Every mixing engineer knows that moment. You’re mixing in headphones—maybe you’re traveling, working late at night, or in a bedroom studio without acoustic treatment. You finish the mix, it sounds great on your headphones, and then… disaster. You hear it on studio speakers, in a car, on earbuds. Everything sounds different. The bass is muddy, vocals are piercing, the stereo image is all wrong.
The problem isn’t your ears. It’s your headphones. Every pair of headphones has a sonic “fingerprint”—a unique frequency response that colors what you hear. Your Sony headphones boost bass and treble. Your Audio-Technicas scoop the midrange. Without correction, you’re essentially mixing with rose-tinted glasses on.
That’s exactly why we created VHS MK2. After 15 years of plugin development, we realized the solution wasn’t another EQ or compressor. The solution was making headphone mixing trustworthy. VHS MK2 combines precise headphone correction with ray-tracing room simulation—physics-based algorithms that recreate how sound actually behaves in a treated studio, not just apply generic “flat” curves.
Now you can make confident mixing decisions wherever you are. Whether you’re in a bedroom, on a plane, or mixing at 2 AM without disturbing anyone, VHS MK2 transforms your headphones into a reliable mixing reference. Your mixes will translate. Guaranteed.
THE HEADPHONE MIX TRANSLATION PROBLEM
Let’s quantify what mixing blind is actually costing you:
YOUR CURRENT WORKFLOW
→ €375/month in wasted revisions
→ €375/month in wasted revisions
Hidden costs you can’t measure:
+ Your reputation damage when mixes don’t translate
+ Lost opportunities (can’t take more projects if you’re doing revisions)
+ Mental fatigue from wondering if your mix is right
The question isn’t “Can I afford VHS MK2?”
The question is “Can I afford NOT to have it?”
WHAT MAKES VHS MK2 DIFFERENT
RAY-TRACED PHYSICS
Unlike static impulse responses or generic room models, VHS MK2 calculates physics in real-time. Thousands of sound rays bounce through your virtual studio, simulating how material interacts with sound, how walls reflect, how your ears hear the combined result. Dynamic, not static.
INFINITE HEADPHONE PROFILES
We include 100+ professionally measured headphone profiles. But your new headphones just launched? No problem. VHS MK2 supports AutoEQ import—instant access to thousands of community-measured profiles for any headphone model, current or future.
DUAL SIMULATION MODE
Correct your headphones AND simulate studio monitors. Switch between pure headphone correction and full room simulation in one click. Test how your mix sounds on Neumann monitors, Yamaha NS10s, or your own speaker configuration. Comprehensive translation checking.
HARMAN 2018 TARGET
We use the Harman Over Ear 2018 curve—the industry standard for natural, balanced headphone listening. This isn’t arbitrary “flat.” It’s the result of thousands of listening tests proving this curve matches how professional monitors sound in treated rooms.
FEATURES IN DEPTH
HEADPHONE CORRECTION MODULE
What it does: VHS MK2 analyzes your headphone model and applies an inverse EQ curve, neutralizing the frequency response to match the Harman standard.
What this means for you:
- Stop hearing coloration from your headphones
- Make EQ decisions based on physics, not headphone flavor
- Your mixes translate to any system (speakers, earbuds, phones)
- Consistent results across your entire headphone collection
PERFECT FOR: BEDROOM PRODUCERS, NOMADIC ENGINEERS, LATE-NIGHT MIXING
RAY-TRACING ROOM SIMULATION
What it does: VHS MK2 simulates how sound behaves in a real treated studio. You position virtual speakers and your listening position. The algorithm calculates reflections, room modes, and stereo imaging accurately.
What this means for you:
- Experience spatial perception without leaving your headphones
- Natural cross-feed (left ear hears right speaker slightly, etc.)
- Accurate stereo balance and panorama assessment
- Tangible feeling of sitting 2-3 meters from speakers
PERFECT FOR: STEREO MIXING, CHECKING PANORAMA, SPATIAL EFFECTS
ADVANCED PRESET SYSTEM
What it does: Save and load complete room/headphone configurations. Set a default that loads automatically. Switch instantly between your home setup, traveling setup, and different monitoring scenarios.
What this means for you:
- No setup time—plugin opens ready to use
- Consistency across sessions (same ears every time)
- Easy collaboration (share presets with other VHS MK2 users)
- Rapid switching between reference environments
PERFECT FOR: WORKFLOW EFFICIENCY, CONSISTENCY, TEAM COLLABORATION
WHAT VHS MK2 ISN’T
Let’s be honest about what this plugin won’t do. We’re transparent about boundaries:
WE WON’T CLAIM
❌ “This plugin will perfect your mix”
It won’t. VHS MK2 corrects your headphones and simulates a studio. Bad recording technique, poor source selection, or weak arrangements still need to be solved at the source.
