true:level by sonible loudness and dynamics metering plugin interface

true:level: Loudness and Dynamics Metering Plugin by sonible Free Download

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true:level is a metering plugin by sonible that measures loudness, dynamics and true peak together. It shows the balance between loudness and dynamics so producers can check whether a mix is ready to publish.

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01Overview

true:level is a metering plugin from sonible built to show how loudness and dynamics work together in a mix. Its main display maps these two qualities against a reference zone, so you can see at a glance whether a track is close to your target. Presets for common reference values, including loudness levels used by publishing platforms and dynamic ranges for different genres, are included. You can also load custom reference tracks, up to eight per project, to compare your mix against them.

Best for

Mastering loudness checks
Streaming platform delivery
Genre dynamics comparison
Project-wide level consistency
True peak monitoring

Developer: sonible
Category: Metering
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Real-time metering of true peak, loudness and dynamics
Loudness readouts in LUFS: integrated, short-term and momentary
Loudness range in LU with integrated, short-term and momentary values
Dynamics shown in dB from peak-to-loudness ratio
True peak in dBTP using high-resolution oversampling
Predefined references for streaming platforms and genres
Load up to 8 custom reference tracks per project
Level Check with text-based suggestions for reaching the reference

03In depth

Loudness and Dynamics Metering for Final Mix Checks

The plugin reads loudness in LUFS as integrated, short-term and momentary values, along with loudness range in LU. Dynamics are shown in dB based on the peak-to-loudness ratio, and true peak in dBTP is measured with high-resolution oversampling.

Readouts are supported by target indicators, so you can see whether a track sits near the values of the reference you chose. The reference zone is set either by a built-in reference or by your uploaded tracks.

When a mix falls outside the zone, the Level Check gives text-based suggestions on what to adjust.

Reference Targets and Level Check for Publishing

Reference values help you avoid surprises when a mix is released. The developer describes the built-in references as covering publishing platform loudness standards and genre dynamics.

For a project that needs consistent levels across several songs, up to eight reference tracks can be loaded and compared with the mix. The Level Check is useful when you know the target but not which change will reach it.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	sonible
Type	Plugin
Category	Metering
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is true:level used for?

true:level is a metering plugin for checking loudness, dynamics and true peak. It shows how these values relate to a chosen reference, which helps when preparing a track for release.

Which formats and operating systems does true:level support?

true:level is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, including M1 Apple Silicon Macs on macOS 10.12 and later, and Windows 10 and later, in 64-bit versions.

What do I need to use true:level?

true:level runs as a plugin inside a digital audio workstation. Supported hosts include Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools 11 and later, Reaper, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio and Studio One. The developer recommends at least 4 GB of RAM and an Intel Dual Core i5 CPU, and supports sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.