The Time-Tested Reality Check for Mixes
Digital meters are fine for showing peaks, but an analog VU meter’s moving needle ballistics accurately reflect audio’s average signal level. This correlates far more closely with how our ears perceive musical energy, giving you insight into perceived levels and helping you achieve better mixes and masters.
The challenge for this plugin wasn’t modeling sound, but mechanical realism. That challenge has been met—with the most accurate software emulation ever of the venerable VU meter.
requirements:
mac:
cpu: Intel or Silicon Architecture
ram: 8
disk: 16
version: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
additional_requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
internet required: no
windows:
cpu: X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU
ram: 8
disk: 16
version: Windows 10 64 bit and Windows 11
additional_requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
internet required: no
trial: no
notes:
feature: Averaging out short peaks shows real-world dynamics characteristics
Smoother than the jittery readings from DAW meters
Calibrate headroom to your DAW’s reference level
Negligible CPU: Insert on as many channels as you want
Reveals audio characteristics that lead to better mixes
LED-style clip indicator lights at levels above -0.009 dBFS
Scales for Volume Units and dB (based on reference adjustment)
Choose the stereo version’s meter size: small, medium, or large
licensing methods:
computer
usb
platforms: mac
windows
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