This free version of the popular mixing comparison tool Contra offers an efficient way to evaluate audio plugins during your mixing sessions. It allows seamless comparison of up to three different plugins, making it easier to identify the best sound for your project. Users can audition plugin settings with audio loops up to two bars long, providing a quick and clear way to assess changes.

Designed to optimize workflow, the tool features automated hands-free comparison along with internal delay compensation to ensure accurate timing between plugins. It also includes automatic gain matching, which helps maintain consistent volume levels when switching between effects. The ability to save and recall setups as presets, including third-party plugin parameters, enhances flexibility and keeps your workflow organized.

With low CPU and memory usage, this tool runs efficiently without burdening your system, making it suitable for complex sessions. It supports loading both AU and VST plugins within ProTools versions 10, 11, and 12, providing compatibility with popular digital audio workstations. This mixing comparison tool simplifies plugin evaluation, helping you make better mixing decisions faster.