At SM Mastering, we are always hunting for portable sound design tools that punch above their weight class, which is why the initial buzz surrounding the modal electronics skulpt — synthfest uk 2018 showcase caught our professional attention. Historically, compact synthesizers have struggled to deliver the rich, multi-dimensional sonic weight […]
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Yamaha announce new MODX synth range | SM Mastering
Visual context for Yamaha announce new MODX synth range. The synthesizer world is buzzing with excitement as yamaha announce new modx synth range, a landmark release that promises to redefine mid-tier music production hardware. Here at SM Mastering, we closely monitor how new hardware instruments impact the frequency spectrum and […]
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SynthFest UK returns Oct 6th | SM Mastering
Visual context for SynthFest UK returns Oct 6th. As the autumn season approaches, the electronic music community is buzzing with excitement because synthfest uk returns oct 6th to Sheffield’s famous Octagon Centre. This highly anticipated event, organized by Sound On Sound, serves as a central hub for synthesizer enthusiasts, sound […]
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ROLI & FXpansion launch Cypher2 sound design instrument | SM Mastering
Visual context for ROLI & FXpansion launch Cypher2 sound design instrument. We are witnessing a monumental shift in virtual analog synthesis as roli & fxpansion launch cypher2 sound design instrument, a synthesizer designed for the next generation of expressive electronic musicians. As mastering engineers at SM Mastering, we analyze software […]
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Adrian Wagner 1952-2018 | SM Mastering
Visual context for Adrian Wagner 1952-2018. In the history of electronic music and synthesis, few figures have bridged classical lineage with cutting-edge analog accessibility as brilliantly as the late British electronic composer and entrepreneur, adrian wagner 1952-2018. As the great-great-grandson of the legendary German composer Richard Wagner, Adrian inherited a […]
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Motas-6 monophonic analogue synthesizer | SM Mastering
Visual context for Motas-6 monophonic analogue synthesizer. At SM Mastering, we often encounter hardware that pushes the boundaries of modern sound design, and the latest creation from Motas Electronics is no exception. Today, we dive deep into the unique architecture of the motas-6 monophonic analogue synthesizer, a machine designed to […]
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Moog announce Subsequent 37 CV | SM Mastering
Visual context for Moog announce Subsequent 37 CV. When the team at Moog announce Subsequent 37 CV, the entire analog synthesizer community sat up and took notice. As mastering engineers, we continuously analyze the transient response, harmonic footprint, and spectral weight of new hardware instruments. The Sub 37 Tribute Edition […]
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Sound Semiconductor release huge Quad VCA data sheet | SM Mastering
Visual context for Sound Semiconductor release huge Quad VCA data sheet . In the world of professional audio engineering and synthesizer design, the voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA) stands as a foundational building block. Whether shaping the envelope of an analog synthesizer or driving the gain reduction element of a boutique mastering compressor, […]
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Dove Audio launch WTF Oscillator Kickstarter | SM Mastering
Visual context for Dove Audio launch WTF Oscillator Kickstarter. The synthesizer landscape is continuously evolving, yet truly novel synthesis methods remain a rare commodity. The recent news surrounding the dove audio launch wtf oscillator kickstarter has captured the attention of synthesists and modular enthusiasts worldwide. Developed by Paula Maddox, the […]
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Arturia announce lower-cost DrumBrute Impact | SM Mastering
Visual context for Arturia announce lower-cost DrumBrute Impact. The hardware synthesizer market has experienced an analogue renaissance over the past decade, and the latest news has electronic music producers and hybrid-studio owners incredibly excited. As **Arturia announce lower-cost DrumBrute Impact**, budget-conscious studios finally have access to an aggressive, high-energy analog […]
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