EVER SPENT HOURS TWEAKING A LIMITER JUST TO HIT THE RIGHT LOUDNESS?
You know that sinking feeling: your mix sounds incredible, but when you insert a maximizer to hit streaming loudness standards, everything falls apart. Too much gain and it’s crushed and distorted. Too little and it’s too quiet. You’re stuck riding that impossible line between “loud enough” and “destroyed.”
The uncomfortable truth? Traditional limiters and maximizers force you to guess. You set threshold by ear, estimate makeup gain, pray the release time doesn’t pump, and hope you land somewhere near -14 LUFS for Spotify or -9 LUFS for club play. Meanwhile, every track has different dynamics, and you’re manually recalibrating every single time like you’re defusing a bomb.
That’s exactly why we created ZeroLoud. After 15 years of plugin development, we understood something fundamental: the fastest way to achieve target loudness is to let the maximizer analyze your audio and auto-calibrate everything for you.
The result? An intelligent maximizer that analyzes your track, calculates the perfect gain and limiting curve, and delivers your exact target LUFS—whether it’s -14 for streaming, -9 for CD, or anything in between.
Now you can achieve professional, transparent loudness maximization without the circus of infinite threshold tweaking. Whether you’re mastering full tracks, maximizing individual stems, or preparing mixes for streaming platforms, ZeroLoud adapts to your audio with zero guesswork and maximum precision.
HOW MUCH TIME ARE YOU WASTING ON LIMITER TWEAKING?
Manual loudness maximization isn’t free—it costs you time and creative energy every single session. Let’s quantify what you’re losing:
AVERAGE TIME TWEAKING LIMITERS PER TRACK:
15-25 minutes
Setting threshold, adjusting makeup gain, checking meters, A/B testing, recalibrating for different sections
TRACKS MASTERED PER MONTH:
8-20 tracks
Mix revisions, client projects, your own productions
TIME WASTED PER MONTH:
2-8 hours
That’s time you could spend mixing, producing, or finishing more projects
TIME WASTED PER YEAR:
24-96 hours
That’s 1-4 full workdays annually spent just tweaking limiter thresholds
THE ZEROLOUD ROI:
€24.99 investment = Saves you 2-8 hours per month
If your hourly rate is just €25/hour, you recover the cost in the first month.
How much is your time worth?
Zero Effort, Maximum Intelligence
TARGET LOUDNESS AUTOMATION
Set your desired LUFS level and let ZeroLoud handle everything else.
Practical example: Need -14 LUFS for Spotify? Just select the target. ZeroLoud analyzes your track and calculates the exact gain and limiting curve to hit that number—no threshold guessing, no makeup gain estimation.
INTELLIGENT OFFLINE ANALYSIS
Uses a 10-second buffer to calculate optimal processing parameters for your specific audio.
Practical example: Play the loudest part of your track (final chorus, drop). ZeroLoud records it, analyzes the dynamics, and auto-configures gain and limiter settings tailored to your material—not generic presets.
COMPLETE LUFS METERING
See Momentary (400ms), Short-term (3s), and Integrated LUFS in real-time.
Practical example: Monitor exactly how close you are to your target throughout the track. Perfect for streaming prep, broadcast compliance, or mastering verification—all loudness standards covered.
4-STEP GUIDED WORKFLOW
Learning → Target Selection → Analysis → Application. Consistent results every time.
Practical example: Insert plugin, play audio, choose LUFS target, apply. Done. No cryptic parameters, no guesswork—just a clear, repeatable process that works on vocals, drums, full mixes, or stems.
How zero loud works
FEATURE 1: AUTOMATIC TARGET LOUDNESS
What It Does:
ZeroLoud allows you to specify your desired loudness target in LUFS (from -30 to -5 LUFS), and the plugin automatically calculates the gain and limiting parameters needed to reach that exact level.
What It Means for You:
No more guessing threshold and makeup gain combinations. No more rendering multiple versions to check if you hit -14 LUFS for Spotify. You set the target, ZeroLoud delivers it—accurately and consistently.
