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What it is

MiniMeters is an audio metering application and plug-in suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The standalone app can monitor stereo input or supported system output, or receive audio from its Audio Server plug-in. Its modules display VU, waveform, spectrogram, spectrum, stereometer, loudness, and oscilloscope measurements. Users can arrange meters in a horizontal bar, separate them into windows, or use Quad Layout. MiniMeters can record audio directly and clip the previous 10 or 60 seconds of received audio. Individual plug-ins come in VST3, CLAP, and Audio Unit formats, and require a compatible host. The maker describes it as a display tool for measurements, not an audio processor. The no-time-limit demo is limited to Waveform and Loudness modules and places demo text on screen. The paid product costs 20.00 USD once, with a minimum price of $20 USD, and includes the standalone app, Audio Server plug-in, and meter plug-ins. Minimum requirements include Windows 10, macOS 10.15, or Linux kernel 5.4.0-174; macOS 14.2 is required for audio output capture.

Spec sheet

What it does
MiniMeters is a desktop audio-metering application and plug-in suite for monitoring stereo inputs, outputs and DAW audio.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Purpose
MiniMeters is an audio metering application and plug-in suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 9 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Privacy
The terms say purchase information is not shared with advertisers, purchase emails are not used for marketing and launch-time version checks log connecting IP addresses to prevent abuse.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Support
Support is offered through Discord and email.Read 15 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Headquarters
Joseph Lyncheski's GitHub profile lists Chicago, Illinois.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
The product is made by Direct, identified on the developer's site as Joseph Lyncheski.Read 15 Oct 2026 · direct.wtf
Audio capture
The standalone app can capture default audio devices on Windows, macOS 14.2 or later and Linux, subject to system support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Audio monitoring
The standalone app can monitor stereo input or supported system output, or receive audio from the Audio Server plug-in.Read 9 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Audio routing integrations
The help pages provide setup guides for Audio Hijack, SoundSource, Sound Siphon, and Sonarworks SoundID on macOS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Company profile
The maker describes himself as a Chicago-based independent software developer and electronic musician.Read 15 Oct 2026 · direct.wtf
DAW routing
The Audio Server plug-in sends audio from a DAW or plug-in host into MiniMeters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Demo limits
The no-time-limit demo provides only Waveform and Loudness modules and places demo text in the middle of the screen.Read 9 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Documentation
The help center covers installation, audio routing, updates, window management, themes, troubleshooting, crash reports and known limitations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Independent review
Polarity describes MiniMeters as both a standalone visualizer and a DAW plug-in for real-time analysis and persistent meter visibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polarity.me
Initial release
The EULA states that MiniMeters version 1.0.0 was released on August 1, 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Layouts
Meters can be arranged in a horizontal bar, separate pop-out windows or a Quad layout.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Licence
The EULA gives purchasers installation rights on personally owned computers, restricts redistribution and states that MiniMeters owns its software and intellectual property.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Limit: analyzer orientation
The developer said changing the orientation of plug-in analyzers was not supported at the time of the discussion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Limit: input switching
A user requested automatic switching between Audio Server and main outputs; the developer said a more convenient switch was planned for version 1.1.Read 15 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Limit: macOS Tahoe
The official issue page reports unstable output capture on macOS Tahoe, especially with CPU-intensive Ableton Live projects, and says workarounds are incomplete.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Limit: missing mobile app
An itch.io commenter requested an iPhone meter app, indicating that the published product is desktop-focused.Read 15 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Limit: no processing
An itch.io user response explains that MiniMeters only measures audio and cannot limit or otherwise change a track.Read 15 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Limit: timeline API
Waveform timeline bar numbers can be wrong after automated time-signature changes in VST3 and Audio Unit plug-ins because of host API limitations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Linux requirements
Linux requires kernel 5.4.0-174 or newer and x86_64 or arm64; the product is tested on Ubuntu 20.04 or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
macOS requirements
macOS requires version 10.15 or newer on Intel or Apple Silicon; output capture requires macOS 14.2 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
macOS Tahoe issue
The maker warns that macOS Tahoe has issues with Default Output Capture and advises users to read its support warning.Read 9 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Meter modules
The product includes VU, Waveform, Spectrogram, Spectrum, Stereometer, Loudness and Oscilloscope modules.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Meters
Its modules include VU, Waveform, Spectrogram, Spectrum, Stereometer, Loudness, and Oscilloscope.Read 9 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
No copy protection
The maker says the product has no copy protection and can be downloaded and installed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Not a processor
The maker describes MiniMeters as a metering tool that displays audio measurements rather than changing the audio.Read 9 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Open-source components
The acknowledgements list public-domain, CC0, BSD, Apache-2.0, MIT and zlib components used by MiniMeters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Plug-in formats
Included plug-ins use VST3, Audio Unit and CLAP formats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Praise: customization
Polarity praises the ability to resize, move and arrange all meter modules and save customized presets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polarity.me
Praise: replaces tools
A LinkedIn commenter said MiniMeters replaced all of their previous monitoring tools after six months of use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Praise: Stick Mode
Polarity calls Stick Mode a major workflow improvement because maximized applications remain underneath the meters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polarity.me
Praise: usability
LinkedIn commenters described MiniMeters as convenient, useful and suitable for system-audio or DAW monitoring.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Rating on itch.io
4.9 out of 5 stars from 166 total ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
Recording
MiniMeters can record incoming audio and retain the previous 10 or 60 seconds for clipping.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Spectrogram analysis
The Spectrogram module provides selectable FFT sizes, Mel/logarithmic/linear scales, horizontal or vertical orientation, tilt and piano or frequency overlays.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Spectrum analysis
The Spectrum module offers FFT, color-bar and combined modes, channel selection, frequency readout, FFT-size choices and reference target curves.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Stick Mode
Stick Mode keeps the horizontal layout acting like a toolbar; Linux support requires compatible X11 or Wayland window protocols and Gnome Wayland is unsupported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
System requirements
Windows requires Windows 10 or newer and an x86_64 processor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Version news
Version 1.0.30 fixed Linux AppImage installation, Linux window and Reaper crashes, high-sample-rate visualization issues and macOS performance problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
VST2 limitation
A VST2 build is unavailable because Steinberg no longer permits new developers to make VST2 plug-ins.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app
Waveform analysis
The Waveform module supports channel selection, static or multiband colors, peak history, speed, scrolling or static display and DAW timecode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minimeters.app

Plans and prices

Demo Free Waveform and Loudness modules only · on-screen demo text · no time limit Read 15 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io
MiniMeters $20, paid once $20.00 USD or more; minimum $20 Standalone app · Audio Server plug-in · VST3, Audio Unit and CLAP meter plug-ins · Windows, macOS and Linux Read 15 Oct 2026 · directmusic.itch.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Seven named metering and analysis modules
  • Horizontal, separate-window, and Quad layouts
  • Can clip the previous 10 or 60 seconds
  • No-time-limit demo available

Limits

  • Demo includes only Waveform and Loudness
  • Demo text appears in the middle of the screen
  • Maximum channel count is two
  • macOS 14.2 is required for audio output capture

Who it suits

It suits people who want to monitor or record stereo audio measurements on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Users seeking audio processing rather than measurement should note that MiniMeters does not change audio.

Verdict

MiniMeters offers a broad set of measurement views, multiple layouts, and short audio capture. Its demo is limited, and the tool displays measurements rather than processing sound.

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