Loudness Penalty 2 is a metering plugin from MeterPlugs that shows how a mix will be turned up or down by online streaming services, including an emulation of Spotify’s limiter.
Loudness Penalty 2 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 |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €47.60 |
What Loudness Penalty 2 does
The plugin is organized around a realtime loudness penalty score and a block view that reports max true peak, integrated loudness and loudness range for the material passing through. A Preview mode shows how each streaming service’s gain adjustment would affect the signal, so a mix can be judged against playback conditions before it leaves the DAW.
Key features
- Realtime loudness penalty scores. The plugin calculates a penalty score in realtime, indicating how much level a track would be adjusted by online services.
- Realtime block view. A block view displays max true peak, integrated loudness and loudness range, giving a complete loudness picture during playback.
- Spotify Quiet, Normal and Loud modes. Modes correspond to Spotify’s volume preference settings, so quieter songs can be checked against how they would be raised or lowered.
- Limiter emulation and delta preview. A Spotify Loud limiter emulation shows the gain reduction applied in real time, and a delta button lets only the removed signal be heard.
- Resizable and compact list view. The interface can be resized by dragging a corner or choosing a preset size from the header, and a compact list view reduces the layout to a single column.
- Lock button. The lock button freezes measurements so a result can be compared after playback has moved on.
Compatibility
Loudness Penalty 2 is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with macOS 10.7 listed as the minimum system and Windows XP as the minimum on Windows, and native Apple Silicon support is listed.
Who it is for
The plugin suits mastering engineers and mix engineers who want to see how a track will be handled by online streaming services inside their session, with a single-strip view for quick checks and a full view for mastering.
Loudness Penalty 2 compared with similar plugins
BUTE Loudness Analyser 2 is a Studio Tools / Metering plugin from Signum Audio in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. true:level is a Studio Tools / Metering plugin from sonible in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudness Penalty 2 | MeterPlugs | Metering | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €47.60 |
| BUTE Loudness Analyser 2 | Signum Audio | Metering | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €74.38 |
| BUTE Loudness Analyser 2 (Surround) | Signum Audio | Metering | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| true:level | sonible | Metering | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| WLM Plus Loudness Meter | Waves | Utility | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €42.64 (regular €165.41) |
Price and availability
Loudness Penalty 2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €47.60. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Loudness Penalty 2 FAQ
Does Loudness Penalty 2 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed for the plugin on macOS.
Where can I download Loudness Penalty 2 crack for free?
Crack copies of the plugin circulate as a repack, packed as .rar and .iso, and are most often found through a torrent or a magnet link.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Loudness Penalty 2?
A working serial and a keygen are the strings most often typed next to the plugin name, and the Windows x64 crack and macOS .dmg crack are the builds people search for.
Is Loudness Penalty 2 available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link copies of the plugin are the usual form the release takes in searches, alongside the VST2 crack and AU crack builds.