TBProAudio releases dpMeter3 - Free Digital Precision Meter Plugin including Loudness

[TBProAudio]

TBProAudio releases dpMeter 3, a precise digital audio multi channel meter
including RMS, EBUR128 and TruePeak measurement. It is the successor of the very popular dpMeter2 and adds free GUI resizing and preset management.



Features:

• click-free 64-bit internal processing
• 2 measurement modes: RMS/EBU R128
• multi channel metering: 2-6 RMS channels, 2.0 stereo, 4.0, 4.1 and 5.1 surround
• RMS: integrated, momentary, peak/true peak, Crest
• EBU R128: integrated, momentary, short term, true pack and loudness range
• true peak measurement based on ITU 1770
• ITU1170/A/B/C/M-weighting filter
• continuous/synced measurement
• record metering results as automation data
• large and accurate live meters
• adjustable pre-gain
• manual loudness/peak/TP match with given reference level
• loudness offset mode
• Preset management
• GUI resizing

System Requirements:

• Windows XP or newer
• Mac OS X 10.5 or newer
• Win: 32/64 Bit VST, 32/64 Bit VST3, 32 Bit RTAS, 32/64 Bit AAX
• OS X: 32/64 Bit VST, 32/64 Bit VST3, 32/64 Bit AU, 32 Bit RTAS, 32/64 Bit AAX
• Tested with: Cockos Reaper, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo/Wavelab 6/7/8/9, FL Studio 12.x, PT10/12/2018

Price: free

[Reaperto]

These are good news! Many thanks.

[sostenuto]

Ongoing respect and gratitude ... TBProAudio !! Treasure chest of tools.

[TheMaartian]

Thank you for this excellent update!

In the future, please make sure that the links you post include "https://". Without it, Google Chrome defaults to "http://" and that fails DNS resolution.

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by TheMaartian

Thank you for this excellent update!

In the future, please make sure that the links you post include "https://". Without it, Google Chrome defaults to "http://" and that fails DNS resolution.

Ahh, thank you for the hint!
Changed!

[JHughes]

It's too good to be free.


Thanks for another great plugin TBProAudio.

[ivansc]

I love that you are the Unsung Hero of plugin development.

Good tools that quietly go about doing "what it says on the tin" with no fuss and clean clear GUI.

I dont recall ever thinking "how glamourous" about what your plugs do, but they are incredibly useful and just WORK.

Kudos.

[lachinhan]

Thank you for the great Plugin.

[DynamicK]

Thanks for the update

[TBProAudio]

Update to V1.2.1:

- Text blurring fixed
- Resize range change to 50% up top 400%
- Reset GUI scale with mouse click

[hopi]

thanks for all you do!

[TBProAudio]

Update to V1.2.3:
- Reset: always update GUI

[sostenuto]

Always cool to see your useful and thoughtful Updates !

[Jorgen]

Thanks. I've been using it too, very handy.

[TBProAudio]

Update 1.2.4:
- GUI: flickering during resize reduced
- GUI: small fixes

[sinkmusic]

Thank you !

[X-Raym]

On the website there is a screenshot showing a "PILR" value, called PiLR in the manual. Is it PLR (Peak to Loudness Ratio) ?

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by X-Raym

On the website there is a screenshot showing a "PILR" value, called PiLR in the manual. Is it PLR (Peak to Loudness Ratio) ?

Yes, in RMS mode it shows the Peak to (Integrated) Loudness Ratio. Also called Crest factor.

Formula: PILR = Peak - RMS Int;


Please to note that Peak level is used, not TruePeak.

[X-Raym]

Formula: PILR = Peak - RMS Int;

According to Dynameter VST video, the formaulas for PLR is



PLR = Max Peak - Integerated Loudness


How come such difference (youuse Peak, and RMS int) ? is there different kind of PLR ?

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by X-Raym

According to Dynameter VST video, the formaulas for PLR is



PLR = Max Peak - Integerated Loudness


How come such difference (youuse Peak, and RMS int) ? is there different kind of PLR ?

Right, sorry for not being precise:-(


PiLR: Peak to Integrated Loudness Ratio = max peak minus IL (implemented in dpMeter3)
PsLR: Peak to Shorttem Loudness Ratio = max peak minus SL (e.g. dpmeterXT)


Which difference do you mean? To which meter do you compare?

