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Mastering the Mix

Reference 3

Match The Sound Of Your Favorite Tracks. 

Mastering the Mix - Reference 3 Plugins & FX Software GUI Artwork

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Product Overview

REFERENCE 3 compares your mix to professional reference tracks and tells you exactly what to adjust. It automatically suggests the best reference tracks for your project, shows precise EQ and stereo width corrections, flags phase issues and overcompression, and provides written mixing instructions across low, mid, and high frequency bands. Everything is level-matched for fair comparison. Compatible with all major DAWs on Mac and Windows.

Upgrade Offer: If you already own Reference 2 you can upgrade to Reference 3 and save 50%. Use code REF50UPGRADE at checkout. You must have purchased Reference 2 from Loot Audio for this code to work.

DETAILS

01 Import Your References

Load up an instance of REFERENCE as the final plugin on your master bus and import your reference tracks into the library.

02 Smart Reference Tracks

REFERENCE automatically suggests the best-matching references from your library based on analysis of the track you’re working on.

03 No Mistakes

Auto-looping automatically loops the loudest section of your reference track.

Mix Descriptors displays each reference’s tonal balance, stereo width, dynamics, and loudness, and how they compare to most professional releases.

04 Masterscope

Shows the exact EQ and stereo width adjustments needed to match your reference track. It also highlights phase issues and overcompression.

05 Mix Balance

Suggests gain adjustments for your vocals, drums, music, and bass to match your reference.

06 Mix Instructor

Tells you in written words exactly what you need to do to match your reference track. With band solo for added clarity.

07 Match %

Shows how closely your tonal balance, stereo, dynamics, and loudness match your reference. So you can quantify your progress.

WHATS NEW IN V3

• Smart Reference Tracks automatically recommend the best references from the user's personal library based on the sonic profile of their current mix.
• Mix Descriptor Tags label every reference track with tonal balance, width, dynamics, and loudness characteristics so users choose the right comparison instantly.
• Rebuilt Master Scope unifies all visual analysis into one view: Level Line (EQ corrections), Width Display (stereo adjustments), phase analysis, and overcompression detection.
• Mix Instructor provides real-time written guidance across low, mid, and high bands, with the ability to solo each band.
• Match Percentage gives a live score showing how close the mix is to the reference, quantifying progress as adjustments are made.
• Mix Balance suggests gain adjustments for vocals, drums, music, and bass to match the relative balance of the reference track.
• Smart Loop automatically finds and loops the loudest section of every reference track.
• Track Align automatically syncs alternate versions of the same mix or master for seamless comparison.
• Improved Level Match with smarter perceived-loudness matching for more reliable comparisons.
• REFSEND lets users A/B any plugin chain or mastering chain with level matching, phase alignment, and full Master Scope analysis.

Additional Information

Mac System Requirements

OS X 10.15 or higher. 64-bit AU, VST 3 or AAX host. Apple Silicon Native.

Windows System Requirements

Windows 10 or higher. 64-bit VST 3 or 64-bit AAX host.

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Metering, Measuring, VU and RMS Tools

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