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Decibel
What Decibel is
Decibel is audio-metering software from Process.Audio for sound engineers and video makers. It provides customizable real-time measurement of loudness in LUFS, dynamics through TrueDyn, true peak, RMS, frequency content and stereo phase. Its views include LUFS, histogram, spectrum, spectrogram, VU, digital meter, phase scope, stereo cloud and super meter. For offline work, users can drag a track into the application, review measurements and export statistics. Decibel is available as a standalone application and as 64-bit AU, VST3 and AAX plugins, with compatibility listed for Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X, Ableton, Studio One and Luna. Premiere Pro compatibility is listed, while DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro are described as coming soon. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, and can connect unlimited mobile displays over Wi-Fi or USB. Licenses are perpetual with free updates and no subscriptions.
Who it suits
Decibel suits sound engineers and video makers who need real-time or offline audio measurements. It also fits users working with the listed DAWs, plugin formats and broadcast standards.
What it does well
- Measures loudness, dynamics, peaks, RMS and stereo phase
- Supports offline track analysis and exportable statistics
- Connects unlimited iOS and Android metering displays
- Includes AU, VST3, AAX and standalone formats
- Complies with listed broadcast standards
What to know first
- Paid license starts at $149
- No free plan
- Requires iLok authorization and account
- Some video integrations are coming soon
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Decibel | Sale price $89.40; regular price $149.00 · 64-bit plugin formats · iLok authorization · Windows or macOS | $89.40, paid once |
As process.audio lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Decibel combines detailed real-time and offline metering with multiple plugin and standalone options. Its paid license, iLok requirement and stated system requirements should be checked before purchase; a 30-day trial is available.
Facts from Decibel's own pages
- Authorization
- The product page specifies iLok authorization, and the trial instructions require an iLok account and License Manager. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Broadcast standards
- The maker says Decibel complies with ATSC A/85, EBU R128, Netflix, and DVD/Blu-ray broadcast standards. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- The product page lists Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X, Ableton, Studio One, and Luna as compatible DAWs. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The product page lists 64-bit AU, VST3, and AAX plugin formats, plus a standalone version. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- License model
- Process.Audio says its licenses are perpetual and include free updates, with no subscriptions. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Process.Audio describes itself as the software division of pureMix, founded by music professionals led by Fab Dupont. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Metering
- Its modules measure loudness (LUFS), dynamics (TrueDyn), true peak, RMS, frequency content, and stereo phase. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile displays
- Decibel can connect unlimited iOS and Android displays over Wi-Fi or USB for real-time metering. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Offline analysis
- Users can drag and drop a track into Decibel for offline analysis and exportable measurement statistics. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy says the company uses physical, technical, and administrative safeguards, while noting that transmission or storage cannot be guaranteed fully secure. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Decibel provides customizable real-time audio metering for sound engineers and video makers. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Process.Audio says it usually responds to support messages within 24 hours. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Minimum requirements include an Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, Windows 8.1/10/11 (64-bit), or macOS 10.13 or later; Apple Silicon M1 or later is supported. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
- Video software
- The page lists Premiere Pro compatibility and says DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro are coming soon. · process.audio, 8 Oct 2026
Where Decibel stands on Freedom251
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