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Effect
Mastering The Mix REFERENCE
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.
Mastering The Mix REFERENCE is a effect by Mastering The Mix, available in AU (Mac), VST3 and AAX formats.
Notable features include key tools. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- 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
Last verified 2026-06-18
FAQ
What does REFERENCE 3 do?
It imports professional reference tracks and compares your mix against them, showing tonal balance, stereo width, dynamics, and loudness so you can match the reference.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The official product page offers a Download Free Trial button and a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases.
Which formats and systems are supported?
On Mac it runs as 64-bit AU, VST3, or AAX with Apple Silicon native support (OS X 10.15+); on Windows it runs as 64-bit VST3 or AAX (Windows 10+).