Plugin listing
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
Technical compatibility and details
Category
Analysis & Metering
Type
Loudness meter
Free model
Free tier
Library / asset type
Audio effect
Best use cases
Supported formats
Supported operating systems
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.