# Professional Mastering Plug-Ins Tracktion's Refined the Process of Professional Mastering Audio By Anton Schefter | Published 2020-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracktion References: [tracktion](https://www.tracktion.com/products/master-mix) Tracktion Software has released the Master Mix plug-in, an [audio mixing and mastering audio effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-boost-hub) that's widely compatible with various computer operating systems. The plug-in is a single tool that provides [dynamic and equalization control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-ai-dynamics), which simplifies the process of editing audio without compromising quality. Tracktion has organized Master Mix's features atop a dark background with bright yellow accenting, which serves to connect active parameters throughout the different components. In all, the user interface achieves a very clean and functional look, optimized for mix and mastering work—or more liberally, as an augmented channel strip utility. Beyond the plug-in's simplicity, Master Mix is remarkably efficient, with a streamlined workflow to tailor the included processing effects to suit a specific task. The components of Master Mix include: three dynamic processors with designated controls and variable crossovers, two six-band parametric EQ's for pre and post dynamic equalization, a dynamics contour edit screen for manipulating compressor settings, noise gate, and a soft-clip limiter. Master Mix is currently available as a digital download through Tracktion's company website, and is widely compatible with MacOS, Windows, and the Ubuntu distribution of Linux. Image Credit: Tracktion Software Corporation ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Streamlined Audio Mixing:** The Master Mix plug-in simplifies the process of editing audio without compromising quality. - **Efficient Workflow Optimization:** Master Mix offers a streamlined workflow to tailor processing effects for specific tasks. - **Wide Compatibility with Operating Systems:** Master Mix is widely compatible with MacOS, Windows, and the Ubuntu distribution of Linux. ### Where This Applies - **Music Production:** The music production industry can leverage the streamlined audio mixing capabilities of the Master Mix plug-in to enhance their creative process. - **Audio Engineering:** Audio engineers can take advantage of the efficient workflow optimization provided by Master Mix to improve their productivity. - **Software Development:** The wide compatibility of Master Mix with multiple operating systems offers disruptive innovation opportunities for software development companies to create audio processing tools for different platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Audio Engineer Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-gomixer-studio.md) - [Ultra-Versatile Guitar Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-processor.md) - [Palm-Sized Portable Audio Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-audio-mixer.md) - [Remote Audio Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundmixer.md) - [Professional Audio Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleartune.md) - [Tone-Shaping Guitar Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-interface.md) - [Analog Compressor Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apogee-jam-x.md) - [Music Production Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-pro-8.md) - [Portable Multi-Track Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitrack-recorder.md)