NUGEN Audio MasterCheck 2

Plug-in normalization and reference listening to streaming platforms

• Simulation of loudness normalizations of streaming platforms
• Preview of lossy codecs used by digital distribution services
• Professional loudness control with LUFS standards
• True Peak monitoring to avoid clipping after conversion
• Analysis of master dynamics and behavior in streaming
• Essential tool for mastering engineers and producers
• Compatible with leading professional DAWs

NUGEN Audio MasterCheck 2: loudness control and streaming simulation

NUGEN Audio MasterCheck 2 is a professional plug-in designed to enable producers, sound engineers and mastering engineers to check how a mix or master will be played back on major streaming platforms. In fact, the software simulates the processes of loudness normalization and audio encoding used by digital services, allowing a preview of the final result that will reach the listener.

Thanks to this real-time simulation, surprises can be avoided after digital distribution, ensuring that the song retains the right impact, balance and dynamics even after the compression and normalization processes typical of online platforms.

Realistic simulation of streaming platforms

MasterCheck 2 allows you to monitor and compare the original signal with the version normalized according to the parameters of major music distribution platforms. This allows you to immediately understand how variations in loudness will affect the final result when listening on streaming services.

The simulation also includes a preview of lossy codecs used for digital distribution, providing an extremely useful reference during the mixing and mastering stages intended for streaming.

Professional loudness control for modern mastering

LUFS monitoring for digital platforms

The plug-in integrates measurement tools based on LUFS standards, which are essential for properly managing loudness in modern mastering. This allows you to optimize the perceived level of the song without compromising dynamics and sound quality.

True Peak and dynamics analysis

MasterCheck 2 includes True Peak monitoring to detect possible clipping that might occur after conversion or compression of the audio file by streaming platforms. Dynamic analysis also helps maintain an optimal balance between impact and transparency in the mix.

Indispensable tool for mixes and mastering intended for streaming

With the evolution of digital music distribution, checking the performance of tracks on streaming platforms has become essential. NUGEN Audio MasterCheck 2 offers a reliable reference for understanding how one's work will actually be reproduced by the platforms' normalization algorithms.

This makes it an essential tool for mastering studios, producers, and audio engineers who want to ensure consistent translation of their mixes across all digital services.

Technical Specifications.

• Type: Plug-in for streaming simulation and loudness control
• Main functions: streaming normalization simulation, lossy codec preview
• Loudness analysis: standard LUFS
• Monitoring: true peak and dynamics
• Usage: mixing and mastering intended for digital distribution
• Plug-in formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX
• Compatibility: major professional DAWs