NUGEN Audio VisLM 3: post and broadcast loudness meter with linked stem monitoring, LDR, timestamped notes, QC report export and 9.1.6. $499, $249 upgrade.
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NUGEN Audio VisLM 3 vs Youlean Loudness Meter 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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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.
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Specs compared
| Signal | NUGEN Audio VisLM 3 | Youlean Loudness Meter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.7 |
| Formats | AAX, VST3, AU, AudioSuite, macOS, Windows | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Loudness meter for post, broadcast, podcast and game audio | Loudness / true-peak meter |
| Formats | AAX, VST3, AU, AudioSuite (64-bit) | VST, AU, AAX |
| Systems | macOS 11 or Windows 10, 512 MB RAM | — |
| Channel support | Up to 9.1.6 | — |
| History | ReMEM, up to 24 hours locked to DAW timecode | — |
| New in version 3 | Stem monitoring, timestamped notes, LDR, Loudness QC Report export, new presets, 9.1.6 | — |
| Licensing | NUGEN account, optionally iLok; free demo | — |
| Price | — | Free (Pro paid upgrade) |
| 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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