Youlean Loudness Meter

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Country: Serbia (RS)
Founded: 2016
Developer: Julijan Nikolic (Youlean)
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS

Indexes

Audio/Music Production

Overview

Youlean Loudness Meter is a professional audio measurement tool designed for precise loudness analysis and dynamic range measurement. It is used in music production, broadcasting, and film post-production to ensure audio meets industry loudness standards for TV, streaming services, and other platforms. The software won the KVR Developer Challenge in 2016 and is available as a plugin for major digital audio workstations or as a standalone application.

Key Features

Real-Time Loudness Monitoring - Live monitoring of Momentary, Short-Term, Integrated, and True Peak loudness levels as audio is processed.
LUFS and True Peak Measurement - Precise measurement of loudness units relative to full scale and peak audio levels for standards compliance.
Loudness Range (LRA) Analysis - Measurement of dynamic range to assess loudness variation across audio content.
Spectrum and Vectorscope Analysis - Visual representation of frequency content and stereo imaging for detailed audio analysis.
File Normalization - Automatic adjustment of audio loudness to meet specific targets such as -14 LUFS for streaming platforms.
Wireless Network Monitoring - Analysis of audio from desktop DAWs via local Wi-Fi network connection without cable requirements.
Multi-Channel Support - Support for Mono, Stereo, and 5.1 channel audio configurations.
Industry Presets - Pre-configured loudness targets for Film, TV, Gaming, and streaming services.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	LU, INT, TP, LRA, PLR, DR readouts; Film, TV and Gaming presets; Resizing and scaling GUI; Mini view; True peak and loudness graphs; Loudness distribution graph; Automatic loudness overdub; Mono, Stereo, and 5.1 channel support; Low CPU consumption

Platforms & Requirements

Available as VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins for Windows and macOS digital audio workstations, as well as a standalone application for both operating systems. iOS version available as AUv3 plugin for GarageBand, LumaFusion, and Cubasis, or as standalone app for iPhone and iPad. The plugin is calibrated against ITU-R BS2217 testing materials.

Integrations & Ecosystem

FL Studio
Logic Pro X
Final Cut Pro X
Ableton Live
Reaper
Cubase
Pro Tools
Audio Over Network desktop plugin for wireless monitoring

Alternatives

App	Difference
iZotope RX Loudness Control	Commercial plugin with broader audio repair and restoration features beyond loudness metering.
Waves WLM Plus	Premium loudness meter with additional metering tools and integration with Waves ecosystem.
FabFilter Pro-L 2	Limiter plugin with loudness metering capabilities, focused on peak limiting rather than pure measurement.
Nuendo Loudness Meter	Built-in loudness analysis within Nuendo DAW, limited to that ecosystem.

Reputation

Youlean Loudness Meter is widely recognized as a reliable and accessible loudness measurement tool, particularly valued for its free tier and professional-grade accuracy. The software is trusted by professionals for broadcast and streaming compliance due to its ITU-R BS2217 calibration. Strengths include low CPU consumption, broad DAW compatibility, and wireless monitoring capabilities. The main limitation is that the free version lacks some advanced features available in commercial competitors, though it provides sufficient functionality for most production workflows.

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