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.
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Mastering The Mix LEVELS vs Mastering The Mix REFERENCE
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Mastering The Mix REFERENCE
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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.
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| Signal | Mastering The Mix LEVELS | Mastering The Mix REFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | AU (Mac), VST3, AAX |
| Type | Mix/master metering suite | — |
| Meters | LUFS, true peak, stereo, bass space, phase | — |
| Developer | Mastering The Mix | — |
| 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 |
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