Master Match is a mastering plugin from IK Multimedia that analyzes reference tracks and applies matching processing to a user’s own mix within the T-RackS 5 tool set.
Master Match at a glance
| Developer | IK Multimedia |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Mastering |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Disk space | 9 GB |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €118.99 |
What Master Match does
Master Match works in a sequence of spectral analysis steps. First, up to three selected reference tracks are analyzed, and each one can be assigned to a different part of the song, for example a verse from one track and a chorus from another. Learning the entire source track is not required, and a shorter section can be analyzed to save time.
The plugin calculates spectral balance and perceived loudness of the reference material and compares them with the working track. The developer describes it as a personal studio assistant that shows the differences between the work track and the references, while leaving the final decision to the user. Pressing Match runs the matching algorithm, which applies the amount of processing it finds appropriate, and the user can then adjust the result with the T-RackS 5 tools they prefer.
Key features
- Automatic matching processor. Master Match is described as a new module type that automatically matches the sound of a mix to favorite songs by capturing the overall sound of the reference tracks.
- Spectral balance and loudness analysis. The plugin measures spectral balance and perceived loudness for each reference track and for the user’s track, and displays the differences between them.
- Match step. The Match button applies processing using highly sophisticated algorithms, with the amount of processing chosen automatically.
- T-RackS processor integration. Master Match is linked to the T-RackS individual processor modules, so the matched result can be refined with the tools the user prefers.
- Compressor and limiter. Compressor and limiter modules are part of the T-RackS set that the matched processing can be combined with.
Master Match compared with similar plugins
LANDR Mastering Plugin PRO and LANDR Mastering Plugin SE are both mastering effects from LANDR in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. BASSROOM from Mastering The Mix and Portico II: Master Buss Processor from Rupert Neve Designs are also VST3, AU and AAX effects for Windows and macOS, and the Portico II is a master buss processor rather than a reference-matching tool.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Match | IK Multimedia | Mastering | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| LANDR Mastering Plugin PRO | LANDR | Mastering | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €320.11 |
| LANDR Mastering Plugin SE | LANDR | Mastering | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €213.01 |
| BASSROOM | Mastering The Mix | Mastering | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €5.81 (regular €69.38) |
| Portico II: Master Buss Processor | Rupert Neve Designs | Mastering | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €197.34 |
Price and availability
Master Match was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €118.99. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Master Match FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Master Match?
Queries pair the plugin name with keygen, serial key and activation code, and a working serial is the string most often typed in searches for the release.
Is Master Match available as a torrent or magnet link?
Yes, the release is packed as a torrent with magnet link, and the repack is distributed as .rar and .iso files.