NUGEN Audio MasterCheck 2
The deal
$179 at AudioDeluxe (down from $249). Sale ends May 2, 2026. No coupon code needed.
What it is
MasterCheck 2 is a cross-platform mastering optimisation plugin that lets you audition how loudness normalisation and codec encoding will affect your track before it reaches streaming platforms. It simulates the impact of data compression algorithms used by Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Qobuz, and Pandora, so you can compensate for artefacts and level shifts in advance. It also provides integrated loudness, PLR, PSR, and True Peak metering to standard broadcast and streaming specs.
Who it's for
Mastering engineers and mix engineers who deliver to streaming platforms and need to verify their work sounds consistent across services - particularly those working on tracks where loudness and dynamic range decisions are critical.
Key features
- Codec simulation previews how your audio will sound after encoding by each major streaming platform before you export
- Loudness normalisation offset matching lets you hear exactly how each service will adjust your track's playback level
- Supports up to 7.1.4 channels, covering stereo, surround, and Dolby Atmos bed formats
- Resizable portrait and landscape interface fits into any DAW layout without sacrificing screen real estate
