Mixing and mastering software gives a computer the processing of a professional studio: equalisers, compressors, limiters, stereo imagers, exciters, saturation, reverb and metering. Many tools now listen to your audio and suggest a starting point. This guide explains how to choose from our range of mixing and mastering software.
Mixing or mastering
Mixing works on the individual tracks of a project: each vocal, instrument and drum is shaped and balanced so they sit together. Mastering works on the finished stereo mix: it sets the final tone, width and loudness, and prepares the track for release on streaming services, broadcast or physical media. Some suites handle both; others are dedicated to one stage.
What to look for
- Assistants and targets: tools that analyse the audio and suggest settings, or compare your track with genre targets.
- Modules: the equalisers, dynamics, imaging, saturation and limiting processors included in each edition.
- Metering: loudness, true peak, spectrum, stereo and intelligibility meters that show how a mix will translate.
- Inter-plug-in communication: products that see each other across a session can help balance the whole mix.
Single products, editions and bundles
Entry editions cover the main controls in a simple interface, standard editions add more modules, and advanced editions add the full set with detailed control. Bundles combine mixing, mastering, vocal, reverb and repair products for a complete production chain.
At Shivansh Electronics this category includes iZotope Ozone 12, Neutron 5, Tonal Balance Control 3, Insight 2, the Mix & Master Bundles, Music Production Suite 9, Elements Suite 12 and the Everything Bundle.
Licence options explained
- Full licence: for new users of the product.
- Update: moves an earlier version of the same product and edition to the current version.
- Upgrade: moves you from a lower edition (for example an entry or standard edition) to a higher one.
- Crossgrade: a reduced route into a product for owners of another qualifying product.
- Education licence: for eligible students and teachers, where offered.
Tell our personnel which products and versions you already own: the right upgrade, update or crossgrade can cost far less than a new full licence.
Formats and computer requirements
Plug-ins load inside a digital audio workstation or editor in one of the common formats: AAX, AU or VST3. Modern plug-ins are 64-bit only. Some products also include a standalone application for working outside a session. Check the formats your software supports and the minimum operating system version for your computer before you buy; our personnel can confirm compatibility with your setup.
Related guides
- Audio Repair Software Buying Guide
- Audio Plugins Buying Guide
- Audio Software & Licences Buying Guide
Buy mixing and mastering software in India
Explore our full range of mixing and mastering software at Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, delivered as software licences anywhere in India. Contact / WhatsApp +91 89818 07755 / +91 91477 00677 for advice on editions and licence options.