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Description

Achieve unparalleled audio precision with the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter — your essential tool for maintaining impeccable sound standards in all your productions. Whether you're working on music, film, or broadcast, this plugin ensures your content meets the highest industry specifications. Tailored for professionals who demand accuracy, the WLM Plus offers momentary, short term, long term, and true peak readouts. This comprehensive plug-in is equipped with a robust warning and logging system, alerting you when your audio levels breach set parameters or fall beneath them.

With Gain and Trim controls, you have the power to fine-tune your audio, achieving the perfect balance without compromising quality. The inclusion of a True Peak Limiter means that the WLM Plus is not just a meter but a dynamic tool that aids in loudness normalization and correction. Whether you're mixing a blockbuster movie trailer or a chart-topping hit, this plug-in supports mono, stereo, and multi-channel formats, making it versatile for any project scope. Its compatibility with various audio editing applications further cements its place as a must-have for sound engineers and producers alike.

Key Features:

  • ITU 1770-3, EBU, and ATSC compliant
  • Momentary, Short Term, and Long Term readouts
  • Gain and Trim controls for loudness normalization and correction
  • True Peak meter and True Peak limiter
  • Mono, stereo, and 5.0, 5.1 components
  • Up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution
  • Compatible with SoundGrid for enhanced flexibility in different environments

Owner's manual

Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter User Manual

Product specs

Software Type Loudness Meter
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Full
Download/Boxed Download
Format AAX, AU, VST, AudioSuite, SoundGrid
Bit Depth 64-bit
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac macOS 13 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 10 (22H2) or later

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter?

The Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter is designed to provide precise loudness metering and control for audio production, ensuring compliance with broadcast standards and optimal sound quality.

Is the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter compatible with both Mac and PC?

Yes, the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, supporting formats like AAX, AU, VST, AudioSuite, and SoundGrid.

What are the system requirements for running the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter on a PC?

To run the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter on a PC, you need Windows 10 (22H2) or later, an Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core processor or higher, and a minimum of 8GB RAM.

Does the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter support 64-bit processing?

Yes, the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter supports 64-bit processing, ensuring high-quality audio analysis and performance.

Can the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter be used with popular DAWs?

Yes, the Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter is compatible with major DAWs that support AAX, AU, VST, and SoundGrid formats, making it versatile for various audio production environments.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter.

Features and functionality

  • Waves WLM Plus has separate mono and stereo versions; accurate readings depend on using the correct version for your channel setup.

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  • WLM has presets specifically for YouTube and Spotify, which can aid in achieving platform-specific loudness standards.

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  • Users discovered that using the stereo version of WLM Plus on mono tracks yields accurate readings, despite the audio being recorded in mono.

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Software and compatibility

  • Users highlight discrepancies between Waves WLM Plus and Logic Pro's stock meter; the issue may stem from how mono/stereo channels are processed.

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  • A stereo plugin may provide more accurate readings than a mono version due to the 3dB difference when converting stereo to mono or vice versa.

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  • Logic Pro's stock loudness meter consistently aligns with online tools like LoudnessPenalty.com and YouLean.co, suggesting discrepancies with WLM Plus may not be user error.

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  • Some users reported resolving accuracy issues by ensuring WLM Plus is on the master bus and not affected by individual track settings.

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User experience

  • Owners note that incorrect readings often occur when the WLM Plus is used on a stereo track with a mono plugin.

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  • It's been noted that short-term loudness measurements can be more reliable than long-term averages, particularly with dynamic audio content.

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  • Owners reported WLM Plus giving inaccurate readings compared to Logic Pro's stock meter, even when both are placed on the stereo output.

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Use cases and applications

  • For narrative work, users prefer measuring offline for consistent and reliable integrated loudness readings, especially with longer pieces.

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  • Users aiming for specific platform standards, like YouTube's -14 LUFS, found WLM Plus less reliable without proper mono/stereo setup.

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Comparisons

  • YouLean loudness meter is preferred by some users over Waves for its accuracy and user-friendliness in measuring LUFS.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Placing WLM at the end of the master bus chain is crucial for accurate readings, especially avoiding placement behind limiters.

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