MAAT DRMeter MkII vs MiniMeters
MAAT DRMeter MkII
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| Figure | MAAT DRMeter MkII | MiniMeters |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 8.1 (#12) | 9.0 (#2) |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Joseph Lyncheski's GitHub profile lists Chicago, Illinois. |
| Plug-in formats | Supported formats are AAX Native, AU, VST 2 and VST 3, with stated support for sample rates from 44.1 to 384 kHz. | Included plug-ins use VST3, Audio Unit and CLAP formats. |
| Purpose | DRMeter MkII is a cross-platform plug-in and standalone tool for loudness and dynamic-range metering, designed for general use and music production. | MiniMeters is an audio metering application and plug-in suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. |
| Support | MAAT directs users with installation, activation or product problems to its support team and asks them to include operating-system and DAW versions and computer details. | Support is offered through Discord and email. |
Plans
MAAT DRMeter MkII
- DRMeter MkII Perpetual License$129, paid once
- DR2 Bundle$149, paid once
In their own words
MAAT DRMeter MkII
MAAT DRMeter MkII has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
MiniMeters
MiniMeters is an audio metering application and plug-in suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The standalone app can monitor stereo input or supported system output, or receive audio from its Audio Server plug-in. Its modules display VU, waveform, spectrogram, spectrum, stereometer, loudness, and oscilloscope measurements. Users can arrange meters in a horizontal bar, separate them into windows, or use Quad Layout. MiniMeters can record audio directly and clip the previous 10 or 60 seconds of received audio. Individual plug-ins come in VST3, CLAP, and Audio Unit formats, and require a compatible host. The maker describes it as a display tool for measurements, not an audio processor. The no-time-limit demo is limited to Waveform and Loudness modules and places demo text on screen. The paid product costs 20.00 USD once, with a minimum price of $20 USD, and includes the standalone app, Audio Server plug-in, and meter plug-ins. Minimum requirements include Windows 10, macOS 10.15, or Linux kernel 5.4.0-174; macOS 14.2 is required for audio output capture.