MiniMeters vs Sonic Visualiser
MiniMeters
minimeters.appSonic Visualiser
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| Figure | MiniMeters | Sonic Visualiser |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.4 (#32) |
| Documentation | The help center covers installation, audio routing, updates, window management, themes, troubleshooting, crash reports and known limitations. | The project provides a reference manual, tutorials, and tutorial and demo videos. |
| Purpose | MiniMeters is an audio metering application and plug-in suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. | Sonic Visualiser is for visualising, analysing, and annotating music audio recordings. |
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In their own words
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.
Sonic Visualiser
Sonic Visualiser has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.