Question

Hi, it would be really cool and so helpful to have a reference section/A-B-section integrated in the Project-Page at least. So that we would not have to use 3rd party plugins like Metric AB etc. It would be fantastic to have it integrated in the Main/Song/Mixer-Page as well but even more importantly we would need it in the Project-Page for mastering tasks. No need to have 16 slots for uploading reference tracks like in Metric AB but 1-3 slots and the ability to see all the meters and stuff for the reference tracks as well to be able to compare our own tracks with the reference tracks on a professional level like in Metric AB or similar plugins would be such a great addition in Studio One. Anyway you have made Studio One one of the coolest, most full-fitted DAWs on the market already and its getting even better by each update. Thanks for that! Great job!

Answer 1

When I'm mixing I've always found the best approach for AB referencing is just to have a folder of reference tracks which are all muted (and set a my target LUFS level). AB referencing is as simple as solo'ing one of the reference tracks. I've tried a few plugins but they never work as simply and smoothly as this.

I would love to see the ability to add reference tracks in the Project page. Without this I'll probably keep mastering in Song mode which is a bit of a shame.