Metric AB 1.5 Deep Dive: Learn the New Features with ADPTR Audio Founder Marc Adamo

July 30, 2026

Metric AB has become an essential reference plugin for engineers who want to make more informed mixing and mastering decisions. With the release of Metric AB 1.5, ADPTR Audio introduces a collection of workflow enhancements and powerful new features designed to make referencing faster, more intuitive, and more flexible than ever before.

To help you get the most out of the update, ADPTR Audio founder Marc Adamo walks through the new functionality in a series of in-depth tutorial videos. Rather than simply showing what has changed, Marc explains why these features were developed and how they fit into real-world mixing and mastering workflows.

Whether you're comparing tonal balance, referencing masters, or streamlining your production process, these videos will help you understand the full potential of Metric AB 1.5.

Video 1: The New Filter Bank Workflow

Discover the redesigned Filter Bank workflow, featuring the new Spot Filter, faster right-click controls, customizable user presets, improved zoom integration, and more intuitive frequency isolation. Marc demonstrates how these enhancements make it easier to identify problem areas, analyze tonal balance, and focus on exactly the frequencies that matter in your mix.

Video 2: Advanced Loudness Matching

Accurate comparisons start with accurate loudness. In this tutorial, Marc explores Metric AB 1.5's expanded loudness matching capabilities, including multiple matching modes, integrated LUFS metering, loudness target matching, and improved workflows for both mixing and mastering. Learn how proper loudness matching removes level bias and helps you make more confident creative decisions.

Video 3: Sync Playback & Global Sync

Reference tracks should always stay perfectly aligned with your session. In the final deep dive, Marc demonstrates Sync Playback Mode, the new Global Sync Offset, Start Offset workflows, and Plugin Delay Compensation tools. These additions make it easier than ever to compare evolving mixes, alternate arrangements, and mastered versions with precise synchronization across your entire project.

Feature Enhancements

Custom Views on Analysis pages : Single / Dual / Layered
Toggle Filter on Analysis Graph : Click to hear Filter Range, drag and scroll to edit range
Sync Mode : Global Start Offset - Set Start offset for all tracks in Global mode
LUFS On Meters on Output Meter and Compact UI
Ram Playback - for seamless looping of sections

Workflow Refinements

Keep Current settings when swapping Track in Player (playback mode / cue and loop etc
LUFS Target on Meters - Better Visibility
Hotspot on Track Slot Menu - Easier clicking
Improved graphics drawing - Windows Direct 2d and Mac Core graphics
Bar Graph Displays remain in fixed position when toggling streams
Additional Filter Save Settings added to Filter menu
Seamless looping for Reference tracks
Improved Sync Mode Reference track Position when jumping on timeline
Increased Resolution when Zooming on Waveform

Bug Fixes

Fixed : Logic Screen sets - No more Black Bar when switching screens
Saved Preset Name is displayed as ‘Default’ when recalling a session
Save As displays current Saved Name in OS
Fixed : Logic Crash when saving session

Download Metric AB 1.5 Today

Metric AB 1.5 is packed with thoughtful workflow improvements that help you spend less time managing references and more time making better mixing and mastering decisions. Watch all three videos to see the new features in action, then update your copy of Metric AB and experience the improvements for yourself.

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