A screen displaying buttons on a computer screen, utilizing dpMeter 3.

dpMeter 3

by TBProAudio
Best for Mixing, mastering, and post-production engineers checking loudness, RMS, true peak, and EBU R128 delivery targets across stereo and surround sessions.
Free alternative to
BUTE Loudness Analyser 2 Stereo View on ADSR
BUTE Loudness Analyser 2 Stereo

Key Features

  • RMS, EBU R128, and true-peak metering
  • Stereo and 2–6 channel measurement
  • 2.0, 4.0, 4.1, and 5.1 surround layouts
  • Integrated, momentary, peak, and loudness-range readings
  • Automation recording for metering results
  • Reference-level loudness and peak matching
  • GUI scaling and preset management

Description

dpMeter 3 is a digital multichannel meter for RMS, EBU R128, true-peak, and inter-sample-peak measurement. It follows dpMeter II and adds GUI resizing and preset management for a more adaptable metering workflow.

The plugin supports stereo and surround layouts from 2.0 through 5.1, records measurement results as automation, and offers loudness, peak, and true-peak matching against a reference level. Continuous or synchronized measurement, adjustable pre-gain, and GUI scaling round out the analysis tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which loudness standards does dpMeter 3 measure?

It provides RMS and EBU R128 measurements, plus true-peak and inter-sample-peak analysis based on the listed ITU standards.

Can dpMeter 3 meter surround signals?

Yes. The source lists stereo and multichannel modes covering 2.0, 4.0, 4.1, and 5.1 layouts, with 2–6 RMS channels.

Can metering results be automated?

Yes. dpMeter 3 can record metering results as automation data in the host.

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