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REFERENCE 2

  • Updated

V2.0.9: Build Mar 20, 2026

This update includes:

  • Reference tracks now reload on a sample rate change in all DAWs (previously Reaper only).
  • Manual align delay is now restored correctly when reloading a session.
  • Fixed REFSEND not loading correctly when its state was saved alongside a REFERENCE preset.
  • Fixed REFSEND playback bug and gain spikes when using REFSEND with the bypassed FX chain.
  • Fixed reference tracks going silent when re-opening a session if the plugin was closed.
  • Fixed a crash when deleting the last reference track.
  • Fixed selected reference track recall.
  • Fixed compatibility issues with Wavelab 12.
  • Fixed transport handling in Audacity on macOS and Windows.
  • Fixed audition shortcut key behaviour.
  • Fixed erratic gain slider value labels.
  • Improved level matching when a track is auto-aligned.
  • Added a short delay before hover labels appear over reference tracks.
  • Improved wording of the unknown sample rate warning.
  • General crash fixes and reference track tooltip improvements.

V2.0.8: 

This update includes:

  • Bug fixes for loading reference tracks

V2.0.7: 

This update includes:

  • Bug fixes for level matching
  • Updates for authorisation.

V2.0.6: Build Dec 19, 2023

This update includes:

  • Bug fixes
  • Increased manual track align adjustment to 30 seconds.

V2.0.5: Build Jul 25, 2022

This update includes:

  • Bug Fixes

 

V2.0.4: Build Jun 23, 2022

This update includes:

  • Manual gain settings remembered per reference track.
  • Version number corrected.

 

V2.0.3: Build May 6, 2022

This update includes:

  • Hot Keys can be switched off in settings.

  • Issue whereby dropping a reference track does not load fixed.
  • Issue where multiple copies of the same reference loads fixed.
  • Windows tooltips layout fixed.

  • Known Bug: Manual gain settings not remembered per reference track (fixed for 1.7 release).

 

V2.0.2: Build Dec 22, 2021

This update includes:

  • Updates to licensing and AAX
  • Bug Fixes

 

V2.0.1: Build Feb 12, 2021

This update includes:

  • Big Sur + Apple Silicon support optimizations specifically for the new Apple M1 processor.
  • Improved graphics performance.
  • Updated authorization error messages with links to fast solutions.
  • Reduced UI height to fit on smaller screens. UI height now adjustable.
  • Issue where level matching can cause spikes in volume now fixed.
  • Fixes for looping issues and Cubase/Wavelab compatibility.
  • Level Line EQ set to 'Match' by default. This means the EQ line you see in the Trinity Display is the exact curve to dial into your EQ to sound like your selected reference track.
  • Bug fixes

 

V2 Build Nov 6, 2020

  • Complete user interface refresh with user experience and workflow improvements.
  • Expanded level matching options. You can level match your references to your original track, or the quietest track, or set all tracks to -14LUFS.
  • Improved EQ balance algorithm that goes deeper into the differences between the tonal balance of your song and your reference track and displays a complete curve.
  • EQ balance algorithm can display the EQ curve needed to get your mix sounding like your reference or the inverted difference depending on your preferences.
  • Stereo width analysis and visual improvements.
  • REFERENCE now comes with an additional source plugin called REFSEND that allows you to bypass entire FX chains to make loudness-matched A/B comparisons. This keeps you honest with yourself about the changes you're making to your music and ensures positive progress.
  • New metering layout, with peak, dBTP (decibels true peak) LUFS integrated and short-term options.
  • A more accurate and reliable track align algorithm.
  • Switching between the original and reference track can be MIDI mapped, allowing switching even when the plugin interface isn't open or selected.
  • Bug Fixes

REFERENCE 2 is a free update for everyone who owns REFERENCE 1. Download and run the latest installer from https://www.masteringthemix.com/products/reference to upgrade. Your existing license will work to keep REFERENCE activated.

 

Known Issues:

  • Punch dots reversed movement. This will be solved in next update.

 

V1.1.1: Build Oct 26, 2019

  • Bug fixes
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