Mastering The Mix REFERENCE 3 - Perpetual License

REFERENCE is a mix and master analysis plug-in made by Mastering The Mix, a UK developer of audio tools for music producers. It is built for producers and mixing or mastering engineers who compare their work with commercial tracks and want clear, practical indications of what to change instead of guessing by ear. This listing is a license key for the plug-in: it is linked to your Mastering The Mix account, from which the installer is downloaded and the software is activated.

This product is a perpetual license key for Mastering The Mix REFERENCE 3: it does not expire and can be used on 1 device running macOS and Windows. The key is delivered by email together with the activation instructions.

You load REFERENCE on the master bus of your session, drop in one or more reference tracks and switch between them and your mix at the same perceived loudness. The analysis then shows where tonal balance, stereo width, dynamics and loudness differ, so you can make targeted corrections with your usual equaliser, compressor and limiter.

Key Features:

• Smart reference suggestions: The plug-in looks through your library of reference tracks and proposes the ones that suit the current mix best, so you do not have to pick them by trial and error.
• Master Scope: A visual display shows the EQ and stereo width changes needed to get closer to the reference and warns about phase problems or heavy compression.
• Mix Instructor: Written guidance explains in plain words which adjustments would bring your track closer to the chosen reference.
• Mix Balance: Suggests level changes for the main elements of the mix, such as vocals, drums, instruments and bass.
• Match percentage: A single score shows how closely tonal balance, stereo width, dynamics and loudness of your track match the reference.
• Loudness-matched comparison: Reference tracks are played back at the same perceived level as your mix, so louder material does not mislead your judgement.

Product Details:

• Product: Mastering The Mix REFERENCE
• Version: 3
• License Type: perpetual license key, no expiry
• Platform: macOS and Windows
• Devices: 1 device
• Language: English interface
• Delivery: license key and instructions by email after payment confirmation (usually within a few hours)
• Activation: the key is linked to your account with the software vendor (sign in or create one)
• Region: not specified – if you need activation in a specific country, contact us before ordering
• Publisher: Mastering The Mix

System Requirements:

• Operating System: Windows or macOS, 64-bit
• Host application: An audio workstation that loads VST3, AU (macOS) or AAX plug-ins

How to Activate:

1. Create an account or sign in to your existing one on the Mastering The Mix website.
2. Register the license key received by email in your account.
3. Download the installer for your operating system from the account and install the plug-in.
4. Open REFERENCE in your audio workstation and complete the activation with your account details or license key when asked.

Delivery:

This product is delivered digitally. After your purchase is confirmed, the license key and activation guidance are sent to the email address provided at checkout. Delivery times may vary depending on the product type.