units designed to recapture the legendary sounds of the ’80s and ’90s. For mastering engineers and hybrid studio […]
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Roland launch SE-02 analogue monosynth | SM Mastering
Visual context for Roland launch SE-02 analogue monosynth. The electronic music community is experiencing a massive wave of excitement as we witness the official roland launch se-02 analogue monosynth. Developed as the debut product in the new Roland Boutique Designer Series, this collaborative powerhouse represents a groundbreaking joint venture between […]
Read MoreLegendary Mini-Oramics machine to make a rare public appearance | SM Mastering
Visual context for Legendary Mini-Oramics machine to make a rare public appearance. The history of electronic music is paved with visionary inventors who reshaped how we conceptualize sound creation. Among these pioneers, Daphne Oram stands as a towering figure. As the co-founder and first director of the legendary BBC Radiophonic […]
Read MoreSubotnick: Portrait of an Electronic Music Pioneer | SM Mastering
Visual context for Subotnick: Portrait of an Electronic Music Pioneer. As audio mastering engineers, we are constantly analyzing the evolution of electronic soundscapes and the sonic pioneers who laid the groundwork for today’s music production techniques. With the announcement of Waveshaper Media’s new documentary project, **Subotnick: Portrait of an Electronic […]
Read MoreSuperbooth: Behringer Model D is real | SM Mastering
Visual context for Superbooth: Behringer Model D is real. The global synthesizer community has been buzzing with anticipation and skepticism over the past several months, but the wait is officially over. Following intense industry rumors surrounding a potential clones-and-recreations initiative, we can confidently confirm that the highly anticipated analog desktop […]
Read MoreNI launch new Reaktor Blocks at Superbooth | SM Mastering
Visual context for NI launch new Reaktor Blocks at Superbooth. The Berlin-based Superbooth exhibition has always been a hotbed for modular synthesizer innovation, and this year is no exception. As Native Instruments continues to bridge the gap between hardware flexibility and digital precision, the announcement that the **ni launch new […]
Read MoreSuperbooth17 full programme announced | SM Mastering
Visual context for Superbooth17 full programme announced. The global electronic music community is buzzing with excitement now that the superbooth17 full programme announced is official. Taking place in Berlin, this trade fair-cum-festival has solidified its reputation as the premier gathering for synthesizer enthusiasts, sound designers, and hardware manufacturers. This year, […]
Read MoreSpitfire & BT’s Phobos convolution synth revealed | SM Mastering
Visual context for Spitfire & BT's Phobos convolution synth revealed. The landscape of sound design is constantly shifting, but occasionally, a tool emerges that completely redefines how we process audio. When the official release of spitfire & bt’s phobos convolution synth revealed a collaborative effort between Spitfire Audio and electronic […]
Read MoreFrap Tools update the Magnolia | SM Mastering
Visual context for Frap Tools update the Magnolia. With the recent announcement, the frap tools update the magnolia synthesizer with a series of crucial improvements that bridge the gap between boutique analog design and digital studio integration. Following its highly successful unveiling at Superbooth 2025, Frap Tools’ debut polyphonic synthesizer […]
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