MixCompare

MixCompare is a reference track comparison plugin designed to be inserted on your DAW's master bus during mixing sessions. It enables instant switching between your mix-in-progress and audio file reference tracks for efficient A/B comparison.

I have created a demo site as a web application that runs in your browser, so please feel free to try it out.

https://mixcompare-demo.web.app/

Key Features:

• Seamless Source Switching Switch: between HOST (DAW audio) and the built-in audio file player with one click. Compare your mix against reference tracks without interrupting your workflow.
• Playlist Management: Add multiple reference tracks and reorder them via drag and drop. Save different reference sets per project, automatically loaded with your DAW project file.
• Integrated Transport Features: play, pause, seek, and loop functionality. Supports keyboard shortcuts (Space, arrow keys, number keys) for fast, mouse-free workflow.
• Volume and Metering: Independent volume control and level meters allow accurate comparison accounting for loudness differences. Supports peak metering and momentary loudness display.
• Low-Pass Filter: Built-in low-pass filter for when you want to roll off the highs and focus on low and mid frequencies.
• Modern UI: WebView interface built with Vite + React + Material-UI provides a responsive, dark-theme-optimized user experience.

Use Cases

Ideal for mixing engineers and producers who need to compare their mixes against commercial releases or target sounds. Simply insert on your DAW's master channel—no external players or complex routing required for quick A/B comparisons.