NUGEN Audio MasterCheck Overview
It is a powerful plugin to help audio professionals evaluate their mixes in real-world scenarios. It provides accurate simulations of various consumer devices, such as smartphones, laptops, and streaming platforms, allowing you to hear how your mix will translate to these different playback systems.Monitoring the impact of different codecs, loudness normalization, and dynamic range control enables you to fine-tune your mix for optimal playback across all platforms.
Features of NUGEN Audio MasterCheck
Optimizing for Different Platforms
With the rise of streaming services, ensuring your music sounds great on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube is essential. MasterCheck provides presets that simulate the codecs and loudness normalization algorithms used by these services.
By auditioning your mix through these presets, you can make informed decisions on adjusting your master to ensure it meets the platform's specifications and maintains its intended sonic qualities.
Accurate Loudness and Dynamic Range Monitoring
Maintaining consistent loudness levels and dynamic range is crucial for a balanced and impactful mix. It offers comprehensive loudness monitoring tools, allowing you to analyze the loudness range, true-peak levels, and short-term and integrated loudness measurements.
By comparing your mix's loudness to various loudness standards, such as EBU R128 and ATSC A/85, you can ensure compliance and deliver a cohesive listening experience across different media.
System Requirements and Technical Details
Operating System: Windows 11/10
RAM: Minimum 4GB, recommended 8GB or more
CPU: Intel Core i5 or equivalent, minimum 2GHz
Free Disk Space: Minimum 200MB for installation
Host Application: A compatible digital audio workstation (DAW) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, or Steinberg Cubase