Also available is the LM3914 with a linear scale of 0.1 V steps from 0 to 1 V, also still available but rare (and obsolete) is the LM3916, which has a “simulated” analogue VU meter scaling.” ...

The LM3914 LED bar graph driver was an amazing chip back in the day. Along with the LM3915, its logarithmic cousin, these chips gave a modern look to projects, ... RISC-V, synth, VU meter.

It is based on the LM3914 display driver IC, ... He started prototyping the VU Meter on a breadboard, and opened up the record player – it was like this thing was made to be hacked.