Try The Judge and all other Synergy Core Native plugins free for 14 days.
At Antelope Audio, we’ve spent years designing tools for the most discerning ears in the industry. With The Judge, we’re bringing you the most comprehensive metering and analysis plugin we’ve ever created—built from the ground up for critical listening, loudness compliance, and creative control. Now available as part of our Synergy Core Native library, The Judge is the definitive solution for anyone serious about their mix, master, or broadcast.
Everything You Need in One Window
Gone are the days of juggling multiple metering plugins. The Judge brings together five core analysis modules—Levels, Loudness, Spectrum, Stereo Field, and Dynamics—into one sleek, unified interface.
Here’s a deeper look into each section:
Levels Section
Get a complete view of your signal strength and dynamic content:
- Peak Meters show real-time signal peaks for both Left and Right channels.
- RMS Meters reveal average loudness, essential for balancing energy across tracks.
- Crest Factor Meters let you instantly evaluate the dynamic range between peak and RMS, offering insights into compression and punch.
- Max Value Readouts allow you to track the highest Peak, RMS, and Crest Factor values during playback for reference or compliance.
- Bar Graphs are bright, clean, and easy to read, helping you interpret data at a glance.
Spectrum Analyzer
Every mix starts and ends with the frequency domain:
- A responsive dB vs Frequency Graph shows the real-time spectrum from sub-lows to sparkling highs.
- Instantly spot problem frequencies, tonal imbalances, or EQ blind spots—perfect for sculpting cleaner, more impactful mixes.
Stereo Field Section (Goniometer/Vectorscope)
Visualize your stereo image and ensure phase coherence:
- Our advanced goniometer shows stereo width, phase correlation, and mono compatibility.
- L/R/M/S Indicators help you understand how energy is distributed across the stereo field—critical when using mid/side EQ or reverb.
PSR (Peak-to-Short-term Loudness Ratio) Section
An advanced tool for controlling perceived dynamics:
- Shows the ratio between True Peak and Short-Term Loudness, giving a clearer picture of how dynamic or squashed a section is.
- Includes a live history graph to spot over-compressed areas or dramatic shifts.
- Numerical readout makes referencing and recall easy.
Your Workflow, Supercharged
What sets The Judge apart is not just its accuracy, but how it integrates into your parallel processing workflows. Use it pre- or post-bus compression, track how your dynamics shift, or compare pre- and post-limiter loudness to ensure clarity without distortion. The plugin’s lightweight footprint means you can insert it across multiple channels without overloading your system.
Perfect Companion for Antelope Audio Monitoring Systems
We didn’t just build The Judge to look great—we built it to fit right into your ecosystem.
If you’re mastering with our Satori & R4S Gen2 monitoring controller, The Judge gives you a real-time visual layer of feedback to match Satori’s analog clarity and transparency. Together, they offer a dual-layered monitoring experience and help you make more precise decisions.
Mixing on Atlas i8 studio monitors? You already have the power of tight bass response, detailed mids, and zero-compromise clarity. With The Judge running alongside, you can monitor and adjust spectral balance with confidence, knowing your adjustments are both seen and heard.
Try It Free—Judge for Yourself
We believe you’ll hear the difference—and see it, too. The Judge is available now as part of our Synergy Core Native plugin library, alongside 70+ other FX tools for mixing, mastering, and beyond.
You can try The Judge—and every other Synergy Core Native plugin—for free for 14 days. No commitment, no limitations. Just pure, professional-grade sound tools at your fingertips.
