Reference Mastering Guide

A reference track is a professionally released song whose sound you want to match. Upload your own, or pick one from the built-in Sauce references library, and the engine analyzes its loudness, tonal balance, width, and energy.

Choose a reference in a similar genre and key for best results - the closer the musical range, the better the match.

Reference matching guides the processing toward your target while keeping your song's own character intact. It works on the stereo mix only (no stem separation). It's available pay-as-you-go with credits, and unlimited on every paid plan - in both the mix and master stages.