AngelicVibes has introduced Vanity Lite, a free mastering tool designed to simplify the process for producers. The plugin listens to your track, analyzes its key characteristics, and then generates a custom master automatically. No advanced technical knowledge is required.

How Does Vanity Lite Work?

Vanity Lite captures essential audio properties like tone, dynamics, loudness, transients, and stereo image. It then uses an intelligent engine with multiple compressors, equalizers, and de-essers to tailor the final sound. After analysis, you can choose from four distinct master variations:

• A: full body and depth
• B: punch and stronger transients
• C: loud and open characteristics
• D: clean and balanced tone

You simply pick what suits your mix best. This makes the plugin highly effective for both complete songs and single elements like vocals or drums.

Easy Workflow

The workflow is straightforward. Place Vanity Lite at the end of your master chain. Then press Learn and play your track from the start. After enough time, press Finish and review the four masters. This quick process keeps you focused on creativity rather than exotic processing.

For lower latency requirements, you can use it on buses or individual tracks as well. It also works on vocals, drums, and melodies to add clarity.

Availability and Requirements

Vanity Lite is available as VST3 and AU formats for macOS and Windows. It works in any DAW that accepts these formats, but not in Pro Tools due to lack of AAX. The download requires a free account on the AngelicVibes website.

The plugin is completely free and is ideal for beginners or producers who want quick mastering results. A paid Vanity Pro version is expected later with more advanced controls and an in-depth editor.

Features:

• Automatic mix analysis
• Four distinct master variations
• One-click learning function
• Works on full mixes and individual tracks
• AU / VST3 support (Mac/Windows)
• Completely free to download

More info: AngelicVibes | Vanity Lite