Goodhertz

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2014
Developer: Goodhertz, Inc.
Pricing: Free trials (30 days); paid bundles and individual plugins; some free plugins
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows

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Audio/Music Production

Overview

Goodhertz develops 64-bit audio plugins for music production and mixing, compatible with major DAWs in AAX, AU, VST, and VST3 formats. Plugins such as CanOpener Studio provide headphone listening correction and other audio processing tools. Targeted at audio engineers using Mac or Windows systems.

Key Features

CanOpener Studio - Headphone listening processor for transparent mix translation without room simulations.
64-bit Processing - High-quality audio processing focused on 64-bit architectures since 2014.
Multi-Format Support - Available in AAX, AU, VST, and VST3 formats for DAW integration.
Free Series Plugins - Includes free plugins like Loudness and Midside Matrix with no time limits.
Trial System - 30-day trials per plugin, usable on multiple computers with internet start.
Modern Interfaces - User interfaces designed for ease of use in audio production workflows.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free Series	Free	Plugins like Loudness & Midside Matrix, no time restriction.
Individual Plugins	Paid (purchase via store)	30-day trial; full access post-purchase.
Bundles	Paid (purchase via store)	Multiple plugins; trials reset on purchase.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs on macOS and Windows via installers supporting AAX, AU, VST, VST3 formats. Developed exclusively for 64-bit systems compatible with major DAWs. No support for 32-bit or other platforms like Linux, iOS, or Android.

Integrations & Ecosystem

AAX (Avid Pro Tools)
AU (macOS hosts)
VST (cross-platform hosts)
VST3 (modern hosts)
Major DAWs (e.g., Logic, Ableton, Reaper)

Alternatives

App	Difference
Waves	Broader plugin range including effects beyond monitoring tools.
iZotope	Offers Ozone suite with AI-assisted mastering features.
FabFilter	Focuses on precise EQ, compression with modular interfaces.
SoundID Reference	Headphone calibration similar to CanOpener, often used alongside.

Reputation

Goodhertz plugins receive positive feedback for high-fidelity audio quality and modern, easy-to-use interfaces.³ Users appreciate tools like CanOpener Studio for headphone mixing accuracy.¹⁵ Some note reliance on internet for trial activation as a limitation.²

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