Nugen Audio has announced the availability AB Assist 2, a quick comparison tool that allows comparison of multiple pieces of audio such as different takes, plug-in options, mix revisions and versions of a master.
Released earlier to Nugen Audio subscribers who had filled out the company’s annual survey, AB Assist is now offered as a full option, including updates for the v2 revision. Among these are the ability to receive and compare up to four audio sources and to compare surround mixes in any channel count. It also now enables multiple plug-in instances to link up and communicate directly rather than using an external send.
Among the useful tools in the plug-in is the blind test function, which randomly re-labels the streams as X or Y, to ensure a completely unbiased auditioning of audio. Additionally, an auto-level match function allows the user to match short-term loudness (LUFS) of sources. The mono-check feature compares mono fold-downs, and the smooth tool creates fades between sources. The software also features a ‘trim’ function that allows users to trim the gain on one stream to match the subjective level of the other, further aiding unbiased evaluaton.
‘Our AB Assist 2 plug-in will improve workflows and increase creativity,’ says Nugen Audio Product Specialist, Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe. ‘A new spin on the old ABX machines, AB Assist 2 provides engineers with an easy-to-use and reliable way to compare two or more pieces of material.’
AB Assist 2 is now available for download on the Nugen website.
