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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Visual context for Thomas Dolby performs live in Roland Cloud. The intersection of classic synth-pop and modern cloud-based synthesis has reached a historic milestone. When we look at how thomas dolby performs live in roland cloud, it represents more than just a promotional virtual concert; it marks a paradigm shift […]
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Visual context for Waldorf will build the Valkyrie synth and call it Kyra. The synthesizer landscape is experiencing a massive paradigm shift, and the news that waldorf will build the valkyrie synth and call it kyra has ignited intense excitement across the hardware industry. Originally debuted at Musikmesse as the […]
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Visual context for Arturia launch 'Creation Edition’ DrumBrute and MicroBrute. As analogue synthesis and tactile hardware integration continue to dominate modern electronic music production, the recent arturia launch ‘creation edition’ drumbrute and microbrute has captured the attention of both bedroom producers and professional mastering engineers. From our perspective at SM […]
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