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Splitwave vs MasteringKit

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Splitwave compared with MasteringKit
DetailSplitwave logo SplitwaveMasteringKit logo MasteringKit
What it doesFree, open-source, node-based audio routing for macOS, Windows and Linux Online AI mastering for finished songs with free preview and AI-powered adjustment
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Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree. Source code available under MIT license on GitHub. Free: 30-second preview, 10 revisions with free account, no full-track download. Unlimited: $14/month or $43/year ($3.58/month), unlimited full-track exports, 20 revisions per track. Unlimited Plus: $22/month or $65/year ($5.42/month), everything in Unlimited plus unlimited revisions, full-length pr
Key features
  • Node-based audio routing graph
  • Unlimited virtual audio devices
  • System audio and per-app audio capture
  • Microphone capture with noise suppression, gate, compressor and EQ
  • CLAP, AU and VST3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-format recording including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, Opus, MP3, AAC
  • Audio streaming over network via WebRTC and UDP
  • Real-time resampling between different sample rates
  • Free 30-second mastered preview without signup
  • Eleven mastering controls plus intensity setting and six-band EQ
  • Six engineer styles as different starting points
  • Plain-language prompt mastering with AI descriptions
  • New version created for each adjustment, comparable while playing
  • Batch mastering up to 10 tracks with Unlimited Plus
  • Downloads as WAV 24-bit or MP3 320 kbps
  • Accepts WAV, MP3, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, OGG files up to 1.5 GB and 22:30 long
  • Priority render queue with Unlimited Plus plan
  • Full-length preview available with Unlimited Plus
What makes it different
  • Works on macOS, Linux and Windows with the same node graph approach
  • No kernel extension required on macOS
  • Open source under MIT license with full source code on GitHub
  • Includes built-in effects and supports third-party VST3, AU and CLAP plugins
  • Can record while routing audio in real time to multiple formats
  • Free preview with no account required before paying
  • AI-powered mastering styles as alternatives to hiring an engineer
  • Plain-language adjustment descriptions instead of technical audio parameters
  • Supports mastering of AI-generated songs
  • Every revision saved and comparable while playing the track
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)80
Citation Flow (Majestic)166
Referring domains (Majestic)131

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