FairLoud
One-shot LUFS gain matching. How to: https://youtu.be/hZ5...
- Type
- Audio Effect
- Author
- warf
- Version
- 1.3.13
- License
- None
- Live version
- 12.0.5
- Max version
- 8.6.2
- Downloads
- 0
- Updated
- 2026-06-25
FairLoud is an Audio Effect for Ableton Live by warf, distributed as freeware, with no license specified by the author. It targets Live 12.0.5 and Max 8.6.2. First published 2026-02-20, last updated 2026-06-25.
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Description
One-shot LUFS gain matching.
How to: https://youtu.be/hZ5WU5XB-b8
- Automatic pairing (two instances on one track)
- LUFS difference converted to gain
- In-between plugin bypass for same-loudness A/B
- Tempo-synced measurement length in bars
- Fix mode: Receiver becomes a simple trim (matched gain)
Release notes
- v1.3.7 first Release
- v1.3.8 Harden pairing + reduce idle CPU
- v1.3.10 Improved bypass: restores plugin active states between the paired instances
- v1.3.11 Improved bypass restore reliability during reloads and pair changes.
- v1.3.12 Works correctly in racks and as the default audio or MIDI track.
- v1.3.13 Stability improvements, including refined state handling for Bypass.