MasterCheck 2 Release
MasterCheck 2 meets the demands of modern production workflows
16 January 2026
NUGEN Audio announced the latest evolution of MasterCheck, its industry-trusted optimization plug-in for cross-platform mastering and loudness verification. Designed to ensure mixes and masters translate consistently across physical, digital and streaming platforms, MasterCheck 2 expands the plug-in’s capabilities to meet the demands of modern production workflows, from stereo streaming to immersive audio delivery. The brand will present the new release publicly at NAMM 2026 (Music Marketing, Booth 16300), offering attendees an in-depth look at its enhanced functionality.
MasterCheck has long been relied upon by engineers to audition how loudness normalization and data compression will affect a track before it reaches the listener. By allowing users to reference industry-standard loudness measurements such as Integrated Loudness, True Peak, PLR and PSR, the plug-in helps identify the optimal balance between perceived loudness and musical dynamics, avoiding unwanted surprises caused by platform encoding or normalization.
The latest release significantly broadens MasterCheck’s scope with support for up to 7.1.4 channels, making it suitable for immersive and surround workflows including Dolby Atmos beds and other 3D audio formats. This enhancement ensures that engineers can apply the same level of confidence and consistency to immersive content as they have come to expect for stereo masters.
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