LANDR Mastering Plugin review
A focused AI mastering plugin for producers who want fast in-DAW control.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
LANDR Mastering Plugin is an AI-powered mastering plug-in for musicians, producers, and engineers working inside digital audio workstations. It analyzes a track, applies mastering processing, and provides real-time playback as users adjust mastering styles and controls. The workflow suits creators who want mastering decisions available directly in their DAW, with controls for EQ, presence, dynamics, de-essing, stereo width, gain matching, bypass, loudness, and output metering.
The published options include a Perpetual License, LANDR Studio Pro, and a separate three-day trial. The Perpetual License provides unlimited masters in the DAW and lets users own the plugin forever. LANDR Studio Pro includes unlimited in-DAW masters and the complete range of LANDR products. The trial provides a way to test the plugin before purchase, while the paid options serve different preferences: permanent plugin ownership or broader subscription access to LANDR products.
Its strongest fit is a straightforward, real-time mastering workflow with adjustable loudness settings, input trim, gain matching, mastering styles, and export of the mastered mix. VST3, AU, and AAX formats cover common plugin environments on Windows and macOS. The focus remains narrow: this is a DAW plugin rather than a standalone mastering application, and it does not offer a free plan. Producers who want AI-assisted mastering within an existing DAW should consider it; those seeking a free option or a workflow outside a DAW should choose another tool.
LANDR Mastering Plugin pros and cons
- Where it wins
- AI track analysis with real-time DAW processing
- EQ, dynamics, de-essing, stereo width, and metering controls
- VST3, AU, and AAX formats for Windows and macOS
- Where it doesn't
- Requires a paid license or subscription
- The trial lasts three days
- Designed for DAW-based workflows rather than standalone mastering
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