RME DigiCheck NG review
A free suite of live meters and scopes, available only with supported RME hardware.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
RME DigiCheck NG is a desktop audio measurement and analysis suite for people working with supported RME audio interfaces. It runs on macOS and Windows, with the Windows release described as beta. Its emphasis is live monitoring: level meters, spectral and waveform views, and surround loudness information are presented as analysis tools rather than as a broader audio production workflow. That focus suits RME owners who want visual insight into an active signal; it is not a fit for users without compatible RME hardware.
The analysis views cover several practical monitoring needs. Two-channel peak and RMS meters include phase correlation, while a multichannel meter handles up to eight channels and a global overview shows interface-channel levels. For visual analysis, DigiCheck NG includes a real-time FFT spectral analyzer, vector audio scope, triggered oscilloscope with afterglow, and scrolling spectrogram. VU meters and a surround meter with R128 loudness display round out the set. This breadth makes it useful when a single live signal needs to be checked across level, stereo image, frequency, waveform, or surround loudness views.
DigiCheck NG is free, but its hardware requirement is central to the buying decision: the software communicates directly with supported RME interfaces, so it is not a standalone option for owners of other audio hardware. On macOS, RME specifies macOS 10.15 or later and Metal-capable hardware; Windows availability is beta. Support is listed through documentation. Choose it if you already work with compatible RME equipment and need real-time meters and scopes at no software cost. If you need analysis independent of RME hardware or a tool for workflows beyond live measurement, look elsewhere.
RME DigiCheck NG pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines peak, RMS, phase-correlation and global level meters
- Offers live FFT, vector-scope, oscilloscope and spectrogram views
- Includes multichannel metering and surround loudness display
- Where it doesn't
- Requires supported RME audio hardware
- Windows release is described as beta
- Focused on real-time analysis rather than broader audio workflows
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