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Software » Windows
TBProAudio AB LM v1.4.2 CE screenshot
TEAM V.R | April 25 2016 | 2,88 MB
AB_LM is a gain control which enables level matched and sample accurate AB comparison of FX chains.

We at TBProAudio found us very often in mixing or mastering situations where we need to quickly identify the contribution of a certain plugin (FX) or even a complex FX chain to the sound.

Most DAWs can easily enable/disable (AB) single plugins or even whole FX chains, but in most case there is an audible loudness difference between both cases. In order to compare the impact of a plugin chain objectively the loudness of the incoming signal should match with the loudness of outgoing signal.

Comparing the plugin effect at equal loudness levels avoids the "louder is better" - pitfall.

Mode & Link Channel
Sets the mode of the plugin, either Sender or Receiver and the link channel for the communication. Sender is placed before the plugin(s) which should be AB level matched, Receiver is inserted after.

Latency Compensation
Some plugins add latency to the plugin chain. For a sample-exact AB loudness comparison audio streams need to be synchronized. This can be done automatically (just press PDC button and wait 1-2 seconds) or manually by entering the latency value (in samples).

Pre-FX Loudness
This meter shows the current and maximum loudness of the audio stream just before the plugin(s). Many plugins work best at a certain loudness level (e.g. -18 dBFS)

Post-FX Gain
This meter shows the loudness difference of pre and post-FX signal. The match button lets you set the additional post-FX gain (match mode "manual") based on current loudness difference. Match mode "Auto" does this automatically.

Match Modes
AB-LM lets you match the loudness either manually, or automatically.
The mode "Gain Stage" works differently: The additional FX drive gain is just removed from the audio stream right after the FX chain for "pure" gain staging purposes.

Snapshot Slots
AB_LM provides 4 snapshot slots to store and recall settings for FX drive and Post-FX gain. So you can test your plugin chain with different gain levels, all loudness matched.

FX Drive
This parameter adjusts the additional pre-FX gain.

AB Switch
This button lets you seamless switch between pre and pre-FX audio signal.

Pre-FX Gain
This meter shows how close the loudness of the incoming signal is matched with a certain reference level. Many engineers work with loudness calibrated audio systems.
Features

match pre and post-FX loudness
match pre-FX loudness with reference level
3 loudness match modes: manual, auto and gain stage
FX chain drive
up to 16 sender/receiver pairs
automatic latency measurement/compensation
adjustable RMS measurement window
bypass AB_LM
4 snapshot slots
very CPU friendly
large and easy to use GUI

Changelog

1.4.2
- Small bug fixes for issues which could cause incorrect measurement after a while

1.4.1:
- RMS modes changed: RMS->RMS sum, RMS+3->RMS avg

1.4.0
- New GUI
- Fixed Pre FX max readout
- EBU filter denormal fix

1.3.1:
- Auto link channel:
works optimal in pairs
new plug in instance: even instance_count => sender, odd instance_count => receiver, next free channel is chosen (does not work for AAX/RTAS)
copy track with linked pairs: sender/receiver pair is re-linked (does not work for AU and AAX/RTAS)
copy plug in: next free channel is chosen

1.3.0:
(Attention: Please remove all instances of AB_LM before installing V1.3.0 (incompatible parameter set))
- Added auto channel select
- Link channels extended to 256
- RMS/EBU measurement bug fixed

1.2.0:
(Attention: Please remove all instances of AB_LM before installing V1.2.0 (incompatible parameter set))
- Adds Measurement Modes EBUR128 ML (400ms) and EBUR128 SL (3000ms)


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  Banned 30.03.2016 190
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  Resident 1.10.2013 4662 9005
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  Banned 3.08.2012 74 17229
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  Resident 28.04.2012 19 1587
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Anybody here is able to explain what the hell the CE in V.R.-Teams releases mean?
"Die Fahrbahn ist ein graues Band, weiße Streifen, grüner Rand"
  Resident 22.12.2015 38 399
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I feel you bro !
It means Custom Enhancements ! Not sure though.
‣ We can't help everyone but everyone can help someone.
  Member 5.10.2015 134
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Corporate Edition it means just install and enjoy
  Resident 22.12.2015 38 399
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Thanks for clearing my doubt too !
‣ We can't help everyone but everyone can help someone.
  Resident 23.01.2012 181
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CE means the software conforms to european requirements, Conformité Européenne. Software with this label is tested to comply to european regulations.
Give me a break!
  Resident 22.02.2014 70 448
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Used correctly this can make a bigger improvement to your mixing than any fancy emulation or whatever the fad is this week...
  Member 1.09.2013 450
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Thank You..
  Resident 2.08.2015 696
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Highly recommend this one. Set it to auto and make tweaks to whatever comp/eq/saturator/modulator you're using. Very eye opening... or rather, ear opening. Use the AB FX button after matching latency to seamlessly AB. Incredibly useful!
  Resident 10.10.2013 2 128
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Even if you have level matched volume/gain of signal chains, this plugin still has its use because of PDC. Good plugin!

Thank Sunny and VR!
  Member 7.03.2016 3
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Anyone got this for Mac?

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