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Barometer is free — no license required. Download, install, use forever.
System Requirements
| macOS | 10.13 (High Sierra) or later |
| Windows | Windows 10 or later |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| CPU | Intel or Apple Silicon (native ARM support) |
| License | None required — completely free |
Installation
macOS
1. Download Barometer from the website (no account needed).
2. Run the installer. It places the plugin in the standard locations:
VST3: ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
AU: ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
AAX: /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/
3. Open your DAW and scan for new plugins.
Windows
1. Download Barometer from the website.
2. Run the installer. Default paths:
VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
AAX: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\
3. Restart your DAW and scan for new plugins.
Troubleshooting
Plugin doesn't appear in my DAW
Run a plugin rescan in your DAW's preferences. Verify the plugin file exists in the standard plugin directories for your OS.
Meters not responding
Check that audio is playing through the track Barometer is inserted on. Verify the track is not muted or bypassed. Click the reset button to clear any stale measurements.
LUFS readings seem wrong
Ensure Barometer is the last plugin in the chain (after all processing). Reset the integrated measurement before starting a new pass. Barometer uses ITU-R BS.1770-4 — readings may differ slightly from meters using older standards.
Contact Support
Can't find what you need? Email directly:
keith@bellweatherstudios.comInclude: DAW name & version, OS version, and a description of the issue. Screenshots help resolve issues faster.