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Here at SM Mastering, we spend countless hours analyzing the latest hardware releases to see how they integrate into a high-end recall workflow. Ye...
For engineers striving to achieve the warmth and character of vintage analog gear without the maintenance headaches of original 1960s units, the an...
The Standouts from namm 2022 – heritage audio
The buzz of the convention floor was dominated by two major hardware releases that pay homage to undisputed studio royalty. First is the Herchild s...
To give you a clearer picture of these coveted hardware units, here is a detailed specifications breakdown:
Single-channel variable-mu tube compression
Dual-channel / Stereo variable-mu tube compression
Integrating boutique analog hardware into a hybrid setup requires careful gain staging and routing. When implementing units showcased during **namm...
* **Parallel Compression:** Use the Herchild 660 on a dedicated drum parallel bus. Push the input gain slightly to saturate the tubes, blending the...
* **Mid-Side Processing:** Utilize the stereo capabilities of the Herchild 670 on your master bus in Mid-Side mode. This allows you to control the ...
* **Subtle EQ Shaping:** The Motorcity EQualiser features unique boost and cut curves. Use wide bands for mastering duties to sweeten the high freq...
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