Quick Start

Basic Usage

Analyze a single track

mixref analyze my_track.wav

This shows:

  • Integrated LUFS loudness

  • True peak levels

  • Dynamic range (LRA)

  • BPM and key (coming soon)

  • Spectral balance (coming soon)

Genre-Specific Analysis

Get tailored feedback for your genre:

# Drum & Bass
mixref analyze neurofunk.wav --genre dnb

# Techno
mixref analyze warehouse_techno.wav --genre techno

# House
mixref analyze deep_house.wav --genre house

Genre presets adjust target ranges and provide specific mixing suggestions.

Compare with Reference

mixref compare my_mix.wav reference_track.wav

Shows side-by-side comparison:

  • Loudness differences

  • Spectral balance delta

  • Smart suggestions based on the gaps

Machine-Readable Output

Get JSON for automation:

mixref analyze track.wav --json > analysis.json

Example output:

{
  "file": "track.wav",
  "duration": 332.5,
  "lufs": {
    "integrated": -8.2,
    "true_peak": -0.3,
    "lra": 6.2
  }
}

Common Workflows

Mastering Check

Before uploading to streaming:

mixref analyze master.wav

Check that:

  • LUFS is around -14 for streaming

  • True peak is below -1.0 dBTP

  • No clipping warnings

Reference Study

Analyze a professional track:

mixref analyze reference.wav --genre dnb

Learn the target numbers for your genre.

Mix vs Master Comparison

Compare different versions:

mixref compare mix_v1.wav mix_v2.wav --focus bass

Focus on specific frequency ranges to dial in your mix.

Next Steps