8.2Great
Steven Slate Audio VSX by Steven Slate Audio. Headphone monitoring with room and speaker simulations—mix translation tool for headphone-first workflows.
Plugin comparison
Steven Slate Audio VSX vs Youlean Loudness Meter 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.7Great
Youlean Loudness Meter 2 is a free (with Pro upgrade) LUFS loudness meter for mix and master buses, with true peak, LRA, and streaming-oriented presets.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Youlean Loudness Meter 2 comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Steven Slate Audio VSX | Youlean Loudness Meter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Headphone monitoring / room simulation system | Loudness / true-peak meter |
| Developer | Steven Slate Audio | — |
| Price | — | Free (Pro paid upgrade) |
| Formats | — | VST, AU, AAX |
| Measurements | — | LU, LUFS, LKFS, LRA, PLR, true peak |
| Platforms | — | macOS and Windows hosts supporting major plugin formats |
| Official site | — | youlean.co |
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