Building on the foundations of MAAT’s 2BusControl and GŌN plug–ins, the new MAATgo tool augments and enhances the user experience for music enthusiasts, particularly those always looking for the highest quality sound sources. As with other members of MAAT’s product family, the software's double precision internal architecture contributes to superior quality and fidelity.
In simpler times, a benchmark of the Golden Age of High Fidelity was the APT Corporation’s Holman Preamplifier. Another reference for home audio enthusiasts was the Japanese trend to include a CRT–based “vectorscope” in higher end receivers. MAATgo combines the routing, visualization and control of touchstone component separates with additional matrixing modes and a precision balance adjustment for complete control of file-based “computer audio” playback and high resolution audio (HRA) on-demand delivery services.
MAATgo's goniometer or “phase scope” quickly conveys global trends and troubles, letting users gauge frequency response and phase shift, with an additional visual out-of-phase warning built-in. Plus, an optional auto-gain feature insures that users see an understandable display with a wide range of input amplitudes.
Visualization has long been part of enjoying music on a computer, and MAATgo's options are easy to like. Unlike an oscilloscope which takes up room, MAATgo has a notable absence of knobs. Control over gain, focus, "phosphor" color, drawing style and persistence are all there in the preferences, and everything can be saved as a personal preset.
Addressing the needs of the home hi-fi listener was not undertaken lightly at MAAT. The features that those striving for the highest fidelity sound reproduction would want in their systems became the basis for the product. "High resolution file and streaming playback on computers in the home has become mainstream, yet consumers have lost essential controls that were available to them when traditional hardware was in vogue," says Friedemann Tischmeyer, mastering engineer and CEO of MAAT. "We aim to bring that control back to audio aficionados everywhere."
The product is delivered in all modern plug–in formats, including cross-platform VST2 and 64-bit VST3 as well as a Universal Binary 2 AU for macOS. In addition to the plug–in, which is supported by top flight, audio-only players like Amarra and Audirvana, MAATgo also includes a "native" or standalone application for use with HRA streaming through services such as TIDAL and Qobuz. Sample rates up to 384 kHz are supported for top echelon HRA content. Perpetual licenses for MAATgo are available now, exclusively from MAAT and users can download a fully functional, 14 day demo in advance. Additional information, including user manuals and test files, are accessible anytime at www.MAAT.digital on the web.
MAAT Incorporated is a manufacturer of professional audio software solutions, and its name derived from "Mastering Academy Audio Tools," reflecting the deep connection and practical wisdom derived from years of real world experience creating audio tools for professionals worldwide.
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