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 MoreAt SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for innovative tools that redefine how artists interact with electronic instruments. When the news broke regarding the expressive e showcase subsequent 37 integration for moogfest, our team of professional mastering engineers immediately recognized its potential for studio workflows. Combining the tactile, […]
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Visual context for Prophet X uses filter from new audio chip makers. The release of Dave Smith Instruments’ flagship hybrid synthesizer marked a massive milestone in modern electronic instrument design. As professional mastering engineers, we constantly analyze the physical hardware components that define an instrument’s iconic sonic signature. The synth […]
Read MoreWhen Black Corporation unveiled their latest analog masterpiece, the synthesizer community stood still. Unveiled during the iconic European trade show, the **superbooth 2018: black corporation kijimi** announcement immediately captured the attention of mastering engineers and sound designers alike. Inspired by the extremely rare and legendary French synthesizer, the RSF Polykobol, […]
Read MoreAt SM Mastering, we are always on the lookout for hardware that redefines portability and sound quality. The announcement and reveal of the superbooth 2018: ik multimedia uno synth marked a significant shift in the portable analog synthesizer market. As IK Multimedia’s first foray into the hardware synthesizer world, this […]
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 MoreAt SM Mastering, we constantly search for unique sound sources that push the boundaries of modern music production. The contemporary electronic music landscape is filled with digital clones and classic subtractive recreations, but occasionally, an instrument arrives that completely redefines physical interaction with sound. The theresyn is a theremin and […]
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Visual context for Modal announce sub-$300 SKULPT polysynth. Recently, the synthesiser world stood still as we saw the **modal announce sub-$300 skulpt polysynth** development, a groundbreaking move by British synth makers Modal Electronics. From our perspective here at SM Mastering, when a hardware manufacturer introduces a highly affordable, portable instrument […]
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Visual context for Roland announce new System-500 synth modules. The modular synthesizer world is buzzing with excitement. When legacy brands like Roland announce new system-500 synth modules, the electronic music production and mastering communities pay close attention. Roland’s return to fully analog, fully modular synthesis in the widely compatible Eurorack […]
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Visual context for IK Multimedia introduce hardware monosynth: the UNO Synth. The analog synthesizer market has experienced a massive renaissance over the last decade, but few announcements have stirred up quite as much excitement for budget-conscious producers as when SM Mastering Audio Articles first reported on this release. When industry […]
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