Free LUFS Meter Plugin for Mixing, Mastering, and Content Creation
Youlean Loudness Meter is a free, professional-grade plugin that provides precise loudness and dynamic range metering. Whether you’re mixing music, mastering for streaming platforms, or preparing audio for film or podcast, this tool ensures your audio meets industry loudness standards with surgical accuracy.
Key Features
- Real-time LUFS metering: Integrated, short-term, and momentary loudness readings
- True peak monitoring to prevent digital distortion
- Loudness Range (LRA) and Dynamic Range (DR) indicators
- Support for standard presets: Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, Apple Music, EBU R128, ATSC, and more
- Interactive histogram and loudness distribution graphs
- Drag-and-drop audio file analysis
- Resizable GUI, mini/micro view modes for better workflow integration
- Low CPU usage, suitable for real-time metering during production or post-processing
- Supports mono, stereo, and surround formats (up to 5.1) in the free version
Ideal For
- Mixing engineers looking for consistent perceived loudness across multiple tracks
- Mastering engineers needing accurate loudness compliance for streaming services
- Content creators and video editors delivering clean, professional sound for YouTube, Spotify, and podcasts
- Broadcast technicians preparing content for TV and film platforms with strict audio regulations
Versions and Compatibility
The free version includes all core metering features and standards presets. For those needing additional tools like session export, theme customization, advanced A/B analysis, and Dolby Atmos support, a Pro version is also available.
- Compatible with Windows and macOS
- Available in VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and standalone formats
- Works in all major DAWs and video editors
How to Use It
- Insert the plugin on your master bus or audio track
- Choose the loudness standard you want to match
- Play your track or drag in an audio file
- Adjust mix or mastering settings to stay within safe and compliant loudness ranges
- Use visual graphs to monitor loudness over time and spot problematic peaks or dips
👉 Download it free here: https://youlean.co/youlean-loudness-meter/
Whether you’re working in music, film, podcasting, or broadcast, Youlean Loudness Meter helps you achieve crystal-clear results with absolute loudness precision — and it won’t cost you a cent.
