REFERENCE 2 Walkthrough

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Using reference tracks is essential if you want to create pro-sounding music that translates well on all playback systems.
REFERENCE 2 is the ultimate referencing tool and will help you get closer than ever to the sound of your favorite tracks.
REFERENCE 2 makes matching the EQ balance, stereo width, compression, and loudness of your reference tracks simple. It does this by giving you the clear, and actionable insights you need to get your music sounding great and ready for release.

[@PJGiunta]

I bought it yesterday and today I have already used it with fantastic result. Simple, friendly interface. Good tutorial (this video). No need of manual!!! I am a very happy customer. well done indeed.

[@mattspence5926]

Best plug-in I bought in the last 5 years

[@TracingFlares]

I prefer this to other A B plugs i have used. Your tutorial covers best the funcionality of reference 2😊 Thanks!

[@LesVegasMusic]

Excellent update! Reference 2 looks and works great! This plugin is a must-have. Highly recommended! ✌🏼❤️

[@realmixonline]

Cool video, one thing I don't get is why you suggest to put a metering plugin before Reference? I like to put metering plugins after Reference so I can compare the loudness when switching between my mix and reference tracks in Reference...

[@Greenmantislives]

Wow Tom, I guess I get to be the first to congratulate you! You have outdone yourself with this update to Reference! Just spectacular additions to what was already a great plugin.

[@Masteringthemixlondon]

Thanks so much for the very kind words!

[@Fvfvfvxcvxcv]

Can't wait to use reference 2! I loved the original but found it a bit confusing at times, this new one looks much clearer

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

Is there anyway I can match the EQ of a original track to a reference track?I was hoping this would be a EQ match but it seems to be more a loudness match.

[@bluelagoon2275]

absolutely amazing plugin that combines some analyzers i was using before - if the algorithm works this is gonna be a game-changer. big thanks to the developers for understanding exactly what an engineer needs in a mastering session. ps: in future updates it would be great if the plugin detect the reference file bpm to create a grid that we can use to snap loop start/end points.

[@Masteringthemixlondon]

Thanks so much fro the very kind words. We actually do beat detection in the reference tracks to get start stop end points, we just don't really mention it in the documentation. It should line up pretty well :)

[@kayokk-]

As always, great work on the new version guys. Keep going. Thanks

[@donnycollins1797]

Wow just wow..I've had Reference 1 for a while now. The presets addition is awesome.

[@alessandrog5261]

What a plugin 🙏🏽😍 finally bought! Thank you!

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

"All our Ref files should be 48k... if we work in 48k in the DAW"? I have a LOT of 44k files for refs. What would the result be of converting all of those or not? I just got the update. Thanks!

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

What Era of "Country Music" did you use to get the target? Might be good to have Modern, 90's & traditional.

[@perseusblack478]

OH MY GOD SO EXCITED FOR THIS

[@RobertKgma]

The trinity display always bugged me in V1, so glad I can reverse it now. Reference 2 has been great!

[@Reggi_Sample]

When you say ‘punch’ you mean dynamic range?

[@tropical1803]

Love reference will definitely get this

[@ericwikman4131]

I love Ref2! I just used Refsend to look at the "difference" Fresh Air plugin did to a vocal. Gave me an idea of what the curve looked like. But this would be a great tool for that type of analysis if the resolution was higher... or maybe a preference to use it as such? Thanks!

[@platinum5238]

wow! This very cool update guys -_- THX

[@DubFreakuencies]

Please add the option to use reference tracks from youtube.I know the format is not lossless but not all references are available comercially, e.g. jams from one favourite producers.

[@Masteringthemixlondon]

Thanks! Here is our guide on How To Use Music From KZbin, Spotify, and Apple Music As A Reference Track www.masteringthemix.com/blogs/learn/how-to-use-music-from-youtube-spotify-and-apple-music-as-a-reference-track

[@DubFreakuencies]

@@Masteringthemixlondon thank you so much !

[@lamellmatthews]

🙌🏽 been waiting on this

[@emmitbrooks9909]

Looks like a winning tool. Much improved over original.

[@Masteringthemixlondon]

Awesome, thank you! I hope you get a ton of value from the update!

[@dronbana]

Simply Lovely.

[@nondelusional]

I have reference, how much is the cost for the upgrade to reference 2 ?

[@gooshie3]

Nice one, Tom!

[@BALROJ]

I love this plugin

[@mateusreis7978]

What is the name of the noise used to reference?

[@BateroCarbon]

Clap clap clap clap clap clap x10. Nothing more to add.

[@sergenity]

Good work!Thanks

[@Brokejake8]

Must have plugin!

[@contefedri]

Very cool thx for the update

[@Masteringthemixlondon]

Our pleasure thomas! Thanks for being an awesome customer.

[@BurntMcgurnt]

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