Spectral Analyser

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jezjonson
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Spectral Analyser

Post by jezjonson » Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:51 am

What spectral/spectrum analysers are good? to use as a VST plug-in with Ableton.

I am looking for one that is very pictorial with simple waveforms that indicate the frequency in numerical terms.
thanks

I like the Ableton one, but looking for a different one too

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by telekom » Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:50 am

Hi funken
I like the Ableton Spectrum too - but where did you get the other skins you mention? They seem to be separate from the overall Live skins available in Preferences?

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by jezjonson » Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:59 am

telekom wrote:Hi funken
I like the Ableton Spectrum too - but where did you get the other skins you mention? They seem to be separate from the overall Live skins available in Preferences?
Exactly.

This is great, but how is this achieved? Wicked stuff mate.

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by telekom » Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:52 pm

Thanks funken!

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by telekom » Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:17 pm

Cheers funken, that's great info!
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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by Vios » Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:50 am

Voxengo Span X2! I love it's ability to route two different audio tracks into it and then I EQ them both at the same time. Sooooo good for balancing out kick drums and basslines for tight punchy bass. There's a link to download it on my website here:

Best Free VSTs
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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by Tarekith » Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:24 am

Another vote for span.

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by Blurr » Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:28 am

I have put this in the features request forum in the past. I would love to see a "Sonigram" track lane view option in Arrangement view.

And while I'm wishing I may as well suggest it should have chromatic color coding options.

Sorry for the rant, I think I can add something of interest to this thread as well. Sonic Visualiser is Free and very powerful. It's a stand alone product but still deserves a look if your interested in sound analysis.

http://www.sonicvisualiser.org/

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by UncleAge » Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:45 pm

Blurr wrote:...I think I can add something of interest to this thread as well. Sonic Visualiser is Free and very powerful. It's a stand alone product but still deserves a look if your interested in sound analysis.

http://www.sonicvisualiser.org/
Thanks for the tip.

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by Hermanus » Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:17 pm

My one and only, really great, add some coagula and audiopaint [pc only I think] for editing madness :idea:

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by The Carpet Cleaner » Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:46 pm

for hardware spectral analyser, I wanted to buy a samson d1500, but it's discontinuited and impossible to find ...
any idea for something similar?

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by Hauke » Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:04 pm

hello funken, I was just reading your "Tuning kick and bass" tutorial. Very interesting, good job. But I was wondering about the "pitch mode" on SPAN and Spectrum you were talking about. What do you mean with that? Do you mean the semitone setting on Scale X so you see the notes?

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by 1.A.M. » Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:34 am

Sorry hor hijackin' the thread but couldn't stop laughing my arse off when i'm looking at Funken's signature... :lol:
Hey Funken, is that taken from that "ultimate rcockin' DAW" that is out these days that lays bangers without knowing even what a DAW is? That makes your friend experienced producers green on envy? .... :lol:
That's most funny sig I ever saw in here, Epic!

Now OT: I personally like to use the built in spectrum analyser of FabFilter EQ, very handy and precise.
Cheers

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by 1.A.M. » Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:27 pm

funken wrote:Cheers IAM. It's an amazing deal, the commission for affiliate sales is nearly 10 times the sale price. Incredible! Can't remember what it's called. can't wait to start the advertising!
Ok, then count me in!
I really want the gals to know that i lay those banging bangers ! :lol:
That "DAW(G)" is the joke of the year! I had so much laugh every time i see the advert. :mrgreen:
Cheers

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Re: Spectral Analyser

Post by littleman177 » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:39 pm

Been using Waves PAZ for years as measures Position, Frequency and Meter components

http://www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=233

Or the dorrough http://www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=8713

which now measure is surround sound too now.

2 of my Favourites on every Master channel of every track

Alex

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