Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro is a multichannel metering plugin from Blue Cat Audio that measures peak, RMS and crest factor levels, with K-System scales and automation output.
Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro at a glance
| Developer | Blue Cat Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Spectral Analysis |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €98.18 |
What Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro does
Almost every aspect of the peak, RMS and crest factor meters can be customized, and five scales are proposed by default, including Bob Katz’s K-System scales in K-12, K-14 and K-20 variants with custom options. Large coloured statistics displays follow the chosen scales, while graphs show the evolution of audio envelopes over time and a mid-side switch helps verify mono compatibility.
Measurements can be recorded as automation curves, including peak, RMS, crest factor and clip values, and the output envelope can be shaped by recording a reversed envelope and changing its amount and signal offset. Peak, RMS and crest factor envelopes can be reused for additional monitoring and side chaining. Parameters respond to full MIDI control with zipper-free updates, MIDI output can send CC data, and an integrated presets manager lets state be copied and pasted between instances through the system clipboard. Smooth bypass avoids noise on activation, and when fed silence the processing shuts down to keep idle CPU load at zero.
Key features
- Multichannel peak, RMS and crest meters. Peak, RMS and crest factor are measured across channels, with attack and release shape controllable for each meter.
- True dynamic range and histograms. True dynamic range measurement is displayed alongside level histograms, so the spread of a signal can be read at a glance.
- K-System scales. Bob Katz’s K-12, K-14 and K-20 scales are included, and custom scales can be defined alongside the five default scales.
- Mid-side and stereo analysis. Mono, stereo and mid-side surround analysis are supported, and a stereoness measurement shows phase cancellation between channels.
- Automation and MIDI output. Measurements are recorded as automation curves, and output parameters can be sent as MIDI CC from the plugin.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Searches for the crack and keygen of this meter often arrive with serial key terms, while the repack form is the one most often typed beside the name.
Compatibility
The plugin comes as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS in 64-bit builds, with native support for Apple Silicon listed, a minimum of macOS 10.9 and Windows 7, and a trial is available.
Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro compared with similar plugins
Insight 2 by iZotope is a spectral analysis effect available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS, and it has an educational version of its own.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro | Blue Cat Audio | Spectral Analysis | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| PAZ Analyzer | Waves | Spectral Analysis | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €110.67) |
| Insight 2 | iZotope | Spectral Analysis | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €239.00 |
| true:balance | sonible | Spectral Analysis | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Insight 2 Educational Version | iZotope | Spectral Analysis | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €120.00 |
Price and availability
Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro FAQ
Does DP Meter Pro run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, with a minimum of macOS 10.9.
Which formats does DP Meter Pro ship in?
VST3, VST2, AU and AAX, for Windows and macOS in 64-bit builds.
Where can I download DP Meter Pro crack for free?
Torrent and magnet link releases circulate as repacks in .rar and .iso, and the macOS build is searched as a .dmg crack.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for DP Meter Pro?
Serial key and keygen searches are common for the name, and the repack is the form most often typed beside them.
Is DP Meter Pro available as a torrent or magnet link?
Yes, the plugin circulates as a torrent and magnet link, usually packed as a repack in .rar or .iso.