[DeeAa[_4_]]

Hey,

Can anyone recommend a free - or cheap - spectrum analyzer program
that would work as a Direct-X or VST plugin, i.e. I could use in
Cubase to see what's happening in a given channel audio spectrum? I
have analyzers but they don't work in inserts etc. and I grow tired
of opening a separate program every time I'd like to check a wave
file for its spectrum.

The more bands it would show the better...am really pondering if I
need to go and get me a physical analysis device, which would be even
better in the recording phase, but maybe there is something available
I don't know of but would be usable?

Cheers,

Dee

[[email protected]]

On Apr 15, 3:01*am, DeeAa wrote:
Hey,

Can anyone recommend a free - or cheap - spectrum analyzer program
that would work as a Direct-X or VST plugin, i.e. I could use in
Cubase to see what's happening in a given channel audio spectrum? I
have analyzers but they don't work in inserts etc. and I grow tired
of *opening a separate program every time I'd like to check a wave
file for its spectrum.

The more bands it would show the better...am really pondering if I
need to go and get me a physical analysis device, which would be even
better in the recording phase, but maybe there is something available
I don't know of but would be usable?

Cheers,

Dee

NTRACK studio has a built in spectrum analyzer that overlays the EQ
config screen.. it's very nice.. can also be configured to disply the
spectrum "live" as you record

Mark

[DeeAa[_4_]]

On 15 huhti, 14:30, wrote:
On Apr 15, 3:01*am, DeeAa wrote:



Hey,

Can anyone recommend a free - or cheap - spectrum analyzer program
that would work as a Direct-X or VST plugin, i.e. I could use in
Cubase to see what's happening in a given channel audio spectrum? I
have analyzers but they don't work in inserts etc. and I grow tired
of *opening a separate program every time I'd like to check a wave
file for its spectrum.

The more bands it would show the better...am really pondering if I
need to go and get me a physical analysis device, which would be even
better in the recording phase, but maybe there is something available
I don't know of but would be usable?

Cheers,

Dee

NTRACK studio has a built in spectrum analyzer that overlays the EQ
config screen.. it's very nice.. *can also be configured to disply the
spectrum "live" as you record

Looks nice but doesn't help with Cubase...:-(

Cheers,

Dee

[WillStG]

On Apr 15, 3:01 am, DeeAa wrote:
Hey,

Can anyone recommend a free - or cheap - spectrum analyzer program
that would work as a Direct-X or VST plugin, i.e. I could use in
Cubase to see what's happening in a given channel audio spectrum? I
have analyzers but they don't work in inserts etc. and I grow tired
of opening a separate program every time I'd like to check a wave
file for its spectrum.

The more bands it would show the better...am really pondering if I
need to go and get me a physical analysis device, which would be even
better in the recording phase, but maybe there is something available
I don't know of but would be usable?

Cheers,

Dee

Roger Nichols Digitial Inspector is a pretty cool free plugin -
it's a small set of his Inspector XL meters. Only downside is the
window is/was a bit small, but that may have changed. I've only used
the AU version, but now I guess it's updated to VST versions as well.

http://tinyurl.com/bsq6hh

WIll Miho
NY TV/Audio Post/Music/Live Sound Guy
"The large print giveth and the small print taketh away..." Tom Waits

[Phil W]

WillStG wrote:

Roger Nichols Digitial Inspector is a pretty cool free plugin -
it's a small set of his Inspector XL meters. Only downside is the
window is/was a bit small, but that may have changed. I've only used
the AU version, but now I guess it's updated to VST versions as well.

http://tinyurl.com/bsq6hh

The small window size is the same - with the VST version as well... I´ve
know this plug-in for a few years now - also before RND bought it. The only
change that I have found, after RND took over, was the different company
logo... Anyway, it´s a nice tool - even though I find it more useful for the
other functions besides the spectrum analyzer.