[X-Raym]

Oh thanks of,
this is pretty technical stuff so clear definitions is necessary for me to understand :P


So I think PiLR isn't the common way to call it, it is called PLR in Dynameter and PLR in YouLean Loudness Meter. (but maybe it is this plugin who don't use the right term ?) (same for PSR vs PsLR).

That was confused me in a first place, but I get it now :P

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I wasn't talking about difference in plugin but about difference in definition.


Though, I compare Youlean Loudness Meter 2 and dpMeterXT which both proposed intersting special feature (PSR graph for YouLean Loudness Meter2, automation data output for dpMeterXT), but the basic reports are completly different (with initial preset). Here is a demo:




How would you make them display the same numbers ? Did I miss a setting somewhere ?

(not: I only use the demo version of dpMeterXT).

[sostenuto]

Following and learning here is USA as well !

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by X-Raym

Oh thanks of,
this is pretty technical stuff so clear definitions is necessary for me to understand :P


So I think PiLR isn't the common way to call it, it is called PLR in Dynameter and PLR in YouLean Loudness Meter. (but maybe it is this plugin who don't use the right term ?) (same for PSR vs PsLR).

That was confused me in a first place, but I get it now :P

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I wasn't talking about difference in plugin but about difference in definition.


Though, I compare Youlean Loudness Meter 2 and dpMeterXT which both proposed intersting special feature (PSR graph for YouLean Loudness Meter2, automation data output for dpMeterXT), but the basic reports are completly different (with initial preset). Here is a demo:


How would you make them display the same numbers ? Did I miss a setting somewhere ?

(not: I only use the demo version of dpMeterXT).

OK, i got the point. I will change PiLR to PSR (dpmeter3/dpMeterXT) and PsLR to PSR (dpMeterXT), just to be consistent with the other meters:-)
Please to note that dpMeterXT will get a PLR/PSR graph and density map in the next release.

So for your different values: YLM starts in EBU mode, so you need to select the preset nr. 3 (EBU R128 LUFS +27) in dpMeterXT. And activate DAW sync.

Now you should get the same values...

[X-Raym]

OK, i got the point. I will change PiLR to PSR (dpmeter3/dpMeterXT) and PsLR to PSR (dpMeterXT), just to be consistent with the other meters:-)

Oh thanks this will help avoid confusion But I guess you meant PLR for PiLR :P



I don't see where PsLR (PSR) is in dpMeterXT, it is not even in the Out parameters list (but PLR is here):

EDIT: ok I found a setting in Options->LM2 for PLR Mode which can be set to PsLR. (and LRA mode can be set to PiLR).

• Can we really consider PLR is a mode of Loudness Range ? Or is it just a way to say "Display PLR where LRA is usually displayed" ? I thought it was different concept (sure both analyses Dynamic with Loudness Unit, but as far as I understood, Loudness Range = LA, and just PLR is another concept).
• Also,according to first screenshot, I suppose that the PSR value is then under the OUT: PLR parameter (for automation data ?) :S If yes, it adds a bit of confusion.

Please to note that dpMeterXT will get a PLR/PSR graph and density map in the next release.

That sounds interesting ! Any screenshot to share to tease us ? :P



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Another question: if PiLR is Peak to Integrated Loudness Radio, why is it accessible in RMS mode of dpMeter 3 and not in the EBU mode ?


I noticed that in v2, the PiLR of RMS mode was in fact labeled Crest factor, which I think is the right parameter to calculate for RMS.




EDIT: I confirmed, I checked parameter names and this PiLR is "RMS:Crest" in parameter names. :S

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I hope you don't mind all these questions I'm brainstorming with Youlean and dpMeter. Both have great features to propose (and a lot of technical things to handles) :P



Thanks for your support !

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by X-Raym

...

