WLM Plus Loudness Meter is a Waves utility that measures loudness, true peak and loudness range for mixes destined for streaming platforms.
WLM Plus Loudness Meter at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Studio Tools / Utility |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €42.64 (regular €165.41) |
What WLM Plus Loudness Meter does
The meter gives momentary, short-term and long-term LUFS readings, with an LU reading that indicates dynamic range. A True Peak readout shows peaks that could distort after transcoding, and a precision peak limiter with gain trim lets levels be adjusted directly from the plugin. Custom high-pass and low-pass pre-filtering can be applied before measurement, and five momentary scales and five weightings, or none, are selectable.
The plugin is offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and it is meant to be checked against streaming targets before a master is delivered. Its readings can be logged, and the crack, keygen and serial key queries that pair the WLM Plus Loudness Meter name with a working crack are common, so the release circulates as a repack with torrent and magnet link versions, packed as .rar and .iso, and the macOS build shows up as a .dmg crack.
Key features
- Loudness measurement modes. Momentary, short-term and long-term LUFS readings are shown together, and an LU reading indicates the dynamic range of the material.
- Momentary scale and weighting. Five different momentary scales can be chosen, and one of five weightings can be selected, or none at all.
- Pre-filtering. Custom high-pass and low-pass filters can be set before the signal is measured.
- Precision limiter and gain trim. A True Peak limiter with gain trim and precision output control allows levels to be tweaked inside the plugin.
- Multi-format readings and logging. Short-term and long-term readings can be checked across multiple formats, and results can be logged.
Compatibility
The plugin is offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with Windows 10 as the minimum operating system.
WLM Plus Loudness Meter compared with similar plugins
BUTE Loudness Analyser 2 from Signum Audio is a metering tool offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and its surround variant is also listed. LCAST Stereo from MeterPlugs is a metering tool offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Both alternatives add VST3 or a surround option that the WLM Plus Loudness Meter does not list.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLM Plus Loudness Meter | Waves | Utility | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €42.64 (regular €165.41) |
| 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 |
| LCAST Surround | MeterPlugs | Metering | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €365.93 |
| LCAST Stereo | MeterPlugs | Metering | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €183.46 |
Price and availability
WLM Plus Loudness Meter was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €42.64, reduced from €165.41. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
WLM Plus Loudness Meter FAQ
Where can I download WLM Plus Loudness Meter crack for free?
The Waves release circulates as a repack, packed as .rar and .iso and shared through torrent and magnet link files.