APU TrueGain

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• Supported Operating Systems: Supported OS: Mac, Windows
• RAM Requirements: License Method: Computer
• Disk Space: License Method: Computer A comprehensive, real-time spectral analyzer provides clear visual feedback on your source, target, and output signals throughout the process. TrueGain can be operated in four modes: Compensated Gain Control Adjust the True gain parameter to apply frequency-compensated gain or attenuation based on your calibrated listening level. This allows you to maintain a consistent frequency balance as you adjust the overall loudness of your mix. Compensated AGC In this mode, you can set a target SPL level, and TrueGain will automatically adjust the output gain to maintain that level, automatically loudness-compensating the frequency balance as the input signal level changes. Attack and release controls allow you to fine-tune the responsiveness of the gain and frequency domain adjustments. Translation Check In this mode, you can use the target SPL parameter to accurately simulate how your mix sounds at different levels-from quiet home listening to loud club playback, without actually changing the monitoring volume. Useful when you want to quickly make sure the mix translates well at various listening levels and still be able to hear the details clearly. Gain Control This mode is identical to compensated gain control, but without any frequency compensation applied. Parameters are still run through the ballistics engine, so gain and frequency adjustments remain smooth and musical. Add to Cart ($40.00) Download (30-day Trial) Note: Existing customers can apply their on the cart page. System requirements: macOS 10.14 (x64, ARM), Windows 10 (x86, x64), OpenGL 3.2. Supported software formats: Standalone application, VST, AU, AAX (Pro Tools 11+) . Calibration To ensure TrueGain’s perceptual modeling is accurate for your specific environment, a simple calibration process aligns the plugin with the true Sound Pressure Level at your listening position. Calibration for Speaker Monitoring: First, place an SPL meter at your listening spot, using a C-weighted, slow response setting. In the plugin, click the 1 kHz sine wave option is also available). Now, simply adjust your speaker volume and/or the reference SPL parameter until the reading on your external SPL meter matches the reference level set within TrueGain (for example, 83 dB SPL). Calibration for Headphone Monitoring: Select a headphones calibration signal from the calibration signal type drop-down. This will play a spoken dialog calibration signal . Adjust the calibration offset until the perceived loudness of the calibration signal matches a ” normal conversational ” level at about 3 feet distance in a quiet room. The Reference SPL parameter will be automatically updated to reflect the appropriate 3 feet distance in a quiet room. The Reference SPL parameter will be automatically updated to reflect the appropriate SPL for headphones. For convenience, you can also toggle through standard reference levels using the drop-down next to the reference SPL parameter. Once calibrated, all of the plugin’s loudness simul Skip to content APU Software Open navigation Products Meter Leveler Compressor Optimizer Limiter Spectrum Contour TrueGain Research Loudness Targets Filter Design Results Plugin Analysis Company Blog Newsletter Testimonials Manuals Download Cart APU Software APU TrueGain Real-time equal-loudness compensated gain control $40.00 APU TrueGain is a frequency-compensated gain control plug-in based on equal-loudness contours like ISO 226. The plug-in’s filtering is meticulously designed to provide smooth, precise frequency compensation which adapts continuously over time using an Adaptive SPL algorithm that tracks the perceived loudness of the input signal. To ensure its perceptual modeling is accurate, TrueGain features a straightforward calibration process that aligns the plug-in with the true Sound Pressure Level at your listening position. Using any standard SPL meter, you can match the plug-in to your physical environment, ensuring all loudness simulations are precise and repeatable. A comprehensive, real-time spectral analyzer provides clear visual feedback on your source, target, and output signals throughout the process. TrueGain can be operated in four modes: Compensated Gain Control Adjust the True gain parameter to apply frequency-compensated gain or attenuation based on your calibrated listening level. This allows you to maintain a consistent frequency balance as you adjust the overall loudness of your mix. Compensated AGC In this mode, you can set a target SPL level, and TrueGain will automatically adjust the output gain to maintain that level, automatically loudness-compensating the frequency balance as the input signal level changes. Attack and release controls allow you to fine-tune the responsiveness of the gain and frequency domain adjustments. Translation Check In this mode, you can use the target SPL parameter to accurately simulate how your mix sounds at different levels-fr