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MAAT DRMeter MkII
What MAAT DRMeter MkII is
MAAT DRMeter MkII is a macOS and Windows plug-in and standalone tool for loudness and dynamic-range metering in music production and other audio work. It measures DR, integrated DR (DRi), PSR, LRA, RMS, momentary and short-term loudness, integrated program loudness, and peak information, with left/right meters plus loudness and peak graphs. EBU R128 and ATSC A/85 measurements are combined with DR metering. Dynamic Deviation compares current dynamic density with a target loudness chosen by the user. MFiT mode monitors through a round-trip iTunes AACplus codec at rates up to 96 kHz. Factory and user presets include Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, TIDAL, R128, and A/85 examples. Plug-in formats are AAX Native, AU, VST 2, and VST 3, supporting 44.1 to 384 kHz. A perpetual license costs $129, paid once, with a 21-day trial.
Who it suits
It suits audio professionals handling commercial production, CD preparation, mastering, promos, or voice-over. It also fits users of supported DAWs who need real-time loudness and dynamic-range views.
What it does well
- Measures multiple loudness and dynamic metrics
- Combines EBU R128, ATSC A/85, and DR
- Supports AAX, AU, VST 2, and VST 3
- Works on macOS and Windows
- Includes a 21-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Standalone routing usually needs a virtual audio device
- macOS support is 64-bit only
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DRMeter MkII Perpetual License | Perpetual license · No subscription stated | $129, paid once |
| DR2 Bundle | Perpetual license; includes DRMeter MkII, DROffline MkII and MAATgo · 16% off; $53 total savings | $149, paid once |
As maat.digital lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
DRMeter MkII focuses on real-time loudness and dynamic-range analysis across common plug-in formats and operating systems. The perpetual license and trial provide clear entry options, while standalone users should plan for audio routing.
Facts from MAAT DRMeter MkII's own pages
- AAC monitoring
- MFiT mode measures and monitors through a round-trip iTunes AACplus codec, up to 96 kHz. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- Broadcast standards
- The product combines EBU R128 and ATSC A/85 loudness measurements with DR dynamic-range metering. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- MAAT lists Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Pyramix, Sequoia, Studio One and Wavelab as tested and approved DAWs. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- Dynamic Deviation
- Dynamic Deviation shows the difference between current dynamic density and a user-defined Target Loudness. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany · maat.digital, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The product page describes DRMeter MkII as serving modern audio professionals working across commercial production, CD preparation, mastering, promos and voice-over. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- License and offline use
- MAAT says online licenses check in with its server once a month and offers offline activation for air-gapped or high-security computers. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- Measurements
- It measures DR, integrated DR (DRi), PSR, LRA, RMS, momentary and short-term loudness, and integrated program loudness. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The listed requirements are macOS 10.9 or newer and Windows 7 or newer; the product page says Windows builds are 32-bit and 64-bit and macOS is 64-bit only. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- 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. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- Presets
- It includes factory and user presets, with examples for Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, TIDAL, R128 and A/85. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- 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. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- MAAT says its products use built-in cloud copy protection without dongles, and its privacy policy says it cannot guarantee absolute security for data transmission or storage. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- Standalone setup
- The standalone version usually needs a virtual audio device for routing; MAAT recommends VB-CABLE on Windows and BlackHole on macOS. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- 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. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- MAAT says its product installers provide a 21-day trial license for users without a license. · maat.digital, 9 Oct 2026
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