The Ultimate Mix Reference Tool
Metric AB enables you to compare your mix to any reference mix with a simple click of the A/B button.
Just put it on your master channel and switch between your actual mix and CD or iTunes mixes by your favourite engineers and bands, other versions of your mix. Drag and drop up to 16 reference tracks into Metric AB and take advantage of features such as instant volume matching, cue and loop functions and various monitoring modes. Playback of your reference mixes can be synced with your DAW to create the perfect workflow
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PRECISION METERING TOOLS FOR MIX AND MASTERING ENGINEERS, PRODUCERS AND COMPOSERS.
Spectrum
Metric AB’s world-class FFT spectrum analyses features multiple graph types, to provide you with exactly the right visual vantage point to deconstruct the whole audio spectrum, Hertz by Hertz. The innovative zoom link feature works seamlessly to enable maximum viewing space on the UI.
Correlation
Going beyond traditional Correlation metering, Metric A|B presents a deeper, multiband view of the phase relationship throughout the whole frequency spectrum. This enables us to see which parts of the signal are producing the wider stereo information and which parts are in or out of phase.
Stereo Image
Metric AB provides a new concept in Stereo Image metering; the Spectral Pan display. This metric allows us to check the comparative left-right gain of the track over the whole frequency spectrum to make sure the mix is balanced. It gives you a visual view of the sonic movement of your track in the horizontal plane and offers insight into how spatial enhancement processors are affecting the signal.
Dynamics
Get tangible information for the dynamic range of your audio with the PSR metric. PSR is the measurement of Peak to Short Term Loudness, and it provides an insight into how compressed the audio is. High PSR values represent a wide dynamic range, whereas low PSR values indicate music is squashed and has a low dynamic range.
Loudness
Use the real-time meters to compare loudness, Integrated, Short-term and Momentary Loudness alongside Loudness Range, PLR, RMS and True-Peak metrics. Switch to the History graph to see how the loudness metrics play out through the entirety of a track. This enables us to identify problem spots that could be missed when using just the real-time meters. Use the loudness targets to help guide you to achieve the ideal balance of density and dynamics.
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FEATURE BREAKDOWN
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A-B Button
Compare your audio with a click of a button. The colour coded button always tells you which stream you are listening to and matches the analysis graphs. Blue for your mix and Orange for reference tracks.
Big playlist
With 16 tracks per preset, there’s more than enough space for an album’s worth of reference tracks. Drag and Drop tracks to load or rearrange the playlist.
Filters
Isolate the key frequencies of the mix and focus on the details. Use the presets to audition the essential ranges such as bass, mids and highs. Drag the high and low filters to find the exact spot to work on.
Playback modes
Four playback modes designed to suit all your workflow needs. Whether you want to latch to the DAW transport, restart cue points automatically, compare your own mixes or
go manual, we got your covered for every eventuality
Zoom
Select the critical frequency range and fill the screen with a simple toggle action. Or Link the Zoom to the filter range to automatically resize the display area to fit the high and low range. Works for both the Hz and dB scales.
Loudness Matching
Level the playing field between mixes. Our loudness-matching feature is a one-click operation that matches the reference track volume to your mix. This way you can focus of the quality of the audio, and not be fooled by the quantity of volume.
Monitor the Mix
Your mix needs to translate on all kinds of systems. Use the monitor section to check the integrity of the mix under all conditions including mono, individual left and right channels and Solo in place. As an extra insight, we also included the “Sides” signal extracted from M/S (mid/side).
Cue and Loop
With four cue and loop points per track, you can quickly jump to the important parts of each track. Drag or Needle-Drop cue markers into position, add a loop marker. Zoom in using the scroll wheel to fine tune the markers for perfect loop lengths.
Disk Streaming
Forget about RAM overheads with direct from disk streaming. Did you realize that a typical 5 minute MP3 track can use as much as 250 MB of RAM when working at 96k? Well with Metric AB, you don’t need or care to know because we use disk streaming instead of loading audio files into RAM. It’s harder to for us but easier for you.
Presets
Create presets for all music styles, influences and reference points. Export presets into an archive format that includes the reference tracks. This means you can easily move your project into another studio to mix or computer to do the final mix and take your references with you.
Compact GUI
Reduce the footprint and retain access to the essential functions including track selection, gain meters and faders, the monitor section and of course, the A-B button.
Display Modes
Multiple display options for the A | B visualisers. Choose from single, dual and layered modes.
Single shows the currently selected stream.
Dual shows both layers side by side. Layered shows both streams on the same graph.
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SPECIFICATION
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Supported Plugin Formats
AAX, AU, VST2, VST3
MacOS 10.9 through 10.15
Windows 7 through 10
Pro Tools 11 or higher
Most VST/VST3/AU-compatible hosts running on a supported operating system
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FULL SPECS File Formats:
PCM Up to 192k/32bit
MAC : WAV / AIFF / MP3 / FLAC / AAC / M4a
WIN : WAV / AIFF / MP3 / FLAC
Automatic Resampling at session Sample Rate.
Disk Streaming – Zero Ram overheads.
Up To 16 Tracks per preset
Playback Modes
Latch, Cue-Latch, Sync to DAW, Manual
Cue + Loop points
4 per track (x16 tracks)
Waveform Zoom
Load single or multiple files
Filters:
4 types: 12dB / 24dB / 36dB / 48dB
Filter Presets:
x5: Sub, Bass, Low Mid, Mid, High
Display Modes:
Single, Dual and Layered.
Analyses Transport:
Manual, Latch to DAW, Reset.
Zoom on graphs: Hz and dB zoom, Option to Auto Link with Filters
Monitoring:
Stereo, Mono, Left, Right, Solo in Place, Side.
Meter Scale
Regular 0-48dB, Hi-Res 0-18dB
MIDI and Automation for all major functions.
Analyses Methods:
Spectrum
Correlation (Single and Multi-Band)
Stereo Image
Dynamics PSR
Loudness (ITU and EBU compliant).
FFT graph types:
Plot, Octave, 1/3rd Octave,
Critical Frequencies,
Multi-Band (5 zones, user definable)
FFT sample rates:
512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16384
Weighting:
Flat, A, B, C, Roll 1.5, Roll 3, Roll 4.5, Roll 6
FFT Types: Hann, Hamming, Blackman, Bartlett
Independent ballistics for each analyses type.
Spectrum:
Average and Peak with Peak hold.
Correlation:
Average and Range with Range Hold.
Stereo Image:
Average and Range with Range Hold.
Dynamics:
PSR history visualizer.
PSR per track.
Target PSR value and presets.
% Over Dynamics Target.
Loudness:
Real-time meters
History visualizer.
I S U: Integrated, Short-Term, Momentary LUFS per track.
Target LUFS value visualizer.
Target LUFS presets.
True Peak, RMS, PLR per track.