Loudness Penalty 2

VICTORIA, BC: June 12, 2026 - MeterPlugs, developers of audio metering and analysis tools, today announced the release of Loudness Penalty 2, the latest version of their popular plugin for previewing how online streaming services will adjust the playback level of music.

Developed in collaboration with Mastering Engineer Ian Shepherd, Loudness Penalty 2 introduces several major new capabilities. For the first time, users can see and hear the impact of Spotify's Loud mode limiter on their music in real time. The new Block View provides a complete loudness picture, showing max true peak, integrated loudness, and loudness range alongside the per-service Loudness Penalty scores. Version 2 also adds support for new Loudness Penalty scores: Spotify Loud, Quiet and YouTube Music.

"The clarity and simplicity of Loudness Penalty has always been one of its biggest strengths. Version 2 builds on this, adding extra detail, nuance, and flexibility without clutter — and even more intuitive insights with the new Block View," says Mastering Engineer Ian Shepherd.

Loudness Penalty 2 also addresses a long-standing request from engineers working in tight screen real estate. The plugin is now fully resizable, with a new compact list view that trims the interface down to a single column — small enough to sit beside a busy session, complete enough to give engineers the numbers they need.

"We put a lot of thought into the plugin layout and making it adapt to whatever size you want to display it at, so that you can have it open at all times, even when your screen is crowded with other plugins," says Ian Kerr of MeterPlugs.

• Realtime Block View - See max true peak, integrated loudness, and loudness range, and how each streaming service will adjust playback level, in realtime.
• Spotify Limiter Emulation - See and hear what Spotify's Loud mode limiter removes from your music.
• Fully Resizable Interface - The plugin is now fully resizable, with a compact list view that trims the interface down to a single column.
• New Loudness Penalty Scores - Spotify Loud, Quiet, and YouTube Music.
• Lock Button - Measure your song, lock the Loudness Penalty scores, and then preview without the scores drifting.

Loudness Penalty 2 is available now from the MeterPlugs website at a special introductory price of 30% off. Users of Loudness Penalty are eligible for an even larger upgrade discount by clicking "click here to upgrade" on the Loudness Penalty 2 product page. A 60-day money-back guarantee is offered for all purchases.

MeterPlugs develops precision tools for audio engineers who demand objective, accurate feedback about their sound. Known for innovative products like Loudness Penalty, Perception AB, and Dynameter, the company is dedicated to helping creators deliver better-sounding music across all platforms.

Ian Kerr
MeterPlugs
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