Is MiniMeters safe to use on macOS Tahoe?

It runs, but system audio capture may glitch or go silent. The developer suggests using the Audio Server plug-in from your DAW instead, and says macOS 27 betas seem to fix the problem.

Does it work as a plug-in in Logic or Ableton?

It does. Each meter ships as an Audio Unit, VST3 and CLAP plug-in, along with a Quad-layout plug-in.

Can I meter Spotify or YouTube with MiniMeters?

You can, on macOS 14.2 or later, using Default Output Capture.

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MiniMeters 1.0.30.358

Name: MiniMeters 1.0.30.358
Availability: InStock
Author: direct.audio

MiniMeters is a small audio metering app that shows your sound as live meters: a spectrum, loudness, waveform, stereo width and more. It’s for music producers, mixing engineers and streamers who want meters always on screen, not only inside a DAW.

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File Size103.5 MB

LicenseFree

Version1.0.30

CategoryAudio Plugin

Developerdirect.audio

Publisherdirect.audio

Release Date2026-07-21

UpdatedOct 15, 2026

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Checksum matches developer build

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About MiniMeters 1.0.30.358 for Mac

MiniMeters is made by Direct (direct.audio), an independent developer. It runs as a slim bar across your screen, a Quad layout, or separate pop-out windows. You can meter any audio input, capture what your Mac is playing on macOS 14.2 and later, or send audio straight from your DAW with the included Audio Server plug-in. Each meter is also available as its own plug-in (VST3, Audio Unit or CLAP), so you can load just a spectrum or a VU meter on a track. It’s sold on itch.io with no copy protection.

Key Features

7 meter modules

— Spectrogram, Waveform, Loudness (Peak and LUFS/RMS), Stereometer, Oscilloscope, VU and Spectrum. You can mix and match them, so you only see the meters you use.

Flexible layouts

— You can arrange modules in a horizontal bar, switch to the Quad layout, or pop each meter out into its own window. The Quad layout works well on a second monitor.

DAW plug

— ins: Every module comes as a VST3, Audio Unit and CLAP plug-in, so you can meter a single track without leaving your DAW.

System audio capture

— You can meter whatever your Mac is playing, such as Spotify or YouTube, on macOS 14.2 or later. It’s handy for comparing your mix with reference tracks.

Record and clip audio

— You can record from the selected source, or grab the last 10 or 60 seconds and drag the clip straight into your DAW.

Spectrum tools

— The spectrum shows the loudest note, which helps you find a song’s key. You can also drag in a WAV, MP3 or FLAC file to overlay its frequency balance as a target curve.