Waves VU Meter
Accurate analog-style metering that reflects average signal levels. Features mechanical needle ballistics, headroom calibration, and clipping LEDs.
Price
$ 28.00See which plugins you own and which have updates
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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.
Supported Platforms
Available Formats
Features
- 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
Waves VU Meter
Accurate analog-style metering that reflects average signal levels. Features mechanical needle ballistics, headroom calibration, and clipping LEDs.
Price
$ 28.00See which plugins you own and which have updates
The free Sonisto app scans your Mac or PC. This shop is in it too, with your Sonisto credit.
Get the app, freeSupported Platforms
Available Formats
Features
- 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