Nugen Audio Showcases VisLM 3 at AES Nashville
The latest version of Nugen Audio's loudness metering tool adds stem monitoring, timestamped notes, and expanded channel support up to 9.1.6.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Music — General
Nugen Audio featured its VisLM 3 loudness metering solution at AES Show Nashville 2026. The update introduces stem monitoring, LDR measurement, and a Loudness QC Report export function.
Why it matters
The release targets audio engineers working on broadcast and streaming deliverables, where loudness compliance is required across multiple formats and regional standards. Combining measurement with historical analysis and in-session notes is intended to streamline quality control workflows.
The figures available are manufacturer product specifications, with the 9.1.6 channel ceiling the only quantified capability cited. Pricing, shipping dates, and performance comparisons against earlier VisLM versions were not provided.
The players
Nugen Audio
Nugen Audio is an audio plug-in developer known for loudness metering and processing tools used in broadcast and post-production.
The details
VisLM 3 adds stem monitoring that displays readings, history traces, and loudness distributions from multiple stems in one instance. Timestamped notes are added directly into the plug-in using Nugen Audio Jotter technology, and the interface has been redesigned.
Timeline
AES Show Nashville 2026: Nugen Audio featured VisLM 3 at the event.
Industry Dynamics
Loudness normalization standards such as EBU R128 have become central to audio delivery across broadcast and streaming platforms. Metering tools that support multiple regional presets, including EBU R128-s4 and ATSC A/85:2026-07, reflect the growing need for compliance across markets.
Audio engineers and post-production teams gain a single plug-in that measures loudness across stems and multiple regional standards. Exported Loudness QC Reports can support delivery documentation for broadcast and streaming submissions.
The takeaway
Engineers working across immersive formats and multiple regional loudness standards may find a consolidated metering tool with in-session notes reduces the friction of compliance review. Checking current preset support against specific delivery specs remains essential before adoption.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TVTechnology.
