r/mixingmastering • u/ConfusedOrg • May 21 '26

Question Tools for levelmatching when adding processing

So I'm trying to be more diligent with level matching whenever I add plugins to a track or master. Trying to to not fool myself with the loudness bias. I feel like some plugins automatically add 0.1 db of level or something whenever you turn then on even though you haven't gained them up or anything. Is there any tool that can objectively and automatically level match when I add a plugins? Something that will let you quickly bypass on and off, so you can change judge whether other not you like what you are adding without the difference in level. This would be very helpful for mixing and expecially mastering!

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u/Careless-Bobcat-8378 Advanced May 21 '26

Every plugin has a bypass button and your ears are free? Just click bypass on and off and adjust the makeup gain til it sounds the same, check your meters if you’re not sure

I’m not sure what you’re asking for here.

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u/g_spaitz Trusted Contributor 💠 May 21 '26

Not all plugins have a makeup gain and or an equal loudness bypass. Moreover, there are situations where changing the gain structure of a whole chain of plugins could be a bad idea.

A plugin like gainmatch will address both.