Parity: Free Loudness Match Utility Plugin by Dead Signal Audio
Dead Signal Audio has introduced Parity, a free utility plugin for mixing built to eliminate loudness bias during processing and balance verification. Available for macOS and Windows in VST3 and AU formats, the tool ensures consistent volume levels when toggling effects chains on and off. You can download Parity directly from the developer at no cost.
Unbiased Gain Matching and A/B Evaluation
Gain changes often deceive the human ear during mixing because louder signals naturally sound richer and more engaging. Parity solves this psychoacoustic dilemma by continuously matching the perceived volume between your dry source and the processed output. Whether you are adjusting bus compression, dialing in aggressive saturation, or making delicate tonal EQ shifts, the plugin preserves matched loudness levels so you judge sound quality rather than volume boosts.
In practical workflows, inserting Parity around a processing chain allows instant, level-neutral A/B testing. It measures real-time input and output dynamics to prevent false impressions when comparing before-and-after states.
Key Features and Specifications
- Automatic real-time loudness matching across dynamic and frequency processors
- Instant bypass and A/B comparison without volume discrepancies
- Zero-latency processing suitable for both tracking sessions and mixdowns
- Clean, uncluttered visual interface with precise gain offset readout
- Compatible with 64-bit VST3 and Audio Unit (AU) hosts on Windows and macOS
Parity is a perpetual free utility plugin for mixing that requires no license fees or recurring commitments. It provides an efficient solution for audio engineers looking to keep signal gain staged and objectively verified throughout their sessions.
Head over to Dead Signal Audio to add the plugin to your production toolkit.
FAQ
Is Parity completely free?
Parity is entirely free to download and use with no hidden subscriptions or checkout fees.
What plugin formats does Parity provide?
The plugin comes in 64-bit VST3 and Audio Unit (AU) formats for compatible hosts on macOS and Windows.
Does Parity introduce latency into the DAW signal chain?
No, the plugin operates with zero latency, making it suitable for both real-time monitoring and final mixdown stages.