Another free plug-in (Win/VST) is Voxengo SPAN. Haven´t really used it, only
tried it shortly a few weeks ago. Give it a try, it´s free anyway... and the
Voxengo plug-ins usually have a good reputation. At least the windows is
bigger than of the RND Digital Inspector.
http://www.voxengo.com/product/SPAN/


Phil

[DeeAa[_4_]]

On 15 huhti, 18:33, "Phil W" wrote:
WillStG wrote:
* *Roger Nichols Digitial Inspector is a pretty cool free plugin -
it's a small set of his Inspector XL meters. Only downside is the
window is/was a bit small, but that may have changed. *I've only used
the AU version, but now I guess it's updated to VST versions as well.

http://tinyurl.com/bsq6hh

The small window size is the same - with the VST version as well... I´ve
know this plug-in for a few years now - also before RND bought it. The only
change that I have found, after RND took over, was the different company
logo... Anyway, it´s a nice tool - even though I find it more useful for the
other functions besides the spectrum analyzer.

Another free plug-in (Win/VST) is Voxengo SPAN. Haven´t really used it, only
tried it shortly a few weeks ago. Give it a try, it´s free anyway... and the
Voxengo plug-ins usually have a good reputation. At least the windows is
bigger than of the RND Digital Inspector.http://www.voxengo.com/product/SPAN/

Phil

Thanks guys! Both these look really good. I also got a wink about
BlueCatAudio free VST plugins, and they have an analyzer as well,
looks much like the Voxengo. The inspector has a very nice bar graph
that appeals to me with a simple impact force and readability - I'll
check all three.

Once again the power of Internet shows...just a quick question and now
I have not one but three good looking ones to choose from! Excellent!

Cheers,

Dee

[WillStG]

On Apr 15, 12:26 pm, DeeAa wrote:
On 15 huhti, 18:33, "Phil W" wrote:



WillStG wrote:
Roger Nichols Digitial Inspector is a pretty cool free plugin -
it's a small set of his Inspector XL meters. Only downside is the
window is/was a bit small, but that may have changed. I've only used
the AU version, but now I guess it's updated to VST versions as well.

http://tinyurl.com/bsq6hh

The small window size is the same - with the VST version as well... I´ve
know this plug-in for a few years now - also before RND bought it. The only
change that I have found, after RND took over, was the different company
logo... Anyway, it´s a nice tool - even though I find it more useful for the
other functions besides the spectrum analyzer.

Another free plug-in (Win/VST) is Voxengo SPAN. Haven´t really used it, only
tried it shortly a few weeks ago. Give it a try, it´s free anyway... and the
Voxengo plug-ins usually have a good reputation. At least the windows is
bigger than of the RND Digital Inspector.http://www.voxengo.com/product/SPAN/

Phil

Thanks guys! Both these look really good. I also got a wink about
BlueCatAudio free VST plugins, and they have an analyzer as well,
looks much like the Voxengo. The inspector has a very nice bar graph
that appeals to me with a simple impact force and readability - I
check all three.,

Once again the power of Internet shows...just a quick question and now
I have not one but three good looking ones to choose from! Excellent!

Cheers,

Dee

Small note, when I've used Inspector as an RTA for live sound, I'd
just change my laptop's screen resolution to 720x480 - after having
the plugin window open of course. Fairly large and usable screen
then, and pretty good detail.

I have an really old version of Cubase LE I on my laptop I
sometimes use because it needs no dongle - and it allows 8 vst
intruments (new versions of LE only allow 2! So I figure no purpose to
update it - and the interface it came with is long gone.) It doesn't
recognize the Inspector plugin, but the new versions of Nuendo and
Cubase all do.

Will Miho
NY TV/Audio Post/Music/Live Sound Guy
"The large print giveth and the small print taketh away..." Tom Waits

[Phil W]

WillStG wrote:

Small note, when I've used Inspector as an RTA for live sound, I'd
just change my laptop's screen resolution to 720x480 - after having
the plugin window open of course. Fairly large and usable screen
then, and pretty good detail.

Well, that´s a work-around. If it works, it´s okay, but some graphics
drivers (especially from Intel for Windows) don´t like other screen
resolutions than the native one of the screen. It can be possible to change
the resolution, but chances are, it will automatically revert back to the
native res.

I have an really old version of Cubase LE I on my laptop I
sometimes use because it needs no dongle - and it allows 8 vst
intruments (new versions of LE only allow 2! So I figure no purpose to
update it - and the interface it came with is long gone.) It doesn't
recognize the Inspector plugin, but the new versions of Nuendo and
Cubase all do.

