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Decibel vs Sonic Visualiser

Decibel

process.audio

Sonic Visualiser

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FigureDecibelSonic Visualiser
Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Plans published11
Spec score · Audio Analysis Software8.4 (#6)7.4 (#32)
PurposeDecibel provides customizable real-time audio metering for sound engineers and video makers.Sonic Visualiser is for visualising, analysing, and annotating music audio recordings.

Plans

Decibel

  • Decibel$89.40, paid once

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Sonic Visualiser

  • Sonic VisualiserFree

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In their own words

Decibel

Decibel provides customizable real-time audio metering for sound engineers and video makers, and can also analyze tracks offline. Its modules measure loudness (LUFS), dynamics (TrueDyn), true peak, RMS, frequency content, and stereo phase. Users can drag a track into the app for offline analysis and export measurement statistics. Available analysis views include LUFS, histogram, spectrum, spectrogram, VU, digital meter, phase scope, stereo cloud, and super meter. Decibel comes as 64-bit AU, VST3, and AAX plugins, plus a standalone version. The product page lists compatibility with Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X, Ableton, Studio One, and Luna, as well as Premiere Pro; DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro are described as coming soon. It can connect unlimited iOS and Android displays over Wi-Fi or USB for real-time metering. Decibel is listed for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. The maker says it complies with ATSC A/85, EBU R128, Netflix, and DVD/Blu-ray broadcast standards. Licenses are perpetual and include free updates, with no subscriptions.

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Sonic Visualiser

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