Reference 2 by Mastering the Mix | Tutorial & Review of Main Features

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In this video tutorial, Joshua Casper gives you an introduction to Reference 2, the latest version of the Mixing and Mastering audio analysis VST Plugin from Mastering the Mix. You will learn how to get started using Reference 2 and get a review of the main features.
What Is REFERENCE?
REFERENCE helps you get closer than ever to the sound of your favorite music. It does this by giving you the tools and insights you need to get your productions sounding more like your reference tracks. This page will explain the features and show you how to get the most value from this incredibly powerful plugin.
✓ Compare your mix or master to up to 12 reference tracks and create multiple loops so you can quickly compare various sections of your track to your reference.
✓ Instantly and accurately match the loudness of your track and your references. This is crucial for a fair comparison and for making informed decisions on how to shape your sound.
✓ Visual and actionable insights to make matching the true peak, loudness, EQ balance, punch, and stereo width of your reference tracks easier than ever.
✓ Includes an additional source plugin called REFSEND that allows you to bypass entire FX chains to make loudness-matched A/B comparisons.
✓ A great investment in yourself! REFERENCE customers often say this is their most-used plugin. Keep REFERENCE open during your sessions to help you efficiently create pro-sounding music.
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[@alvyntan7834]

These loops sound like Ive just won a mission in GTA

[@nikirose7673]

I was thinking porn music lol

[@HamadArty]

I don’t know, they remind me of Jet Set Radio

[@rickydee2152]

Really helpful tutorial. Love this plugin. Thank you

[@dogmate999]

This was a great tutorial. Thank you.

[@lambrostaklis9246]

How does this compare to Ozone reference plug-in?

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks, that helped a ton

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

Why does my Line Level seem to change (as if to another song) when I flip from my Original to the Reference (not changing the ref)? Shouldn't it always be the same difference/match curve of the two files? I understand the Width changes to show each file but not the Level line.

[@jijiseven]

Have the same question.

[@alvarthechemist]

I have exactly the same issue. Has someone solved it?

[@tendingtropic7778]

thanks! what does this plugin do that A/B metric from ADPTR can't?

[@jayharlinmusic]

Great video ! I didnt realise you could free the difference :O

[@JimmoBeats-si5vm]

Thanks🕊

[@Noddyliten]

Where do you get the reference tracks? Everything is on spotify these day, so where to get the .mp3 file?

[@PluginBoutiqueOfficial]

There are many ways to get reference tracks. Beatport.com allows you to download the files and you can even get the full .WAV as well. - JC

[@azomyte]

This is great I've just started it using this plug-in At 2:07 - negative 14 short term or integrated for streaming?

[@rickblackers88]

Great!!

[@mehulparekh-mehvl8208]

Thanks for this 👍👍👍

[@montanamaxxamillion]

i need that Ableton theme

[@nikirose7673]

How come there's no LUFS meter on the reference track? Is that an optional selection or something?

[@JCConrad]

Intriguing.

[@retsmej]

bassroom & mixroom does this automatically for a reference track

[@BimasJr]

the green line doesn't appear...why? Using the trial version

[@nykytahalko6876]

try to hold ctrl while clicking

[@Rio-uv1gs]

How does this compare to master assistant in Izotope 9 Advanced?

[@alextorchio5625]

This plug in only help you to compare your song to a reference track.Ozone master assistance can put eq, multi band compressor and a limiter to your track, Reference not, is just a comparison plug in (but very helpful).

[@lil_floofer]

🔥

[@emeremusic]

7:47 punch dots

[@Bruuj]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@gregoryanderson2519]

Wow - I've heard such great things about this plugin, but the whole trinity display is a confusing mess. I find it completely unusable.

[@LuckyFlesh]

RTFM? 😊

[@gregoryanderson2519]

How does that improve the usability of the design?@@LuckyFlesh

[@edwardrieck]

The ding in your intro is too loud

[@edwardrieck]

🥴

[@86crush]

First issue: Too many options. Lost me early in the video. Second issue: “reference tracks” aren’t exactly easy to come by these days (we aren’t ripping CD’s anymore 🤦🏻‍♂️) And finally, isn’t it better to just use your ears to reference instead of clicking around a weird UI? Seems like overkill. IMHO

[@LuckyFlesh]

I get my CD quality tracks from Qobuz.