8.2Great
Mastering The Mix MIXROOM by Mastering The Mix. An intelligent EQ guided by tonal targets—fast balance help for mix buses and groups.
Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
Mastering The Mix MIXROOM by Mastering The Mix. An intelligent EQ guided by tonal targets—fast balance help for mix buses and groups.
TDR VOS SlickEQ is a free musical semi-parametric EQ from Tokyo Dawn Labs and Variety of Sound, with four EQ models and subtle output saturation stages.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, TDR VOS SlickEQ comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Mastering The Mix MIXROOM | TDR VOS SlickEQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Type | Intelligent / target-based EQ | Semi-parametric mixing / mastering EQ |
| Developer | Mastering The Mix | — |
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit primary) |
| Price | — | Free |
| EQ models | — | American, British, German, Soviet |
| Bands | — | Low / Mid / High + 18 dB/oct high-pass |
| Platforms | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+ |
| Collaboration | — | Variety of Sound + Tokyo Dawn Labs |
| Manual | — | https://docs.tokyodawn.net/slickeq-manual/ |
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