MAAT MAAT DRMeter
Metering
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Brand profile · United States, est. 2017
MAAT
MAAT is a professional audio software company that emerged from the legacy of the MeterPlugs brand, specializing in technically advanced loudness metering, analysis, and mastering tools for broadcast and streaming workflows. MAAT (Mastering, Acoustics, Analysis & Technology) develops tools like DRMeter MkII for dynamic range analysis, ELSC for loudness correction, and TBProAudio collaboration tools used in high-end mastering and broadcast contexts. The company was co-founded by Bob Katz—one of the most respected mastering engineers and loudness standard advocates in the audio industry—whose expertise directly influences every product. MAAT's tools are considered technically authoritative and are trusted by professional mastering engineers and broadcast facilities worldwide.
DRMeter MkII dynamic range analyzerELSC loudness correctorLoudness metering suiteBob Katz collaboration toolsStreaming delivery compliance tools
2017founded
United Statescountry
23products in stock
Premiumsegment
All 23 MAAT products
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MAAT DRMeter MkII
Metering
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MAAT DROffline
Metering
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MAAT DRMeter
Metering
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MAAT 2BusControl
Metering
MAAT MAAT DROffline
Metering
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MAAT DROffline MkII
Metering
$49Check ↗
MAAT LINpro
Utility
$39Check ↗
MAAT LINSurround
Utility
$59Check ↗
MAAT GŌN
Utility
MAAT FiDef JENtwo
Utility
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MAAT LINone
Utility
$19Check ↗
MAAT MtG
Utility
$99Check ↗
MAAT 2BC multiCORR
Mastering
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MAAT MAATgo
Spectral Analysis
$17Check ↗
MAAT thEQblue12
EQ
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MAAT thEQblue6
EQ
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MAAT thEQred
EQ
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MAAT thEQorange
EQ
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MAAT MAAT SantaCruzEQ
EQ
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MAAT SantaCruzEQ6
EQ
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MAAT SantaCruzEQ12
EQ
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MAAT RSPhaseShifter
Phaser
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MAAT, honestly
What MAAT does well
- Co-founded by mastering legend Bob Katz
- Technically authoritative tools trusted by professionals
- Strong broadcast and streaming compliance focus
- Precise loudness and dynamic range analysis
- High credibility in mastering community
What to watch for
- Premium pricing
- Very specialized professional tools not needed by most producers
- Steep learning curve for loudness standards newcomers
- Small catalog relative to general audio plugin companies
Questions about MAAT
Where is MAAT based?
MAAT is based in the United States and was co-founded by renowned mastering engineer Bob Katz.
Is MAAT good for beginners?
MAAT tools are primarily designed for professional mastering and broadcast use; beginners will benefit from them primarily when learning loudness compliance standards for professional audio delivery.
What is MAAT best known for?
MAAT is best known for its technically authoritative loudness and dynamic range analysis tools, co-developed with mastering legend Bob Katz, used by professional mastering engineers and broadcast facilities worldwide.