Thank you for your valuable feedback:

dpMeter3: you are right: Max Peak minus RMS Integrated is called Crest, so next version will show "Crest".

dpMeter3 in EBU mode shows only values defined in ITU/EBU spec. PLR/PSR are not defined there. May i will such values in the future.

dpMeterXT: i´m going to consolidate PLR/PSR stuff including graphs and density map.
Currently either PLR (PiLR) or PSR (PsLR) is calculated, displayed and exported/Out:PLR, all under the hood of PLR. LRA Mode determines what is showed in big letters and what in small letters. PLR mode seits either PLR or PSR. But I will change this to make it clear.

BTW: Here is a screen shot of the PSR graph (work in progress):



Yes: RLA and PLR are different concept, but both have the same target: dynamics!

[X-Raym]

BTW: Here is a screen shot of the PSR graph (work in progress):

Cool !


For the moment it is just flat color, I find it very nice when the compression is also encoded with color, like in Dynameter or Youlean, (red => compressed, green => not compressed, for eg). Our eyes are very sensitive to that :P
Just a suggestion,


Thx again for your support !

[sostenuto]

You guys are 'Synergy' personified !

[X-Raym]

I also saw some bugs when graph is redraw in sync mode,


Watch this untill the end, you will see, a very strange phenomenon where graph is erased little by little even if play is off. The fact that there is several layers of graph is also wrong.

Originally Posted by sostenuto

You guys are 'Synergy' personified !

Well, TBProAudio is the one doing the hard work there :P

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by X-Raym

I also saw some bugs when graph is redraw in sync mode,

Watch this untill the end, you will see, a very strange phenomenon where graph is erased little by little even if play is off. The fact that there is several layers of graph is also wrong.

Thank you. We will fix it:-)

[TBProAudio]

Update:

[X-Raym]

Wow ! That was fast !


I like how much clear it is to read it


(I suppose color would be adjustable in the settings for even more contrast :P)

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by X-Raym

(I suppose color would be adjustable in the settings for even more contrast :P)

I hope :-) Thank you.

[TBProAudio]

Update to 1.2.5:
- GUI: mouse control logic adjusted, please refer to the manual
- GUI: VST2 resize optimization
- Reset: extra parameter, automatable, activated by 0 -> 1
- PLR/Crest: reverted label PiLR to Crest (Peak - RMS Integrated)

[X-Raym]

Thx for the crest label ! :P

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by doppelganger

interesting, in dpMeter 2 Reset worked like this:
reaper.TrackFX_SetParam(tr, i, 27, 1)
reaper.TrackFX_SetParam(tr, i, 27, 0)

in dpMeter 3 it requires some amount of time between changing from one value to another, if time period is very small, it doesn't not always work. It's a bug or by design?
Not a big problem, just asking)

No, it works 0 -> 1, at least here on my system :-)

[batcat]

Originally Posted by TBProAudio

Update to V1.2.1:

- Text blurring fixed

Thank you for a fantastic free plugin!
Having both Lufs, RMS and time saving volume matching features in one plugin is great.
dpMeter2 has sharp text.
Unfortunately the text is blurred in all versions of dpMeter3 that I've tried (both 32 & 64bit vst).
I use win 7, latest Reaper.

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by batcat

Unfortunately the text is blurred in all versions of dpMeter3 that I've tried (both 32 & 64bit vst).
I use win 7, latest Reaper.

Hmm, maybe you could provide a screen shot?

BTW: 1.3.0 is the latest

[sostenuto]

Crystal clear & sharp here; v 1.3.0 _ Win10 Pro-latest version, Reaper v5.9.1, 1920 x 1200 dual monitors.

THX for all !

[TBProAudio]

Originally Posted by sostenuto

Crystal clear & sharp here; v 1.3.0 _ Win10 Pro-latest version, Reaper v5.9.1, 1920 x 1200 dual monitors.

THX for all !

Thank you! Same here. So don't know what to do...

[batcat]

Originally Posted by TBProAudio

Hmm, maybe you could provide a screen shot?

BTW: 1.3.0 is the latest

The meaning of the word blurry is subjective, so it might be just me.
But when I compare the text of dpmeter 2 and 3 side by side, I much prefer the text of dpm 2.
It looks sharper, darker and less dull on my screen compared to the latest version of dpm3.
Please suggest a good quick image upload page so I can post a side by side comparsion image.
Edit: here is a link to the image
https://i.postimg.cc/28q8Y7T5/DPMeter-comparison.jpg