Visual context for Free starter modular software from Cherry Audio. In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital music production, Eurorack modular synthesis has established itself as a premier destination for sound designers seeking unparalleled sonic flexibility. Recognizing this movement, the release of the free starter modular software from cherry audio […]
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Visual context for EMS synth company 50th Anniversary. At SM Mastering, we often look back at the historical roots of electronic music, which makes celebrating the ems synth company 50th anniversary incredibly exciting for our team of engineers. Founded in London back in 1969 by Dr. Peter Zinovieff, David Cockerell, […]
Read MoreThe music production world experienced a monumental shift when Dave Smith unveiled his latest hardware masterpiece during the winter trade shows. At SM Mastering, we closely monitor hardware releases to see how they impact the modern hybrid mastering and production ecosystem. The buzz surrounding the namm 2020 — sequential pro […]
Read MoreThe synthesizer landscape experienced a fascinating shift when a compact, highly versatile hardware unit made its grand appearance in Berlin. At SM Mastering, we are constantly analyzing how portable digital instruments integrate into high-end production and mastering workflows. One of the most intriguing developments we witnessed was the introduction of […]
Read MoreIn the landscape of modern analog synthesizers, few announcements generated as much excitement among purists as the din sync – jp-one (prototype) – superbooth 2019 -demo and rundown. As mastering engineers, we are constantly analyzing the harmonic density and spectral characteristics of hardware instruments, and Din Sync’s venture into polyphonic […]
Read MoreThe hardware synthesizer and modular music market witnessed a massive paradigm shift at Berlin’s premier electronic music exhibition, where several cutting-edge performance and utility tools were officially unveiled. As professional audio mastering engineers, we constantly analyze how hardware innovations impact signal paths, transient dynamics, and overall studio workflows. The announcement […]
Read MoreThe landscape of modern analog synthesis experienced a massive shift with the announcements from Superbooth 2019. Synthesists and audio engineers alike were treated to significant hardware and firmware expansions from Korg. At the center of this excitement was the introduction of the desktop module version of the acclaimed Minilogue XD, […]
Read MoreThe introduction of the korg nts digital synth – superbooth 2019 marked a fascinating milestone in DIY hardware synthesis. Unveiled as a DIY, solder-free kit, this pocket-sized powerhouse captured the attention of electronic musicians and mastering engineers alike during its debut at Superbooth. Operating entirely on USB power, this miniature […]
Read MoreThe announcement of the korg volca nubass – superbooth 2019 edition marked a significant milestone for electronic music producers looking for authentic tube-driven warmth in a portable format. As audio mastering engineers, we continuously evaluate how new hardware synthesizers impact the frequency spectrum and dynamics of a mix. This compact […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we believe that exceptional audio production begins with versatile, high-quality sound sources. When looking back at the evolution of portable synthesis, the **modal skulpt & craftsynth 2.0 – superbooth 2019** launch marked a significant milestone for electronic musicians and sound designers alike. These highly compact, feature-rich instruments […]
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