Choose MixingMusic.AI if…
- You do not use a DAW or want to mix without installing plugins.
- You want to mix stems and master in the same place.
- You want coherent album mastering of up to 12 songs.
- You would rather pay once than buy credits per song.
MixingMusic.AI vs Waves:
in the browser or inside your DAW.
Waves is known for its DAW plugins and offers Online Mastering with styles and tone. MixingMusic.AI runs entirely in the browser: it mixes your stems with per-track controls and masters songs and albums, with nothing to install.
Choose Waves if…
- You work in a DAW and want professional plugins inside your session.
- You only need to master single songs with credits.
If you mix in your DAW with plugins, you can bring the stereo mix to MixingMusic.AI to master it.
Feature by feature
| Feature | MixingMusic.AIMixing + mastering | WavesOnline Mastering |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing your stems | ||
| Online mixing of your stems with per-track controlsUp to 12 tracks: volume, pan, EQ, compression, reverb and delay on each. | YesUp to 12 stems | Not in their public informationIts plugins run inside a DAW |
| Automatic AI mix by stylePop, rock, hip hop, reggaeton, ballad, acoustic, gospel and more. | Yes | Not in their public information |
| Per-instrument presetsVocals, drums, bass, guitars and keys get settings designed for each. | Yes | Not in their public information |
| Per-track and whole-mix (MixBus) EQ with a live spectrumDraggable points; several EQs open at once in Multitrack mode. | Yes | Not in their public information |
| LUFS (EBU R128) meter and stereo VU meter while you mixMomentary, short-term, integrated, peak and L/R needles in real time. | Yes | Not in their public information |
| Chat assistant that applies changes to your mixAudioChat: tap ✦ on a track or on the MixBus and ask, for example, "clearer vocal". It adjusts volume, pan, EQ, compression, reverb or delay; hear it and undo it. | YesFree: 1 try · Unlimited: 10/day · AI Advanced: up to 100/day | Not in their public information |
| AI that analyzes a track and adjusts it on its own"Analyze and adjust": measures level, dynamics, band balance and stereo of the track or the MixBus, and applies moderate changes you can undo. | YesPer track and on the MixBus | Not in their public information |
| Record vocals or instruments over the mix, in the browserInterface, computer or phone microphone; two inputs at once on separate tracks, re-record a section and compensated sync. | YesUp to 2 inputs at once, each on its own track | Not in their public informationRecording happens inside a DAW |
| Per-track noise cleanup inside the mixRemoves fan, air conditioning or hiss by learning the noise from the track's pauses; optional noise gate, original file untouched. | YesAny track, recorded or uploaded | Not in their public informationIts cleanup plugins run inside a DAW |
| Reference track applied from the mixTone, dynamics and loudness of a song you like, before mastering. | YesUnlimited plan | Not in their public information |
| Mastering | ||
| AI mastering | Yes | Yes |
| Reference track mastering | YesUnlimited plan | Yes |
| Manual control of the resultIntensity, tone, stereo or loudness after the analysis. | YesIntensity, stereo and loudness | YesStyle and tone |
| Coherent album mastering | YesUp to 12 songs · Unlimited | Not in their public information |
| Price and access | ||
| Unlimited use for one payment, no subscription | YesUnlimited or AI Advanced: one payment | Not in their public informationCredits per song |
| Start for free | Yes1 mix + 1 master + 1 AudioChat AI try | PartlyFree trial |
| What others offer and MixingMusic does not | ||
| Generate songs or tracks with AI | Not in their public information | Not in their public information |
| Split a finished song into stems | Not in their public information | YesMix Unlock plugin in your DAW |
| Distribution to streaming platforms | Not in their public information | Not in their public information |
| Plugins for your DAW | Not in their public information | Yes |
✓ Available◐ Partly or with conditions— Not in their public information as of September 28, 2026
Waves sources
Official pages and help centers checked on September 28, 2026. We leave third-party prices out because they change often.
Waves is a trademark of its respective owner. MixingMusic.AI is not affiliated with Waves and Waves does not endorse this page.
Frequently asked questions
Does Waves Online Mastering mix stems?
According to its public information, Waves Online Mastering works on the stereo mix; its mixing tools are plugins used inside a DAW. MixingMusic.AI mixes stems in the browser.
Do both use a reference track?
Yes. Waves Online Mastering accepts a reference and MixingMusic.AI applies it in mixing and mastering.
How do they charge?
Waves Online Mastering uses credits per song. MixingMusic.AI has a free plan and one-time payments with no renewal.