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LiveSpec vs MiniMeters
Both stand on audio analysis software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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LiveSpec offers broad real-time measurement, system-tuning workflows, and Audio Unit hosting across Apple devices. Buyers should account for the paid subscription, microphone-calibration limitation, and the App Store edition’s iLok restriction.
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MiniMeters offers multiple ways to view audio measurements, with standalone and plug-in use across three operating systems. Its demo is limited to two modules, and the product does not change audio.
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| LiveSpec | MiniMeters | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | All Access (introductory annual): $149.99 a year | MiniMeters: $20, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | linearphase.com | minimeters.app |
| On audio analysis software | #32 of 43 | #28 of 43 |
LiveSpec: what it does well
- Real-time analysis across Mac, iPhone, and iPad
- Live Mix and System Tune modes
- Extensive measurement and analysis views
- AU and AUv3 plugin hosting
- Optional iCloud synchronization
What to know first
- No free plan
- Built-in microphone calibration is not for compliance use
- iLok plugins cannot load in App Store version
- Subscription validation is required
MiniMeters: what it does well
- Includes seven named meter modules.
- Can capture stereo input or supported system output.
- Offers horizontal, separate-window, and Quad Layouts.
- Can clip the previous 10 or 60 seconds of audio.
- Plug-ins are available in VST3, CLAP, and Audio Unit formats.
What to know first
- Demo includes only Waveform and Loudness modules.
- Demo text appears in the middle of the screen.
- Audio output capture on macOS requires version 14.2.
- Plug-ins require a compatible host.
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