❌ “Your mixes will immediately sound professional”
Translation accuracy requires understanding of what you’re correcting for. If you don’t know what “good” sounds like, this won’t teach you overnight.
❌ “Replace your studio monitors”
Real studio monitors deliver physical acoustic information—bass vibration, room modes, true stereo imaging. Headphones are a reference tool, not a replacement.
❌ “It works with any headphones”
We have 100+ measured profiles. If your obscure vintage model isn’t included use AutoEQ import to solve this.
WHAT WE DO BEST
✅ Accurate translation from headphones to any system
Ray-tracing physics + Harman standard = mixes that survive leaving your headphones.
✅ Speed up your mixing workflow
No more “let me check on speakers and revise.” You know your translation is handled.
✅ Enable mixing anywhere
Travel? No problem. Late night? No problem. Different room? No problem. Same reference.
✅ Grow with your gear
New headphones? Import their profile. New room? Recalibrate. VHS MK2 adapts.
IS VHS MK2 RIGHT FOR YOU?
✅ YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF:
✓ You mix primarily in headphones (travel, bedroom, late nights)
✓ Your mixes don’t translate well to other systems
✓ You do client work and can’t afford endless revisions
✓ You want to understand how your headphones color your mixing
✓ You’re working without acoustic treatment
✓ Consistency across different headphones matters to you
❌ THIS PROBABLY ISN’T FOR YOU IF:
✗ You mix exclusively on treated studio monitors
✗ You already use Sonarworks or similar solution
✗ You need speaker correction alongside headphone correction
✗ You mix rarely (this tool matters most for regular users)
✗ Your headphones aren’t in our database and you won’t use AutoEQ
STILL DECIDING?
Ask yourself one question: “Do my headphone mixes need revisions when I hear them on other systems?”
YES: VHS MK2 solves this. You’ll save time and revision costs immediately.
NO: You might already have a working solution. No need to change.
REAL-WORLD USE CASES
BEDROOM PRODUCER
Challenge: Mix sounds great in headphones, but every client review mentions “too much bass” or “vocals too bright.”
Solution: VHS MK2 corrects your specific headphones and simulates a professional studio room.
Result: First-time approvals, no “fix this please” revisions.
TRAVELING ENGINEER
Challenge: Mixing on a plane or hotel using different headphones than your studio setup.
Solution: Save your studio reference preset (headphones + room settings). Import your travel headphones profile.
Result: Consistent mixes regardless of location.
LATE-NIGHT MIXING
Challenge: Can’t use monitors at 11 PM without bothering roommates/family. Resort to sketchy headphone mixing.
Solution: VHS MK2 makes headphone mixing accurate. Confidence that decisions hold up tomorrow.
Result: Mix whenever inspiration hits. No translation anxiety.
QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER
Challenge: Need to verify client mixes before delivery. Don’t have access to good monitors.
Solution: Quick VHS MK2 check using any headphones + accurate room simulation.
Result: Catch translation issues before they reach mastering.
MASTERING AT HOME
Challenge: Professional mastering studio isn’t available. Home setup has acoustic issues.
Solution: Simulate a neutral reference environment, bypass room coloration.
Result: Confident mastering decisions despite imperfect room.
REFERENCE LIBRARY CHECKING
Challenge: Want to reference professional mixes to check your translation, but location varies.
Solution: VHS MK2 gives consistent listening environment across any location.
Result: A/B comparisons mean something again.
🔌 FORMATS & COMPATIBILITY
Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit)
macOS: 10.13+ (Intel & Apple Silicon native)
Windows: 10/11 (64-bit)
DAWs: Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig (all tested)
🎚️ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CPU: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or faster
RAM: 4 GB minimum
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
Headphones: Any quality monitoring headphones (100+ profiles included)
📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Headphone Profiles: 100+ professionally measured
Ray Tracing Modes: Advanced (physics-based) & Simple (optimized)
Documentation: User manual
Support: Email support within 24-48h
♾️ UPDATES & SUPPORT
Licensing: just a watermark, no authorization required
Updates: Free updates
New Profiles: Free profile additions
Support: [email protected]
READY TO MIX ANYWHERE WITH CONFIDENCE?
€12,99
One-time purchase • Free updates • 15-day money-back guarantee
✓ Instant download via your HoRNet account
✓ No copy protection—just a watermark with your email
✓ VST3, AU, AAX • macOS & Windows • Apple Silicon native