VisLM review
A focused loudness meter for broadcast workflows, with surround support and subscription pricing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
VisLM is a loudness metering plug-in and standalone application from NUGEN Audio for audio professionals in broadcast, post-production, music and game audio. It combines real-time loudness metering with True Peak measurement, timecode-locked loudness memory and readings for momentary, short-term and integrated loudness. Stereo through 7.1.4 surround support makes it suited to stereo and multichannel monitoring workflows on Windows and macOS.
Pricing is subscription-based. The Post Plan costs $49 per month or $499 per year, and includes VisLM, other NUGEN post-production tools, and 3D and DSP extensions. A 7-day free trial is available, while there is no free plan. For teams or individuals comparing recurring costs, the annual option lowers the listed monthly equivalent, while the monthly option avoids an annual commitment. VisLM is therefore a stronger fit for users who need its broadcast and post-production metering capabilities as part of an ongoing toolset than for buyers seeking a one-time purchase.
Its workflow coverage is broad within loudness analysis: configurable international and regional loudness presets, navigable alerts and flags, loudness history, distribution views and offline AudioSuite scans support both live monitoring and file review. The application also works across AAX, VST3, AU and AudioSuite formats. VisLM should suit broadcast and post-production professionals who need standards-oriented loudness oversight, historical review and surround handling. Buyers looking for a wider audio production environment rather than a focused metering tool should consider a broader alternative.
VisLM pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Real-time and offline loudness analysis with True Peak measurement
- International presets, alerts, history and distribution views
- Stereo through 7.1.4 surround support on Windows and macOS
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan and only a 7-day free trial
- Subscription starts at $49 per month
- Focused on loudness metering rather than broader audio production
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