Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
Effect / Mastering The Mix
REFERENCE 3 is a plugin that lets you A/B your mix against professional reference tracks and shows what adjustments are needed to match them.
Replika XT is a creative multi-mode delay plugin with five modeled delay modes and advanced options for echoes, width, and sound design.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Replika XT comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Mastering The Mix REFERENCE | Replika XT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $69.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Formats | AU (Mac), VST3, AAX | VST, VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX |
| Price (official) | £59.00 GBP (no fixed USD price shown; site offers a currency selector) | — |
| Formats (Mac) | 64-bit AU, VST3, or AAX host; Apple Silicon native | — |
| Formats (Windows) | 64-bit VST3 or 64-bit AAX host | — |
| Key tools | Mix Descriptors, Masterscope, Mix Balance, Mix Instructor, and Match % | — |
| Mac requirements | OS X 10.15 or higher | — |
| Windows requirements | Windows 10 or higher | — |
| Product type | — | KOMPLETE Effect (Delay) |
| Delay modes | — | Five: Modern, Vintage Digital, Analogue, Tape, Diffusion |
| Effects | — | Seven time-based and pitch effects |
| Download size | — | 266 MB |
| Platforms | — | Windows (64-bit): VST, VST3, AAX / Mac (64-bit): VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Use | — | Plug-in in any host/DAW |
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