Kinetic DSP, a developer in audio software, has launched Conform LUFS, a new standalone macOS application designed for precise audio loudness compliance and post-production mastering. This professional tool addresses the critical need for adherence to international broadcast and streaming standards directly on the user’s Mac. Furthermore, it offers a comprehensive solution for audio professionals, ensuring deliverables meet specific loudness requirements while maintaining sound quality. Conform LUFS is engineered to simplify the often-complex process of audio compliance. Users can import single files or entire batches, and the application automatically analyzes the audio. Subsequently, it checks against selected standards, corrects the signal, and prepares the final deliverable, complete with a detailed PDF report. Significantly, all processing occurs locally on the user’s Mac, ensuring that no audio files are uploaded to external servers, thereby maintaining privacy and security.

Compliance and Control

The application features robust post-production control, integrating Momentary, Short-Term, and Integrated LUFS measurements. Additionally, it provides Loudness Range (LRA) and 4x True Peak analysis. Conform LUFS offers delivery verdicts for a wide array of destinations, including television, cinema, radio, and streaming platforms. It supports 21 built-in international compliance destinations, which is a significant advantage for global distribution. Moreover, the software handles various audio layouts, from mono and stereo up to immersive 7.1.4, with proper BS.1770-4 weighting.

Integrated Mastering Capabilities

Beyond its compliance functions, Conform LUFS incorporates a powerful Master Strip for sound shaping. This complete console allows users to refine tone, dynamics, and stereo imaging before export, all while keeping the LUFS target in view. The Master Strip includes a versatile equalizer with low/high shelves and two parametric bands. Furthermore, a bus compressor with adjustable threshold, ratio, attack, release, and makeup gain is available. Automatic pre-limiter protection helps preserve transients, and a final three-band tonal equalizer offers further refinement. Mid/Side processing and stereo-width control provide additional creative options, therefore enabling detailed sound sculpting.

Key Features

Conform LUFS offers a suite of functionalities designed to streamline audio post-production workflows:Features

• Automatic analysis and batch file correction for various audio/video formats (WAV, AIFF, CAF, FLAC, MP3, M4A, AAC, MOV, MP4).
• 21 international compliance destinations for television, cinema, radio, music, and streaming.
• Integrated, Short-Term, and Momentary LUFS/LKFS, LRA, and 4x oversampled True Peak measurements.
• Multi-channel support from mono to 7.1.4 with correct LFE handling.
• Master Strip with EQ, bus compression, Mid/Side processing, LRA reduction, and automatic protection.
• Before/after verdict and automatic PDF report generation with every correction.
• Local processing ensures no audio files are uploaded to external servers.
• Universal app compatibility for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 15 or later.

Pricing and Availability

Conform LUFS is available as a one-time purchase, exclusively through the Mac App Store. Apple manages the purchase, installation, and automatic updates, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Price
One-time purchase: 39.99 €
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This pricing model offers a clear, single investment for a professional tool.

More info: Kinetic DSP | Conform LUFS