K-Meter is a metering plugin from MeterPlugs that implements the K-System for monitoring loudness, RMS and peak levels in a mix.
K-Meter at a glance
| Developer | MeterPlugs |
|---|---|
| Type | Studio Tools / Metering |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows XP or later, macOS 10.7 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Hosts named by the developer | Pro Tools |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €44.63 |
What K-Meter does
The plugin is built around the K-System, the metering method pioneered by mastering engineer Bob Katz, which shifts the focus from maximizing peak levels to controlling loudness. K-Meter offers three scales, K-12, K-14 and K-20, and the scale is chosen according to genre or delivery format. K-12 is listed for broadcast radio, K-14 for mainstream pop, rock and country, and K-20 for film, classical and high-fidelity recordings, with each step providing a greater amount of dynamic range.
Stereo loudness is measured according to ITU BS.1770, which the developer describes as quickly becoming the international standard for perceived loudness, and RMS readings follow AES-17. Numeric average peak displays and a pink noise generator are included, and the pink noise is used to calibrate studio monitors by playing it through each channel. Searches pair the name with a working serial key, and the release is packed as a .rar and .iso repack and shared as a torrent or magnet link.
Key features
- Full K-System support. K-Meter covers the K-12, K-14 and K-20 scales of the K-System, so the metering reference can be matched to the delivery format of a project.
- Pink noise generation. A pink noise source is built in and is sent through each channel in turn for setting the level of studio monitors.
- Numeric average peak displays. Average peak values are shown as numbers, so the level can be read without relying only on the meter needle.
Compatibility
Pro Tools is the host the developer names. The macOS build circulates as a .dmg crack and the Windows build as an x64 crack and an x86 crack.
K-Meter compared with similar plugins
LEVELS from Mastering The Mix is a studio metering plugin for VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS, so it covers the same operating systems and mostly the same formats as K-Meter but adds VST3 and no VST2. BUTE Loudness Analyser 2 from Signum Audio is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS, the widest format list of the set. Decibel from PROCESS.AUDIO is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone on Windows and macOS, while DRMeter from MAAT is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Meter | MeterPlugs | Metering | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €44.63 |
| LEVELS | Mastering The Mix | Metering | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €5.81 (regular €69.37) |
| BUTE Loudness Analyser 2 | Signum Audio | Metering | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €74.38 |
| Decibel | PROCESS.AUDIO | Metering | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €137.84 |
| DRMeter | MAAT | Metering | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €34.71 |
Price and availability
K-Meter was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €44.63. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
K-Meter FAQ
Where can I download K-Meter crack for free?
The release circulates as a crack, a repack and a .rar or .iso file, and a torrent or magnet link is the usual way it is shared.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for K-Meter?
A keygen and a serial key are the strings most searched alongside the name, and the release is listed for VST2, AU and AAX.
Is K-Meter available as a torrent or magnet link?
The Windows build appears as an x86 crack and x64 crack, and the macOS build as a .dmg crack, on torrent and magnet link listings.