Or otherwise just use some freeware VST host. It doesn´t necessarily even
have to include a sequencer, if you only want to use it as a real-time host.
On the other hand, a sequencer can come in handy - either for recording or
playback cues...

http://kreatives.org/kristal/
http://www.hermannseib.com/english/vsthost.htm

are 2 freeware examples.


Phil

[[email protected]]

On Apr 15, 3:14*pm, "Phil W" wrote:
WillStG wrote:
* * Small note, when I've used Inspector as an RTA for live sound, I'd
just change my laptop's screen resolution to 720x480 - after having
the plugin window open of course. *Fairly large and usable screen
then, and pretty good detail.

Well, that´s a work-around. If it works, it´s okay, but some graphics
drivers (especially from Intel for Windows) don´t like other screen
resolutions than the native one of the screen. It can be possible to change
the resolution, but chances are, it will automatically revert back to the
native res.

* * *I have an really old version of Cubase LE I on my laptop I
sometimes use because it needs no dongle - and it allows 8 vst
intruments (new versions of LE only allow 2! So I figure no purpose to
update it - and the interface it came with is long gone.) *It doesn't
recognize the Inspector plugin, but the new versions of Nuendo and
Cubase all do.

Or otherwise just use some freeware VST host. It doesn´t necessarily even
have to include a sequencer, if you only want to use it as a real-time host.
On the other hand, a sequencer can come in handy - either for recording or
playback cues...

http://kreatives.org/kristal/http://...sh/vsthost.htm

are 2 freeware examples.

Phil

if you wanted a free running RTA, (not a spectrum anlyzer) here is one

http://www.marchandelec.com/programs.html

not the greatest, but OK for free

Mark

[WillStG]

On Apr 15, 3:14 pm, "Phil W" wrote:
WillStG wrote:
Small note, when I've used Inspector as an RTA for live sound, I'd
just change my laptop's screen resolution to 720x480 - after having
the plugin window open of course. Fairly large and usable screen
then, and pretty good detail.

Well, that´s a work-around. If it works, it´s okay, but some graphics
drivers (especially from Intel for Windows) don´t like other screen
resolutions than the native one of the screen. It can be possible to change
the resolution, but chances are, it will automatically revert back to the
native res.

I have an really old version of Cubase LE I on my laptop I
sometimes use because it needs no dongle - and it allows 8 vst
intruments (new versions of LE only allow 2! So I figure no purpose to
update it - and the interface it came with is long gone.) It doesn't
recognize the Inspector plugin, but the new versions of Nuendo and
Cubase all do.

Or otherwise just use some freeware VST host. It doesn´t necessarily even
have to include a sequencer, if you only want to use it as a real-time host.
On the other hand, a sequencer can come in handy - either for recording or
playback cues...

http://kreatives.org/kristal/http://...sh/vsthost.htm

are 2 freeware examples.

Phil

Might work for Dee - but I'm a mac guy. Much to my 9 year old's
consternation, since he wants more train simulator programs.

I almost forgot - there's also roomeqwizard, intended for
analysing rooms so has a lot of features.. It's a java app that works
on mac or pc. I hear works better on PC.

http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/

And on the subject of meters, SSL has a free meter called X-ism,
which is an inter sampling peak meter. Very Nice.

Will Miho
NY TV/Audio Post/Music/Live Sound Guy
"The large print giveth and the small print taketh away..." Tom Waits

[[email protected]]

* * *I almost forgot - there's also roomeqwizard, intended for
analysing rooms so has a lot of features.. *It's a java app that works
on mac or pc. *I hear works better on PC.

http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/

* * And on the subject of meters, SSL has a free meter called X-ism,
which is an inter sampling peak meter. *Very Nice.

Will Miho
NY TV/Audio Post/Music/Live Sound Guy
"The large print giveth and the small print taketh away..." Tom Waits- Hide quoted text -


buried deep someplace in the link above was this very interesting
paper

http://www.anselmgoertz.de/Page10383...wp-english.PDF

Mark