It’s always a pain to have to go look for it from the web or your hard drive. The manual is not accessible from within the plugin.

It also gives you some small tips beyond the basic usage. If you want to know what reference tracks I’m using, I’ve posted them on my Patreon. Over time this helps me learn the reference material better, makes comparing quicker and easier and leads to more consistent results. I don’t like to change up my reference material too much. I like how the phase and stereo image metering are done in particular,

Comparing to other well mixed and mastered music so that I know where my mix/master stands in the bigger picture.Īlthough it’s not my only metering solution, I often use it for the metering alone.

Metric AB makes it very handy with the option to sync the playback to your DAW.

Comparing to previous/alternative mixes/masters of the same track I’m working on.

I use Metric AB for production/mixing as well as mastering. It grounds my ears and helps me make sure I’m moving the project into the right direction. Other than the first creative phase of a project, I’m always doing reference listening.

User manual accessible from within the plugin.

An option for the loudness matching to turn everything down by a necessary amount if the material begins to clip after matching.

A configurable spectrogram display would make the spectrum analysis more complete.

It would be nice to have more colours for the metering to indicate intensity.

Better calibrated octave views for the spectrum analyzer.

These things would make it even better for me. Feature requestsĪfter having used this for years, I do have a few small feature requests.

The SPL Hawkeye plugin has an excellent 1/3 octave view that is perfectly calibrated – I prefer to use that for spectrum analysis. The plot view works fine in the spectrum, but it’s not ideal for determining the overall balance of a track. It makes the low end look like it’s clipping even when there is plenty of headroom left. It’s fine to use but I wish it was a little bit bigger.Īnother gripe I have with it is that the way the octave views in the the spectrum are calibrated. On my screen (2560 x 1440) the smaller bits of text feel a little too small to me. There is no nonsense going on to distract you from what is important. I appreciate the clean looks and interface of this plugin.

Five analysis and metering modes (spectrum, correlation, stereo image, dynamics & loudness).

Set loop and cue points that sync with your DAW.

Load up to 16 reference tracks in any format.

Compare your audio to reference music with the click of a button.

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