Universal Loudness Metering Solution. The One Meter For All Of Us. The only comprehensive Loudness metering solution, from the guys who helped pave the way for Loudness normalization.

DRMeter MkII :: Cross–platform Plug–in!​ Integrated DR (DRi) + EBU R 128.

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It’s a fine line between competitive and crushed. DRMeter MkII is the first Loudness meter plug–in designed for not only general use, but specifically for music production. It’s the only 1770 Loudness meter that displays channel–specific trends and events by augmenting the mandated monaural measurement with classic L/R metering. DRMeter MkII is also the first plug–in to combine official integrated DRi dynamic range measurement with mandated R 128 and A/85 Loudness.

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With this product, MAAT premiers the Dynamic Deviation™ function, an intuitive presentation of current dynamic density compared to Target Loudness. Dynamic density is the amount of dynamic contrast in a recording. DRM2 is also the first Loudness meter to display both Relative and Absolute scales simultaneously.

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Current Loudness meters were designed to strictly conform to the 1770, R 128 and A/85 Loudness measurements standards. While DRMeter MkII conforms completely to all international standards, with higher accuracy than many competing products, we wanted more and we think you will too. Conceived by MAAT’s own Friedemann Tischmeyer, a member of the EBU’s ploud group that created “R128,” DRMeter MkII addresses the needs of modern audio pros, who jump from commercial work and CD prep and mastering to an industrial promo soundtrack or VO for an overseas client.

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For extra versatility, DRMeter MkII includes a native version you can run anytime, to meter outside of your DAW or plug–in host. To use DRM2 standalone, you will usually need a “virtual audio device,” an audio driver that provides a software “device” the operating system can use for patching. 

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Relax. Whatever job walks in the door, you know your measurement needs are met. Rest easy knowing no matter what genre or flavor of content you produce, DRMeter MkII will guide you toward the best possible master for your specific deliver platform or medium. DRMeter MkII, the Loudness Meter for all of us.

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Unobtrusive Power

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Hiding behind DRMeter MkII’s seemingly simple UI is a powerful premise. Eye candy is great for newbies, but can really get you down on a daily basis. DRMeter MkII packs every metric you may need into one resizable window that’s easy on the eyes. Not only does the UI “get out of the way,” so you can be more productive, we’ve incorporated industry–first features that inform you of possible pitfalls without slapping you in the face.

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Subtle Functionality

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DRMeter MkII combines all mandated Loudness metrics with several new helpers. We’ve added discrete left/right measurements so you can ID channel–specific trouble spots and track trends. We also measure all the time for all metrics, in the background, so you can jump from one measurement method to another and back, checking up on specific concerns without loosing the overall picture.

 

We’ve even added little details that make your day better, like “digital black” or -∞ indicators; Play, Pause and automatic controls for integrated measurement; an R128 Gate Disable for downward compatibility; and a True Peak disable option for broadcast folks that need SPPM as well. Did we mention factory and user presets so you can blip between client or program–specific settings in an instant?

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Features

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• The first loudness meter designed for general use and specifically for music production

• The only loudness meter displaying channel–specific trends and events with classic L/R metering

• DRMeter MkII is also the first plug–in to offer official DRi dynamic range, just like our DROffline batch utility

• Dynamic Deviation, an intuitive presentation of your current dynamic density compared to Target Loudness

• DRM2 is also the first loudness meter with DualVu™. Displaying both Relative and Absolute scales simultaneously makes loudness metering more intuitive and easier to understand.

• D-MODE: DR - MAAT’s renowned DR dynamic range standard; PSR - Peak–to–Short–term Ratio; LRA - Loudness Range

• L-MODE: RMS, Momentary Loudness, Short–term Loudness

• Integrated: DRi, LUi (Program Loudness)

• MFiT mode — measures and monitors signal through round trip iTunes AACplus codec

• DRMeter MkII is highly configurable: set it up the way you need

• Measurements always running; easy to switch standards on the fly

• Adjustable, user defined target loudness

• Adjustable, user defined maximum True Peak Threshold

• Dynamic Deviation — difference in LU needed to match user defined target loudness

• LUFS/LU mode, LU mode with +9 and +18

• LINK mode; links left and right channel Dynamic Display together to show average of L+R

• Play and Pause control for integrated measurement

• 3 automatic modes for integrated measurement; AUTO ON, AUTO RESET OFF, AUTO OFF

• Gate On/Off for downward compatibility

• Gate indicator; indicates when the R/128 / A/85 Gate is active for LU integrated measurements

• Global Reset Button

• Adjustable color thresholds for peak and loudness bar graphs

• Factory & user presets

• Optional -30 dB zoom scale

• 5 different UI sizes for any display size

• TP disable option (= SPPM)

• Meter & monitor through MfiT up to 96k

• All standard formats: AU, VST & AAX Mac/Win

• Operates at all standard sample rates, from 44.1 to 384 kHz

• Compatible with standard OSs; macOS, Windows

• Low fatigue visual design​

• Create, Edit & Share Presets: Presets can be easily saved and shared with other users as files. 

• Compatible with any DAW: It works with most DAWs supporting VST3 and AU formats like Ableton, Logic, Bitwig, Cubase, Reaper, FL Studio, Studio One, etc.

• Midi Capture: Easily export MIDI sequences with the “MIDI Export Button” to a designated folder, or use “DragDrop MIDI Export” to intuitively drag and drop them into a DAW or desired location for streamlined processing.

• Multi Output: Trigger Bars can be mapped to be sent through different independent MIDI channels. Additionally, it is possible to select the octave for each trigger bar independently.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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DRMeter MKII is available for MacOS and Windows, functioning as an AAX, VST2, VST3 and AU plug-in. To run it on Mac or Windows, the following specifications or higher are required:

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• MacOS 10.9 and newer, Universal Binary 2, 64 bit only.

• Windows 7 and newer, 32 & 64 bit.

• OpenGL 3.2 or newer​​.

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