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Masterchannel vs smart:EQ 4
Both are professional tools for music & audio production. Masterchannel has a published monthly price; smart:EQ 4 has a free trial.
MasterchannelMasterchannel AS, Oslo (Norway)GDPR: LimitedArtist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
smart:EQ 4sonible GmbH, Graz (Austria)GDPR: Limited€129 (one-off) · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Masterchannel lists a published monthly price (€15); for smart:EQ 4 the price is €129 (one-off).
- smart:EQ 4 has a free trial; we did not find one for Masterchannel.
| Criterion | Masterchannel | smart:EQ 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Limited |
| Price | Artist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month | €129 (one-off) |
| Free trial | Not found | Yes |
| Origin | EU | EU |
Choose Masterchannel if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- What you're looking for: AI mastering with engineer profiles
- What you're looking for: specify genre and mood
Choose smart:EQ 4 if…
- you want to try it for free first
- what you're looking for: automatic EQ based on a profile
- what you're looking for: profiles for instruments, vocals, mix
Features of Masterchannel
- AI mastering with engineer profiles
- Specify genre and mood
- Align loudness with streaming
- Correct EQ balance
- Adjusting tone and dynamics
- Play masters losslessly
- White-label mastering service (Partner)
Features of smart:EQ 4
- Automatic EQ based on a profile
- Profiles for instruments, vocals, mix
- Unmasking across multiple tracks
- Track, Group and Track and Group modes
- Dynamic EQ bands and Mid/Side
- Auto gain
- Plug-in available as AU and VST3, among others
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Masterchannel or smart:EQ 4?
- Masterchannel has a published monthly price; smart:EQ 4 has a free trial. Which matters more to you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Masterchannel or smart:EQ 4?
- Masterchannel: Artist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month. smart:EQ 4: €129 (one-off).
- Which is safer for your data: Masterchannel or smart:EQ 4?
- On the GDPR profile they do not clearly differ (limited and limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for music & audio production.
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