A spectral analysis and monitoring plug-in that gives producers and engineers detailed insight into their mixing and mastering decisions.

The Judge provides detailed real-time visualisations of frequency, stereo and dynamics, and its highly responsive metering engine shows spectral balance, mid/side information and transient behaviour simultaneously. Intelligent analysis modes help identify problematic resonances, phase issues and dynamic inconsistencies, and its neutral signal path makes it a perfect match for mixing and critical mastering work. Developed in-house by Antelope Audio, it bridges the gap between visual metering and audible perception, helping you see the sound as accurately as you hear it.

Features

• Advanced real-time spectral and stereo analysis
• Supports EBU R128 and all modern loudness standards
• Detects frequency build-up, phase imbalance and transient inconsistencies
• Target indicators for safe delivery levels (e.g. -23 LUFS) when exporting
• Neutral signal path for mixing and critical mastering

Technical details

• Type: Native plug-in (metering and analysis), runs without additional hardware
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 64-bit
• Licensing: Perpetual licence, iLok (iLok Cloud or iLok USB key), internet connection required for activation

System requirements

• macOS 11 Big Sur or later (recommended: macOS 14 Sonoma or later)
• Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit with the latest Microsoft updates
• Processor (Mac): Intel or Apple Silicon
• Processor (Windows): Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 1st generation or newer
• RAM: 8 GB
• Disk space: 1 GB
• Stable internet connection required for download

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://en.antelopeaudio.com/get-started-native/. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.