Mastering The Mix REFERENCE vs Voxengo SPAN
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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.
Specs compared
| Mastering The Mix REFERENCE | Voxengo SPAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Formats | AU (Mac), VST3, AAX | VST3, VST, AU, 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 | — |
| Type | — | FFT spectrum analyzer / metering utility |
| 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 |
See the full plugin database for more comparisons.