ListenHub for macOS is an audio control application designed to help producers and mixers make better mixing decisions by providing essential referencing and monitoring solutions. It helps users regain objectivity in their listening by allowing them to instantly compare their mixes with reference tracks from any streaming source or their own media player/DAW. Additionally, it offers advanced features like isolating frequency bands, soloing different stereo channels, and automatic loudness matching to ensure unbiased comparisons.
Designed for both bedroom producers and professional mixers, ListenHub simplifies complex workflows and empowers users to achieve a competitive mix. The app combines the immediacy and tactile nature of a hardware monitor controller with the transparency and flexibility of software routing, functioning as either a zero-latency plugin or a system-wide app hosting AU plugins on each output.
Accessible directly from Macs or via free iOS and Android apps, ListenHub provides a seamless way to check mono compatibility, examine the stereo field, and ensure a balanced frequency content reflective of chosen reference tracks.
Key Features:
- Perceptual Reset: Compare your mix with your favorite songs, isolate frequency bands, and solo different stereo channels for fresh perspectives and to refine your mix.
- Automatic Loudness Matching: Remove any loudness bias by automatically matching the input level of all inputs, ensuring fair comparisons.
- Stepped Volume Controls: Enable quick, repeatable listening levels for consistent mixing decisions.
- Easy Metering Tools: Simple loudness, dynamics, and spectral metering tools help maintain competitive levels.
- Flexible Plugin Hosting: Host AU plugins on each output, applying room correction and simulation software from Sonarworks, Steven Slate, and others.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Use ListenHub directly on macOS or with the free iOS and Android apps for seamless mobile integration.
System Requirements
This software is designed to work on macOS platforms and supports various plugin formats.
Operating System:
- Mac: macOS X 10.13 or later
Hardware:
- CPU: Modern Intel or Apple Silicon processors recommended
- Memory: Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
- Storage: At least 100 MB of available disk space for installation
Supports VST-3, AU, and AAX plugin formats, allowing flexible integration with your preferred DAW or other audio software environments.