HoRNet Plugins has released Online Mastering v2. This is a browser-based mastering service for producers who want fast, reliable results. There is no subscription to pay and no DAW to open. The service lets users upload a single WAV file. They can then audition six different mastering styles in real time. A finished master is ready in minutes.
How Online Mastering v2 Works
Users upload a WAV file to get started. The system processes the track through a new adaptive mastering engine. Six presets are available: Vintage, Modern Analog, Modern Digital, Contemporary Extreme, Streaming, and Transparent. Each preset also has Softer, Default, and Louder intensity variants.
A free 20-second preview is generated for every preset. This happens before any purchase. Users can therefore listen to all six styles before spending a cent. The purchase decision is based on what they actually hear.
The Streaming preset targets the loudness standards used by Spotify (-14 LUFS), Apple Music (-16 LUFS), and YouTube out of the box. Users do not have to pick a number themselves.
Audio Processing and Tools
The Modern Analog and Modern Digital presets include AutoWidth stereo processing. This is the same engine used in HoRNet’s ZeroWidth plugin. A 3-band Thrust multiband dynamics design is also included. This architecture comes from the company’s Thrust plugin. It delivers a tighter low end without pumping artifacts. Broadband compression typically introduces such pumping.
The real-time A/B comparison is a standout feature. It switches between the original and mastered versions at matched loudness. Users can therefore evaluate what mastering actually changed. A side-by-side spectrum view shows the frequency response in real time.
Key Features
Features
- Pay per master at €3.99 per track, no subscription needed
- Free 20-second preview per preset
- Six mastering presets with adjustable intensity
- Real-time A/B comparison at matched loudness
- Streaming-ready loudness targets for Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube
- AutoWidth stereo processing on Modern presets
- 3-band multiband dynamics on Modern presets
- Side-by-side spectrum view
- Works in any modern browser
Pricing and Availability
Each mastered track costs €3.99. The user pays only after hearing the result. An account is created automatically during checkout. The mastered file is then available as a 24-bit WAV download. There are no recurring fees.
Price
Per mastered track: €3.99 (incl. VAT)
Pros
- Pay-per-master model with no subscription or recurring fees
- Free 20-second preview of every preset before purchase
- Real-time A/B comparison at matched loudness for objective evaluation
Cons
- Only WAV input format is supported
- Requires an internet connection since it is browser-based
More info: HoRNet Plugins | Online Mastering v2
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