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Youlean Loudness Meter 2

Youlean

Free edition for integrated loudness, true peak, loudness range and visual history checks. Streaming presets, saved custom presets, exports, A/B states and drag-and-drop analysis require Pro.

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PluginScout decision guide

Is this a good fit?

Good starting choice for

  • Checking integrated programme loudness when existing metering cannot
  • Reviewing loudness range and true peak after mix and limiter checks
  • Following loudness over time in a plugin or standalone view

Consider another option if

  • Your DAW or limiter already shows the required integrated loudness, range and true peak
  • Balance, gain staging, low end, isolated peaks or limiter stress remain unresolved
  • You need a tool that changes the audio—Youlean measures; it does not fix the mix
  • You need frequency analysis or Pro-only streaming presets and exports

Why PluginScout recommends it

This guide helps you decide whether missing programme-loudness information justifies installing another meter. First correct balance and low-end problems, inspect clipping and isolated peaks, back off a stressed limiter, and compare at matched level. If your DAW or limiter already supplies integrated loudness, loudness range and true peak, keep using it. Youlean Loudness Meter 2 becomes a reasonable starting point when those views are absent and the Free edition's temporal or distribution graphs, or its standalone operation, would change a delivery or comparison decision. It measures the result; it does not repair the mix or decide what sounds right. Streaming presets, saved custom presets, exports, A/B states and drag-and-drop analysis are Pro features. This assessment uses official capability documentation and editorial workflow analysis; PluginScout has not performed comparative listening, usability, accuracy or performance testing.

Typical use: programme-loudness, loudness-range and true-peak verification after mix and limiter problems have been addressed

Learning curve
Moderate
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Overview

Free edition for integrated loudness, true peak, loudness range and visual history checks. Streaming presets, saved custom presets, exports, A/B states and drag-and-drop analysis require Pro.

Engineering context

Mastering and metering tools are most useful after balance and translation checks point to a measurable problem.

Compatibility summary

WindowsmacOSVST2VST3AUAAXStandalone
Technical compatibility and details

Category

Analysis & Metering

Type

Loudness meter

Free model

Free tier

Library / asset type

Audio effect

Best use cases

masteringAnalysis & MeteringLoudness meter

Supported formats

VST2VST3AUAAXStandalone

Supported operating systems

WindowsmacOS
How PluginScout verified this plugin
Trust score
90/100 - Listing reliability, not sound quality.
Trust label
Highly verified
Source status
Official source verified
Last reviewed
2026-06-21
Last plugin update
2026-06-21
Free model
Free tier

Official source verified, free model has limits to review, requirements appear minimal, review date current.

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Free tier

Free access is available, but the developer may also offer paid plans or paid content.

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