Visual context for Spitfire Originals: Mrs Mills Piano. At SM Mastering, we often encounter mixes that require a specific tonal character to cut through dense arrangements without overpowering the low-mid frequencies. One of the most characterful tools available today for achieving this classic, bright, and percussive keyboard texture is the […]
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Visual context for Spitfire expand Abbey Road One range. The world of orchestral sampling has reached a massive milestone with the announcement that spitfire expand abbey road one range with two new targeted libraries. Abbey Road Studio One is arguably the most famous acoustic recording space in film history, hosting […]
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Visual context for Spitfire Originals Cimbalom. When searching for unique acoustic textures that can pierce through a dense mix without cluttering the mid-range, the unique character of the spitfire originals cimbalom provides an exquisite solution. Originating as a traditional hammered dulcimer common in Central-Eastern European music, the cimbalom has found […]
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Visual context for NAMM 2021: EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition. The virtual orchestration landscape received a monumental upgrade during the virtual winter NAMM season. As mastering engineers, we constantly monitor how raw sound sources evolve, because high-quality virtual instruments translate directly to cleaner, more dynamic masters. The announcement of namm […]
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Visual context for Spitfire team up with Abbey Road. The orchestral sampling landscape has shifted dramatically now that Spitfire team up with Abbey Road to deliver a new benchmark in cinematic sound design. For years, composers and bedroom producers alike have sought the exact sonic signature of London’s legendary Studio […]
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Visual context for Eddie Kramer SDX unveiled by Toontrack. As professional mastering engineers, we constantly seek tools that capture authentic acoustic spaces and legendary performances. This search has led us to analyze the monumental release of the **eddie kramer sdx unveiled by toontrack** (officially titled the Legacy of Rock SDX). […]
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Visual context for Native Instruments release Stradivari Violin. Now that the native instruments release stradivari violin is official, composers and music producers have unprecedented access to one of the most coveted stringed instruments in music history. Native Instruments has officially expanded their virtual instrument lineup with this meticulously sampled 1727 […]
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Visual context for Free Orchestra from ProjectSAM. In the modern landscape of music production, film scoring, and mastering, having access to high-fidelity symphonic textures is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. For producers seeking premium orchestral depth without a premium price tag, this is where the free orchestra from […]
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Visual context for Sample Logic unleash behemoth six-string sample library. As professional mastering engineers, we are always on the lookout for virtual instruments that provide pristine transient response and rich harmonic content. The industry is currently buzzing as Sample Logic has introduced their latest creation, shaking up the market as […]
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