{"product_id":"maat-digital-maatgo-universal-monitor-controller-plug-in-digital-download","title":"MAAT Digital MAATGo Universal Monitor Controller Plug-In (Digital Download)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake control of how you listen! A universal monitor controller and visualization plug-in for all computer playback.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for all major plug-in formats, including VST 2, VST 3 and AAX for macOS and Windows plus Audio Units for macOS, MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivers complete “preamp” or monitor controller–style channel routing, plus a software goniometer that authentically replicates an analog oscilloscope experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern classical and soundtrack composer Max Richter once wrote, “I feel like every instrument should have an oscilloscope.” With MAAT\u003cem\u003ego\u003c\/em\u003e, now you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row align-items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 margin-b-30\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef music is your profession, your passion or both, MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis for you. Our first prosumer product, MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis explicitly built for everyone who listens to HRA (High Resolution Audio) files and streams on their computer. Whether your mixing, mastering or just sinking into your fave recording, MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill enhance your experience and provide for more informed listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControl Is Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiding behind a simple interface, MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a powerful analytical tool. With more functions than most hardware monitor controllers, MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives you the ability to quickly check mono folddown plus isolated left\/right channels as well as L minus R and potential phase pitfalls. It’s your early warning plug–in for additional safety checks to prevent downstream surprises with their associated lost time and revenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row align-items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 margin-b-40\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines a variety of channel steering and blending controls with a balance adjustment and goniometer. Some of the stereo image and routing controls include a sum or L+R mode, a difference or L-R mode, a swap mode that interchanges the position of left and right, and polarity inversion for left, right or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers five essential options for specialized monitoring modes. Solo is available, pre-vectorscope, with a single button push. Traditional left\/right soloing (as phantom center) can be chosen, or the equally useful MONO\/DIFF(erence) or M\/S (Mid\/Side) rendering of the soloed signal. Mono mode lets you listen for any cancellation in the phantom center, and is also important for checking how the center relates to the edge with content panned for separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the stereo perspective can be swapped or flipped with the left and right channels changing places. Each solo control is a single button, allowing you to check placement and amplitude easily for all aspects of your mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all need a bit of fun, and the L-R (Left Minus Right) mode can be used for “karaoke” since many popular songs have mostly monaural vocals. Since L-R mode removes any mono content, vocals are usually reduced significantly or eliminated entirely. If you’re listening for pleasure, this let’s you sing along, accompanied by the rhythm track. L-R mode is also handy for setting up cartridge or tape head azimuth. Another valuable feature, the polarity inversion modes let you check signal chain integrity, while the left–only and right–only controls offer a more nuanced view into your stereo soundfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSee What You’re Hearing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goniometer or “phase scope” quickly conveys global trends and troubles, letting you gauge frequency response and phase shift, with an additional visual out–of–phase warning built in. Plus, an optional autogain feature insures that you’ll see an understandable display with a wide range of input amplitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisualization has long been part of music on a computer, and MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e’s options are easy to like. Unlike an oscilloscope which takes up room in your equipment rack, MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a notable absence of knobs. Control over gain, focus, “phosphor” color, drawing style and persistence are all there in the prefs, and your preferences can be saved as a personal preset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStream Through\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bonus with MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the standalone or “native” version that’s included. It’s native in that it runs on its own, without the help of a DAW, plug–in host or player app. The standalone version lets you really saavy geeks out there use MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a stream–through processor for a dedicated metering machine, just like component separates in the hi–fi hardware world. To use MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estandalone, you usually need a “virtual audio device,” an audio driver that provides a soft device your operating system can use for audio patching. For Windows, we recommend VB-Audio’s HI-FI Cable. For macOS, we recommend Existential Audio’s BlackHole. Both are free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row align-items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 margin-b-30\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory Repeats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Golden Age of consumer hi–fi, some preamplifiers had not only a “balance” knob, but stereo\/mono blend controls and even an oscilloscope to instantaneously display amplitude, frequency and the phase relationship between left and right channels. Marantz, Panasonic, Pioneer and SAE sometimes included an oscilloscope in their receivers, while the Apt Corporation’s legendary and groundbreaking Holman Preamplifier had a range of channel re–routing switches and a continuous stereo\/mono blend control. This was not “feature creep,” needless features just to fill out a list. The Apt’s re–patching and intermix controls served a very useful purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the Analog Era, when pros had custom hardware or monitor sections on their desk, most hi–fi enthusiasts had “separates.” These were individual stereo components, like a tuner or preamp, each serving one purpose. With the advent of “computer audio,” that rig can been reduced to a personal computer feeding a DAC or digital–to–analog converter. In turn, the DAC feeds a power amplifier or powered loudspeakers. While this minimalist setup eliminates a preamplifier, it has only a volume control and most player applications lack typical controls other than volume. Enter MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e, a preamp’s worth of advanced choices. When any of the controls are disabled, they are completely “out of circuit” and do not affect the sound quality. When any control\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenabled, it’s DSP uses 64 bit, double precision floating point math to ensure maximum fidelity. Also, MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill operate at up to 384 kHz, compatible with the highest fidelity lossless PCM files and streams generally available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIt All Adds Up To Versatile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter informed means better enjoyment…Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, setting up a new system, or just exploring the nuances of your or your client’s music, MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakes it easier. With all of its functionality, it’s a no–brainer for day–to–day pro audio. For audiophiles and enthusiasts, it’s faster and more pleasant to track down a noisy cable or component, burn in new speakers or headphones, set up a new cartridge or tonearm, or even figure out how a reissue sounds different from the previous generation. All that and more with just a button click.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy On You…And Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e’s functionality is wrapped in an information-rich yet visually unobtrusive, resizable user interface that occupies only a small slice of screen real estate. Likewise, the plug-in is very “light weight,” demanding an absolute minimum of CPU resources so it won’t slow down your DAW, player or host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow cost, unprecedented control and intuitive operation all add up to MAAT\u003ci\u003ego\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a must–have tweak to any computer audiophile’s or in–the–box engineer’s playback solution.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MAAT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52352430014753,"sku":"1414-1014","price":44.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1502\/9317\/files\/MAATgo-UI.jpg?v=1771199858","url":"https:\/\/koalaaudio.com.au\/products\/maat-digital-maatgo-universal-monitor-controller-plug-in-digital-download","provider":"Koala Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}