https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2025/08/08/blenheim-sound-revue/

Blenheim Sound releases FREE reVUe VU metering plugin for Windows & macOS

... The ballistics are modelled on the original 1940s broadcast specification, so the needle moves smoothly and naturally. It reaches 99% of its target level around 300 ms after a sudden signal, with a touch of overshoot, just like the real hardware.

By default, it’s calibrated to -18 dBFS, but you can set it anywhere from 0 to -30 dBFS, with calibration saved per plugin instance. It also gives accurate RMS loudness readings for stereo material, no matter where sounds are panned.

The interface is resizable, so you can make it tiny for a discreet meter or blow it up full-screen. The latter is a nice option if you have a secondary monitor and want to use it exclusively for metering.

... There’s no clip indicator here; the point of a VU meter isn’t to warn you of clipping but to give you a sense of perceived loudness over time. If you’re used to peak meters, I highly recommend trying a VU meter like this one because it encourages you to listen rather than react to every transient spike.

..You can download reVUe completely free from Blenheim Sound’s website, no registration required. reVUe is compatible with macOS and Windows in VST3, AU, and CLAP formats, working in all major DAWs