Perfect For:
- Streaming prep: Hit -14 LUFS for Spotify/Apple Music/YouTube without trial and error
- CD mastering: Push to -9 or -8 LUFS for maximum commercial loudness
- Broadcast compliance: Meet specific LUFS requirements for TV, radio, or podcasts
- Stem mastering: Apply consistent loudness across multiple stems or bus groups
FEATURE 2: 4-STEP GUIDED WORKFLOW
What It Does:
ZeroLoud operates through a clear, repeatable process:
- Learning – The plugin records 10 seconds of your loudest audio section
- Target Selection – You choose your desired LUFS level
- Analysis – ZeroLoud calculates optimal gain and limiting curve offline
- Application – Press Apply and the plugin processes in real-time with perfect settings
What It Means for You:
You get predictable, repeatable results without the complexity of traditional limiters. The workflow is identical whether you’re processing a vocal, a drum bus, or a full master—insert, play, target, apply.
Perfect For:
- Beginners: Clear step-by-step process eliminates guesswork
- Professionals: Fast, efficient workflow when you’re under deadline
- Consistency: Same process works on any material type
FEATURE 3: PRECISION CONTROLS (TRIM + CEILING)
What It Does:
After analysis, ZeroLoud provides two fine-tuning controls:
- TRIM: Adjust input level ±6 dB post-analysis for subtle tweaks
- CEILING: Set maximum True Peak output level (from -6.0 to 0.0 dB)
What It Means for You:
You maintain creative control. If you want to push the limiter slightly harder or reduce output ceiling for streaming safety (-1.0 dB True Peak for Spotify), you can adjust without re-analyzing.
Perfect For:
- Fine-tuning: Make last-minute adjustments without re-running analysis
- Streaming safety: Set ceiling to -1.0 dB TP to avoid platform normalization penalties
- A/B testing: Quickly compare different loudness approaches
FEATURE 4: COMPREHENSIVE LUFS METERING
What It Does:
ZeroLoud displays three loudness measurements simultaneously:
- Momentary (MOM): Instant loudness over 400ms
- Short-term (SHORT): Loudness over 3 seconds
- Integrated (INT): Average loudness from playback start
What It Means for You:
You see exactly how your audio measures against streaming and broadcast standards in real-time. No need for external metering plugins—everything you need is built in.
Perfect For:
- Streaming prep: Verify you’re hitting -14 LUFS Integrated for Spotify/YouTube
- Dynamic range checking: Monitor Short-term variations to avoid over-compression
- Mastering QC: Ensure consistent loudness across album tracks
FEATURE 5: HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO PROCESSING
What It Does:
ZeroLoud includes automatic 2× oversampling for sample rates below 88.2kHz, ensuring transparent limiting without aliasing or digital artifacts.
What It Means for You:
Your audio stays clean, punchy, and artifact-free—even when pushed to competitive loudness levels. The internal processing quality matches professional mastering-grade limiters.
Perfect For:
- Professional mastering: Maintain audio fidelity at high loudness levels
- Mix bus processing: Add loudness without sacrificing transient clarity
- Stem mastering: Preserve frequency detail across multiple processed buses
WHAT ZEROLOUD DOESN’T DO (AND WHY THAT MATTERS)
We’re not going to pretend ZeroLoud is a magic bullet for every loudness scenario. Here’s what it won’t do—and who should consider alternatives:
❌ ZEROLOUD IS NOT A MULTIBAND MAXIMIZER
If you need frequency-specific loudness control (e.g., taming harsh highs while pushing bass), ZeroLoud won’t do that. It’s a full-bandwidth limiter. Alternative: Use a multiband compressor before ZeroLoud, or consider Izotope Ozone for multiband mastering.
❌ ZEROLOUD DOESN’T OFFER VINTAGE ANALOG CHARACTER
This is a transparent, clean maximizer. If you’re looking for tube saturation, transformer coloration, or vintage limiter vibe, ZeroLoud isn’t designed for that. Alternative: Pair it with our AnalogStage or use character plugins (UAD, Slate, Plugin Alliance) before ZeroLoud.
❌ NOT IDEAL FOR REAL-TIME LIVE STREAMING WITHOUT PRE-ANALYSIS
ZeroLoud requires a 10-second learning phase to analyze dynamics. If you need instant, zero-latency loudness control for live broadcasts, traditional real-time limiters might be more suitable. Use case: ZeroLoud is perfect for mixing/mastering workflows, not live input processing.
