In this free extract from How To Listen: Reference Mixes, Fab Dupont demonstrates his approach to using plugins as an aid to using reference mixes. While you can switch between your streaming platform of choice and your DAW, or import a track onto the timeline, plugins exist which offer a more complete set of tools to help. Why might you choose to use such solutions? Find out Fab’s thoughts in the video.
To find out more about Vance’s methods go to the Puremix Blog and read about it or better still watch the full video series.
We’re not familiar with the Melda plugin but If you want a complete tour of a reference mix plugin try this free video Julian made using the Metric AB plugin from ADAPTR, you’ll see it is a comprehensive solution for referencing mixes and masters. Metric AB uses its trademark big “AB” button to switch between DAW playback and reference material. It has a one-button loudness matching facility to match the level of your reference material to your DAW playback and comprehensive playback controls allowing playback to be synced to the DAW timeline or playback from cue points or loops.
This is quite a detailed walkthrough but if you were wondering why tools like this are more useful than importing a track onto your timeline this will give you some answers
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