Getting Started with mixref

This example shows the basic usage of mixref for audio analysis.

mixref is designed for music producers who need quick, actionable insights about their mixes. This example demonstrates the core workflow.

Basic Setup

First, let’s check that mixref is installed and working.

import mixref

print(f"mixref version: {mixref.__version__}")

mixref version: 0.3.0

Understanding the CLI

mixref is primarily a command-line tool. While you can use it programmatically (we’ll show that later), most producers will use it from the terminal.

Basic commands:

# Get help
mixref --help

# Check version
mixref --version

# Analyze a track (coming soon)
mixref analyze my_track.wav

# Compare with reference (coming soon)
mixref compare my_mix.wav reference.wav --genre dnb

Next Steps

• Learn about LUFS metering in the meters examples

• Check out BPM detection in the detective examples

• See A/B comparison workflows in the compare examples

Tip for producers: Start by analyzing reference tracks in your genre to understand the target loudness and spectral balance.

print("Ready to analyze some audio! 🎧")

Ready to analyze some audio! 🎧