I mean, you can technically do the same within your DAW, just pick a reference track, load a frequency analyzer, then a dynamic meter, hopefully you also have LUFS metering vst to check different standards, then match the levels of your track and your reference track; add another reference track, match levels, then another one, etc.; maybe you are gonna have to go back to the mix session to change a couple of things; ¿What if you wanted to do the same in the mix project? Maybe you don't wanna start cluttering up the session with heavy cpu vsts, or if you want to do the same there, you are probably gonna have to repeat all that process for every song project you have, and by doing that, you are probably wasting a couple of minutes on something that could be set up with just one plugin; Metric AB is one of those plugins that makes the workflow really easy for everyone, specially when mastering.
Awesome Universal Tool!
★★★★★
by LorenzoMJr
The Metric AB plugin is an awesome universal tool that allows potential purchasers the ability to compare any reference track to a current audio -"mix" and/or -"master" session for achieving the best possible sounding (final) "mix" and/or "master". Aside from music -mixing and -mastering, I use this awesome "game-changer" tool (as one of many components) in my post-production process for creating the highest quality of professional dialogue- and foley- audio. As such, I wouldn't be able to achieve the great results that I have so far, if I hadn't purchased the Metric AB plugin. The Metric AB plugin is a 5-star plugin.
Great
★★★★☆
by Osiris
Great plugin! Recommend this to anyone in need of reference A/B-ing. Lots of options. These kind of plugin can really make a difference in the end. $199 isn't cheap, but got a great deal on it so I decided to buy it. No regrets at all.
Just BUY it!
★★★★★
by Craig
I have had Metric AB for awhile. Finally started using it today... Oh wow! Unbelievably helpful! Beginners can start to use it in minutes. Pro engineers have their hands, eyes, and ears full. This should be everyone's #1 plug-in to buy. It'll help you use every other plugin you have -- to reach your desired mix targets from your choice of reference tracks.
Indispensable utility tool
★★★★★
by Shaw
An immediate buy after demoing. Really really well organized and handy to use. It helps keep ears fresh while working into the intensive details out of a mix.
Excelente herramienta de visualización y análisis
★★★★★
by clbustos
Existen múltiples herramientas para visualización muy buenas, muchas de ellas gratuitas. Lo interesante de Metric AB es la posibilidad de analizar tanto la pista con la que se está trabajando desde muchas perspectivas, así como comparar esta pista con otra pista de referencia. Destacaría dos aspectos. - Lo primero que destaca es el flexible analizador de espectro. Se puede cambiar rápidamente de la visión por octava, tercio de octava, frecuencias relevantes y continuo, así como activar un filtro paso bajo, medio o alto sobre el analizador, para poder profundizar el análisis de alguna sección problemática. Un truco muy útil es ir octava por octava con la pista de referencia, para ajustar el nivel general y detectar algún instrumento que esté en una frecuencia que no le corresponde. - Otra herramienta muy útil es el analizador de imagen estereo por grupo de frecuencias. Permite detectar, por ejemplo, una imagen estereo inestable en alguna frecuencia particular, lo que suele pasar por grabaciones irregulares de la batería. También son muy buenos los indicadores de RMS, pico real y loudness, aunque hay herramientas especializadas que lo hacen un tanto mejor.
Metric AB
★★★★★
by aateks
A true game changer, one of the best side wings in the studio. Worth every penny :) Awesome for comparing reference mixes and checking yours on it's own as well, have plenty of good analysing options. At discounted prices it's a real no brainer. I love it.
良いプラグイン んだけど
★★★★★
by cat
ミックスにおいて素晴らしいプラグイン だけど、MacOSで日本語の名前の曲が文字化けするのを直して欲しい It's a great plugin in the mix, but I want you to fix the garbled Japanese name song on MacOS
RIZE
★★★★★
by RIZE
VERY GOOD
Main Out
★★★★★
by Tantra 2
I always using this one for to see my final mix and also to mastering music. Helps a lot setting a Lufs meter Target and then compress/limit my tracks according that. Very helpful view also.