8.3Great
Mastering The Mix LEVELS by Mastering The Mix. All-in-one metering for LUFS, true peak, stereo, bass space, and phase—actionable checks without a full Insight suite.
Plugin comparison
Mastering The Mix LEVELS vs Voxengo SPAN
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.8Great
Voxengo SPAN is a free real-time FFT spectrum analyzer plugin with multi-channel modes, correlation metering, and EBU R128 / K-system level tools.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Voxengo SPAN comes out ahead (8.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Mastering The Mix LEVELS | Voxengo SPAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, VST, AU, AAX |
| Type | Mix/master metering suite | FFT spectrum analyzer / metering utility |
| Meters | LUFS, true peak, stereo, bass space, phase | — |
| Developer | Mastering The Mix | — |
| Price | — | Free |
| Formats | — | VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit) |
| Platforms | — | Windows and macOS |
| Metering | — | EBU R128, K-system, RMS, true peak, correlation |
| Manual | — | Official SPAN user guide PDF on Voxengo site |
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