❌ WON’T FIX A POORLY BALANCED MIX
ZeroLoud makes your mix louder—it doesn’t fix frequency imbalances, phase issues, or poor arrangement. If your mix isn’t ready, maximizing it will just make problems louder. Workflow tip: Get your mix balanced with EQ, compression, and spatial tools first, then use ZeroLoud for final loudness.
WHY WE TELL YOU THIS:
We’d rather you buy ZeroLoud knowing exactly what it does than get frustrated trying to use it for the wrong job. This builds trust, and trust keeps you as a long-term customer—not a refund statistic.
Still unsure? Download the free demo and test it on your own material before buying.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Target Loudness Range | -30 to -5 LUFS |
| True Peak Ceiling | -6.0 to 0.0 dB (adjustable) |
| TRIM Control | ±6 dB post-analysis adjustment |
| LUFS Metering | Momentary (400ms), Short-term (3s), Integrated |
| Analysis Method | Offline processing on 10-second buffer |
| Oversampling | Automatic 2× for Fs < 88.2kHz |
| Supported Formats |
VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX |
| macOS Compatibility |
macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later |
| Windows Compatibility |
Windows 10 or Windows 11 |
| Interface |
GPU-accelerated, scalable graphics |
Frequently Asked Questions
DOES ZEROLOUD REPLACE MY TRADITIONAL LIMITER?
For most loudness maximization tasks—yes. If you need to hit a specific LUFS target (streaming, broadcast, mastering), ZeroLoud is faster and more accurate than manually tweaking threshold and makeup gain. However, if you love a specific vintage limiter for its character (e.g., Waves L2, FabFilter Pro-L 2 for specific coloration), you can still use those. ZeroLoud is designed to be your “go-to” for 90% of loudness tasks.
HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT TARGET LUFS?
Streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube): -14 LUFS Integrated
Podcast platforms: -16 to -19 LUFS
CD/Club mastering: -9 to -8 LUFS
Broadcast (TV/Radio): Check specific requirements (often -23 LUFS for EBU R128)
Start with these standards, then adjust based on your genre and reference tracks.
CAN I CHANGE THE TARGET AFTER ANALYSIS?
Not directly—but you have two options:
- Press RESET and re-run the analysis with a new target LUFS
- Use the TRIM control to adjust gain ±6 dB without re-analyzing (this gives you flexibility to push louder or quieter)
Most users find option 2 faster for small adjustments.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ZEROLOUD AND ZEROCOMP?
ZeroComp is an intelligent compressor that analyzes crest factor and auto-calibrates compression parameters (threshold, ratio, attack, release) for dynamic control.
ZeroLoud is an intelligent maximizer/limiter that analyzes dynamics and auto-calibrates gain/limiting to hit a specific loudness target in LUFS.
Use ZeroComp for dynamic balancing and tonal shaping.
Use ZeroLoud for final loudness maximization and LUFS targeting.
IS THE DEMO VERSION LIMITED IN ANY WAY?
The demo is fully functional with no time restrictions. The only limitation is a periodic audio interruption (every 30 seconds) to remind you it’s a demo. All features work exactly as in the full version, so you can test it thoroughly on your own projects before buying.
WHAT IF IT DOESN’T WORK FOR MY WORKFLOW?
We offer a 15-day money-back guarantee. If ZeroLoud doesn’t fit your needs, just email support and we’ll refund you—no hassle, no questions asked.
STOP GUESSING LOUDNESS—START HITTING YOUR TARGET
✓ Automatic loudness targeting (set LUFS, press Apply)
✓ Intelligent offline analysis (no more threshold guessing)
✓ Complete LUFS metering (Momentary, Short-term, Integrated)
✓ Transparent, artifact-free processing
✓ Works on any material (vocals, drums, mixes, stems)
€24,99
One-time purchase • Free updates • 15-day money-back guarantee
✓ Instant download via your HoRNet account
✓ No copy protection—just a watermark with your email
✓ VST3, AU, AAX • macOS & Windows • Apple Silicon native