Product Name: LEVELS Product Type: Audio plugin Brand: Mastering The Mix Primary Category: Mixing and mastering metering plugin Primary Use: Real-time metering of loudness, peaks, dynamics, stereo balance, and phase Best For: Streaming loudness checks, mix-bus and master-bus metering, broadcast prep Formats: VST3, AU, AAX Platforms: macOS and Windows License: 2 license seats as standard Description LEVELS is an all-in-one mixing and mastering metering plugin from Mastering The Mix that tracks LUFS loudness, true-peak levels, dynamic range, stereo balance, bass space, and phase issues in real time. It is designed to highlight critical metering information at a glance so users can stay focused on the music. What LEVELS Tracks LUFS loudness (integrated, short-term, momentary) with streaming platform targets True peak (dBTP) for inter-sample clipping awareness Dynamic range (PSR / PLR) for monitoring punch and dynamics Stereo field balance and width Phase and mono compatibility Bass space — sub-bass volume distribution How To Use LEVELS Insert LEVELS on the master bus or any track that needs metering. Choose a streaming platform target or reference preset. Use the visual feedback to spot issues while mixing or mastering. Key Features Single-window metering dashboard Streaming presets for major platforms Visual at-a-glance feedback Mid/Side metering Common Use Cases Monitoring loudness while mixing or mastering for streaming Spotting true-peak overs before they reach a limiter Checking mono compatibility on the master bus Tracking dynamic range across versions of a mix FAQ What is LEVELS? LEVELS is a metering plugin that tracks LUFS, true peak, dynamic range, stereo balance, bass space, and phase in one window. What is the difference between LEVELS and EXPOSE 2? LEVELS is a real-time metering plugin used while mixing or mastering. EXPOSE 2 is a standalone application used at the final stage to scan finished masters for common technical issues. Does LEVELS support streaming loudness targets? Yes — LEVELS includes presets for major streaming platforms and broadcast standards.