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Help & Instructions
What is this?
LUFS Compare is a professional tool for comparing two audio files with sample-accurate synchronization and loudness matching. ITU-R BS.1770-4 LUFS calculation with K-weighting, multi-channel support, and gating
This app is running locally. Nothing is being uploaded anywhere.
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How to use
Import files: Click "Import Track A" and "Import Track B" to load your audio files (WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, FLAC)Match LUFS: Click "Match LUFS" to automatically adjust Track B's volume to match Track A's loudnessA/B Compare: Use the A/B switch to toggle between tracks while playingFine-tune: Adjust sample offset to align tracks perfectly, or manually adjust volume in dBSeek: Click anywhere on the waveforms to jump to that position
Presets
Save and load your track combinations with all settings (volume adjustment, sample offset, file paths).
Save Preset: Enter a name when prompted to save current settingsLoad Preset: Select from the dropdown to restore saved settingsDelete Preset: Remove the currently selected preset
Note: Audio output device and channel settings are NOT saved in presets - they remain global.
Audio Output
Select your audio interface and route to specific output channels.
Output Device: Choose which audio interface to use (System Default or any connected device)Left Channel: Select which physical output for the left channel (1-8)Right Channel: Select which physical output for the right channel (1-8)
Use cases:
Route to specific monitors in multi-speaker setups
Send to external hardware for monitoring
Compare through different output chains
Keyboard Shortcuts
Space: Play / PauseLeft Arrow: Switch to Track ARight Arrow: Switch to Track BW: Toggle between A/BM: Match LUFS buttonEnter: Stop and rewind
Limits
Volume Adjustment: -90dB to +6dBSample Offset: ±10 seconds
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