Mini Meter
Key Features
- Compact metering window for keeping track levels visible during busy DAW sessions
- Instant, Sample Peak, RMS, K-12, K-14, and K-20 meter modes for quick level checks
- Low CPU footprint designed for use across many tracks without heavy session overhead
- Resizable interface that can sit on a main display, side monitor, or tablet-based metering setup
- Works with Evergreen Meter Bridge and Meter Bridge Pro for viewing multiple Mini Meter instances together
- Supports mono and stereo channel widths for straightforward track and stem monitoring
Description
Mini Meter is a lightweight metering plugin from Evergreen Audio for keeping track levels visible without opening a larger analysis suite. It focuses on instant level feedback, low CPU use, and a resizable display that can stay out of the way while you mix.
The plugin measures Instant, Sample Peak, RMS, K-12, K-14, and K-20, so it covers basic peak checks and common K-System references in one compact window. Evergreen also positions it as an entry point into its wider metering system, with support for Meter Bridge and Meter Bridge Pro when users want multiple meters on another display or tablet.
That makes Mini Meter most useful as a track-by-track utility rather than a full loudness compliance tool. External coverage highlights the practical workflow: keep meters visible on a second screen, monitor stems without scrolling, and maintain gain structure while working in dense DAW sessions.
The main limitation is platform clarity. The official product page currently lists macOS requirements plus AAX Native and VST3, while the original announcement mentioned macOS and Windows compatibility, so the review entry keeps the platform conservative until Evergreen publishes a current Windows requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What meter types does Mini Meter include?
The official page lists Instant, Sample Peak, RMS, K-12, K-14, and K-20 metering. That makes it useful for quick level visibility and K-System reference checks rather than deep spectral analysis.
Can Mini Meter connect to Evergreen Meter Bridge?
Yes. Evergreen says Mini Meter can connect to Meter Bridge and Meter Bridge Pro, with Meter Bridge displaying up to 8 Mini Meter plugin instances in one view and Meter Bridge Pro displaying all Mini Meter instances.
Does Mini Meter support mono and stereo tracks?
Yes. The official FAQ says Mini Meter supports mono and stereo channel widths, so it can be used on individual mono sources as well as stereo tracks and buses.
Why is the platform listed as macOS only here?
The launch article mentioned macOS and Windows compatibility, but Evergreen's current product page only publishes macOS 11 and higher in the visible system requirements. This review artifact keeps the platform conservative until a current Windows requirement is confirmed from Evergreen.
