Metering Cockpit
Metering Cockpit: A focused free plug-in for real-time loudness, spectrum, peak, and stereo metering. Ranked #15 of 43 in Audio Analysis Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free loudness and spectrum metering.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree loudness and spectrum metering
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Real-time analysisYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- BS.1770-4 loudness, true peak, and EBU loudness range metering
- Spectrum, waveform, stereo correlation, and loudness history in one window
- Free for private and commercial use with no account or time limit
Where it doesn't
- Focused on real-time plug-in metering rather than offline analysis
- No integrations are included in the published feature set
- Available on macOS and Windows, with VST support specified
Our verdict on Metering Cockpit
Metering Cockpit is a free audio metering plug-in from Jeesonic for mixing and mastering on macOS and Windows. It is designed for users who need loudness, peak, dynamics, spectrum, waveform, stereo correlation, and history views in one window. The plug-in measures momentary, short-term, and gated integrated loudness using BS.1770-4, along with true peak, sample peak, crest-factor dynamics, and loudness range to EBU standards. Its free plan requires no account, has no time limit, and permits private and commercial use.
Its main strength is the breadth of real-time metering for a free tool. Users can combine fractional-octave and raw FFT spectrum analysis with low-, mid-, high-, or selected-band monitoring. A loudness history view includes selectable time spans and a target line, while stereo waveform and correlation displays add visual information about channel relationships. Four-times oversampling supports the true-peak measurement, and reference-file A/B listening provides a way to compare material during the mixing or mastering process.
Metering Cockpit is a strong fit for engineers who want standards-based loudness and frequency monitoring without a paid tier or account requirement. It is less suited to workflows that depend on offline analysis or integrations, because those areas are not part of its stated positioning. The product is also presented as a VST plug-in for macOS and Windows rather than as a broader platform or ecosystem tool. Choose it for focused real-time metering and reference comparison; consider an alternative when offline processing or connected workflow features are central requirements.
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Metering Cockpit fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Real-time analysis | Yes |
| Offline file analysis | Not verified |
| Loudness standards | Yes |
| Maximum channels | Not verified |
| Plugin support | Vst |
| Analysis views | loudness, level, dynamics, spectrum, stereo correlation, waveform, loudness history |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | jeesonic.de |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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- Insight 2A focused metering plug-in for loudness compliance and multichannel audio analysis.9.1
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