REFERENCE 2 Walkthrough

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.

[mattspence]

Best plug-in I bought in the last 5 years

[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.

[lesfrancoeur]

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

[kayokk-]

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

[TheDrummersGalaxy]

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

[alessandrog]

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

[donnycollins]

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

[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

[bluelagoon]

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.

[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...

[Reggi_Sample]

When you say ‘punch’ you mean dynamic range?

[tropical]

Love reference will definitely get this

[RobertKgma]

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

[platinum]

wow! This very cool update guys -_- THX

[ericwikman]

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!

[musicproductionvideos]

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

[emmitbrooks]

Looks like a winning tool. Much improved over original.

[musicproductionvideos]

"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!

[MusicChannel-rfzz]

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.