Cinematic Frequency Spectrum vs. Pink Noise
Five Cinematic records measured against pink noise, every track gain-matched to -14 LUFS:
- Ludwig Göransson “Can You Hear The Music”
- Hans Zimmer “A Time of Quiet Between the Storms”
- Daniel Pemberton “Spider-Woman (Gwen Stacy)”
- Michael Giacchino “The Batman (from "The Batman")”
- Bear McCreary “God of War Ragnarök (From "God of War Ragnarök" Soundtrack) (feat. Eivør)”
Cinematic scores sit near pink through the low end and midrange (bass +5 dB, low mids +3, midrange on it) and then fall away faster than any other set: presence 7 dB and air 12 dB under pink, with the five cues spread widely. The stereo image is almost fully wide from the bass up.
Cinematic frequency spectrum vs. other genres
The same pink-noise comparison for two related genres and three very different ones.
Cinematic Mixing Guide: instrument frequency ranges and levels
No sub, kick or snare is outlined in these cues. The supporting layer spans 293 Hz to 6 kHz and the prominent layer, where the orchestral leads sit, runs from about 360 Hz up to 6 kHz.
| REFFREY // Cinematic Parts Breakdown | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Level vs loudest | Peak frequency |
| Foundations | ||
| SUB | — | — |
| KICK | — | — |
| SNARE | — | — |
| Mids | ||
| SUPPORT | −24 to −12 dB | 293 Hz – 6 kHz |
| PROMINENCE | 0 dB | 363 Hz – 6 kHz |
| Highs | ||
| AIR | −45 to −31 dB | 6–22 kHz |
| SPLASH | −27 to −19 dB | 6–22 kHz |
How loud each part peaks compared with the song’s loudest part (0 dB). Not a fader setting. Each range covers all five tracks, every one gain-matched to -14 LUFS, so the balance compares across tracks and across genres.
Cinematic parts vs. other genres
Where Cinematic’s sub, kick, snare and mid layers sit next to five other genres.
Cinematic Full Reference Stack: Peak, Average, and Stereo Width curves
Average (filled) and peak (dashed) spectra of every reference, with the stereo width strip below. Width is the side-to-mid level per frequency, averaged over the analyzed section: 0 dB means the sides are as loud as the centre, MONO means there is no difference between left and right at all.
Reference tracks and sections analyzed
The 5 Cinematic tracks behind this RefMap and the section of each that was analyzed. This is the Cinematic set that ships inside REFFREY.
- Ludwig GöranssonCan You Hear The Music
- Hans ZimmerA Time of Quiet Between the Storms
- Daniel PembertonSpider-Woman (Gwen Stacy)
- Michael GiacchinoThe Batman (from "The Batman")
- Bear McCrearyGod of War Ragnarök (From "God of War Ragnarök" Soundtrack) (feat. Eivør)
Captured September 2026 from the REFFREY default set “Cinematic”. Analysis only — no audio is included.
Mix like the Pros with REFFREY
This Cinematic set ships inside REFFREY. Load it, drop your mix on top, and DIFF and PARTS show exactly where yours differs — in real time from your DAW.