Stop the Loudness Deception - A/B Testing Plugins with Perception AB

💥💥💥 Note that you can add Perception AB on ALL your channels, to bypass all plugins at once, if you want to.

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Stop the Loudness Deception - A/B Testing Plugins with Perception AB

Ever wondered if the plugins we use actually improve our mixes or just mess with the volume levels? Say no more! Meet "Perception AB," a cool plugin that helps us bypass effects while keeping the volume consistent. No more falling for the "louder sounds better" trap! Let's explore how I use Perception AB in both mixing and mastering, and my friend Ian Shepherd, a mastering engineer, will share his insights too.

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[steinwaygoat]

Follow-up! I've been using it for a few months now, and just love it. The other programs I have can also do this, but they are a pain in the patootie to set up, and this is so simple to set up and use, I really depend on it now. Perfect! Thanks, Jewel

[steinwaygoat]

Thanks, this is perfect for my needs! Been using Ozone 10's, but often I'm not in Ozone, so this is perfect. Thanks for keeping the discount open. Jewel

[alanbrucke]

Chris, you’ve been so helpful to me on my journey with Cubase and music production in general. I have moved on to a new DAW now (Reaper) but many of the skills I’ve taken with me are from you. Just wanted to say thanks for what you do! I’ll continue to watch regardless. 🎉

[twolegstoneworks]

Great video as always! And thanks for that added discount for Perception AB. Been on my radar for a while, so this made me pull the trigger on it :) Cheers.

[BeatsAndMeats]

How do you you comp live drums with multiple takes in Cubase 12 Pro?

[justinbonfinimusic]

Hey Chris! Can you do a tutorial on how to get Cubase working with OBS on Mac? Noticed you’re using a Mac and would love to know how you get the audio out of Cubase to make these videos

[MrsVogsa]

Amazing video. Does thIs plugin works the same way as Volume Buddy from Ableton Max For live?

[jdisrael]

Does this plugin apply when mixing in atmos 7.1.4?

[Musictron]

Is there a video showing you mixing this song?

[dazza]

Hi Chris, thanks for the video. Very helpful. It's also nice to get a good view of your new studio setup. : ) I'm looking to replace my monitor and am impressed by yours as you can see the entire Cubase channel strip on it. Please can you tell me what its dimensions are. : ) Many thanks, Darren (Wales, UK)

[cbaldeon]

@mixdownonline Have you tried Hornet's CLMS? I think it does the same thing... Maybe you should try for another video.

[bojangprodoktschns]

I really like the idea behind this! But it only partially solves the problem as setting it up might take as long as matching loudness manually (and be done with it).
To be of further workflow benefit the technology would have to be integrated in every plugin you use down the line, matching loudness automatically when toggling plugins on or off. Like this loudness deception could easily be ruled out for every decision you make.

I also wonder (not as a criticism but out of real curiosity) how technology like this takes into account that volume is not perceived equally over the audio spectrum?

[JulianFernandez]

Cubase should have a loudness compensation tool for ABing! thanks!

[heinrei]

Don't miss GainMatch VST. Same idea and costs 15 $.

[dogrecordingstudio]

believe ozone 10 has something similar. I could be wrong though.

[danepaulstewart]

Nice plugin, but too expensive considering that I can manually duplicate its function using other metering plugins I already have.
In fact what this video has done is encourage me to simply set up the necessary extra bus with metering on my mixing template. So thanks for the idea. If it was half the price I might consider buying it…maybe.

[Edizonstudio]

Very good soft master! can I like 2 times somehow Xd.... I sent you email Chris