Clone by Thenatan Audio speaker simulation mixing plugin interface

Clone: Speaker Simulation Mixing Plugin by Thenatan Audio

Rated 4.3/5 on Plugin Boutique (34 ratings)

Clone is a speaker simulation plugin from Thenatan Audio that emulates different speaker types and environments so producers can check mixes across playback systems. It runs as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Clone is built to show how a mix translates beyond the studio monitors. The developer describes it as an emulation of different speaker types and their environments, covering studio monitors, hi-fi systems, headphones, car stereos, phones, tablets and TVs. Clone also includes creative tools such as warm distortion, a lo-fi degrader and a noise player, so the same plugin can serve as a reference check or a way to add color to a mix.

Best for

Mix translation checks
Reference monitor simulation
Lo-fi sound design
Car and phone mix checks
Creative mix coloring

Developer: Thenatan Audio
Category: Utilities
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

16 convolution-based speaker simulations for different playback systems
Speaker types include studio monitors, hi-fis, headphones, car stereos, phones, tablets and TVs
Real-time goniometer and stereo widener with adjustable speaker placement
Color knob for controlling darkness or brightness of the signal
AGE knob described as a Time Machine from VYBZ
Warm distortion, lo-fi degrader and bit crusher effects
Noise player with 9 recorded textures
4-band EQ and resizable interface up to 200%

03In depth

Speaker Simulation and Reference Playback

Clone offers 16 convolution-based speaker simulations. Producers can use them to hear a mix as it might sound on different playback systems, or to turn their studio monitors into a classic reference system.

A real-time goniometer and widener let you build complete speaker environments and adjust speaker placement for wider or narrower stereo imaging. This helps when you want to hear how the stereo field collapses or spreads across different setups.

Character Controls and Built-In Effects

The Color knob shifts the signal between darker and brighter tones. The AGE knob, which the developer calls a Time Machine from VYBZ, adds vintage character to the sound.

Built-in effects include distortion, a bit crusher, a stereo widener, a noise player with nine recorded textures, and a 4-band EQ. The interface is resizable up to 200 percent and includes a preset browser with factory presets and shareable patches.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Thenatan Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Utility
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Clone support?

Clone is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the developer lists compatibility with most major DAWs, excluding Pro Tools for the AAX version's listed compatibility note.

What do I need to run Clone on Windows?

The listed Windows requirements are Windows 7, 8, 10 or newer, 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of free space on the system drive. VST and VST3 are supported in 32-bit and 64-bit.