{"product_id":"refract-mastering-assistant","title":"REFRACT: Mastering Assistant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREFRACT: Mastering Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e listens to your mix and masters it towards a genre in one click: tonal balance, band dynamics, stereo image and loudness. Put it last on your master bus, press ASSIST, play the loudest part of your song for 20 seconds, and compare the result with a single click on BYPASS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a precise reference tool. Load reference tracks, or let REFRACT listen to a song playing on your computer, and see band by band where your mix differs in level, width and dynamics — then switch between them at matched loudness or match your mix to one or several references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it belongs in your session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMastering without a reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e genre targets measured from professionally released masters, not drawn curves. REFRACT moves your mix towards what those masters share; the Target control decides how far.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest comparisons:\u003c\/strong\u003e level-matched MIX\/REF switching, bit-exact bypass, and references that are never processed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMastering-grade moves:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle, musical changes, a low end that never pumps, and a limiter that only shaves the peaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e a four-step progress strip (Listen, Match, Loudness, Done) and plain-language notes such as “Sub 2.9 dB quieter than Modern Metal masters”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssistant: one-click mastering towards Modern Metal, Metalcore, Classic Heavy Metal or Rock, with automatic genre recognition; more genres coming as free updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyse: Mid\/Side spectra against the genre or a reference, six bands with level, width and dynamics, 3D spectrum over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: match tone, band dynamics and the stereo image to one or several references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEQ: the matched curve plus six bands of your own (bell, shelves, cuts) on Stereo, Mid or Side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle dynamics in six bands, a clipper and a transparent output limiter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoudness, peak and stereo meters for your mix and the reference side by side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresets, keyboard shortcuts, a scalable window that remembers its size, and a detailed User Guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 10\/11 64-bit: VST3 and standalone app (ASIO, WASAPI).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 11 or newer on Apple Silicon: VST3, Audio Unit and standalone app. Intel Macs are not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in any DAW that loads VST3 or Audio Unit plugins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant download with free lifetime updates. Included in the All-Access Pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Develop Device","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55617257177430,"sku":"DD-REFRACT-100","price":2438.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2599\/2974\/files\/refract-main-product_c537b211-b958-4fa3-badd-eaf4c99900da.png?v=1791311147","url":"https:\/\/developdevice.com\/products\/refract-mastering-assistant","provider":"Develop Device","version":"1.0","type":"link"}