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 Steven Slate Audio VSX
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
8.4Great
Steven Slate Audio VSX by Steven Slate Audio. Headphone monitoring with room and speaker simulations, a mix translation tool for headphone-first workflows.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Steven Slate Audio VSX comes out ahead (8.4). 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 | Steven Slate Audio VSX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 | $299 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Type | Mix/master metering suite | Headphone monitoring / room simulation system |
| Meters | LUFS, true peak, stereo, bass space, phase | — |
| Developer | Mastering The Mix | Steven Slate Audio |
| VSX 8.0 | — | Free update adds a defeatable Room control for added depth and externalization |
| Hardware | — | Requires VSX modeling headphones (Closed Back, Immersion One, Horizon One) |
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