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MAAT DRMeter MkII vs spafe

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.

MAAT DRMeter MkII

Free trial MacWindows

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.

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spafe

Free plan

spafe concentrates on audio-feature extraction while covering many common representations and algorithms. Developers should check its version requirements, especially when using visualization functions.

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The facts

MAAT DRMeter MkIIspafe
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onMac, WindowsNot published
Lowest paid planDRMeter MkII Perpetual License: $129, paid onceNot published
Plans published2None
MakerNot publishedNot published
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MAAT DRMeter MkII: 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

spafe: what it does well

  • Free BSD 3-Clause licensed library
  • Many filter-bank and spectrogram options
  • Broad list of feature algorithms
  • Supports offline audio-file analysis
  • pip and Anaconda installation guidance

What to know first

  • Designed for mono audio files
  • Requires specific Python, NumPy, and SciPy versions
  • Visualization needs Matplotlib

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