Free Plug-In Comparison Plug-In

Audio Vitamins has released Contra, which they describe as a workflow plug-in that will help you listen and achieve better mixes in a shorter time. A spokesperson had this to say...

"After hours and hours of wasted time in the studio we bashed our heads together and decided to come up with the first workflow plugin that will help you listen and achieve better mixes in a shorter time.  Whilst we were brainstorming we all agreed that the modern sound technician is an amazing computer technician, with an understanding of the system in front of them that comparable to a programmer and we felt that in always reaching for a mouse and watching where the mouse pointer is going on the screen we've lost the ability to listen with the focus we really need to achieve that perfect mix.

Welcome Contra, a plugin that is designed to help you make some crucial decisions in the mix without having to grab that mouse and click.  Keeping your ears focused on the mix, will mean that your mix will sound better and you'll get to the end product quicker. You will be able to choose between more options in a shorter time, letting you hear different plugin chains and compare them without having to click mute and un-mute numerous times and forget what you like.  Contra can help you narrow down the particular plugins and settings that makes your mix jump out".


Features (Free version)

• Load up to 3 VST, VST3 or AU plugins
• Audition loops of 1 or 2 bars
• Internal delay compensation engine
• Minimal CPU and Memory usage

Pricing and Availability:

Free.

The full version that is used in the demonstration video and is able to compare 8 plug-ins, with up to 32 bars to audition each plug-in costs £40

More information:

• Contra Free

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