KVR Audio

Divian · Post by **Divian** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:22 pm

Sorry if this might been asked before but couldn't find a decent fit.

I'm looking for a decent spectrum analyser where I can see the most prominent frequency at ease. (eg. to see the corresponding note of a one hit to be adjusted and get it in key visually). If anyone has some decent reading/video material of its further use in music, I'll kindly give it a look since now everything is based on my hearing.

I'm willing to spend a few bucks if it's worth the money...
Thanks in advance!

anmlsrmnml · Post by **anmlsrmnml** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:24 pm

Are you looking for a outboard piece of kit of a plug in?

try this one http://www.samsontech.com/samson/produc ... ass/d1500/

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:29 pm

http://www.voxengo.com/product/span/

Divian · Post by **Divian** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:29 pm

I'm looking for software, currently using Ableton as a DAW but might switch to bitwig.
It's default Spectrum analyser doesn't really impress me that much or maybe it's just me using it wrong.

Tricky-Loops · Post by **Tricky-Loops** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:34 pm

The 3 best Analyzers:

Voxengo SPAN (Pro), Blue Cat Audio Analyzer, Meldaproduction MMultiAnalyzer (sale ends today)...

Divian · Post by **Divian** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:36 pm

thecontrolcentre wrote:http://www.voxengo.com/product/span/

Thanks, actually I've tried this one last night but I wondered if it was able to freeze it's prominent frequency and outputting the key and frequency so you could read it out, without trying to get my mouse pointer in the right peak.
I know there's a freeze button but I thought it should be freezed at it highest peaks? Again this can be just me misusing the analyser...

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:38 pm

Sounds like what you REALLY want is Audio --> Midi Note, that is different than just a coarse spectrum analyser.

anmlsrmnml · Post by **anmlsrmnml** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:42 pm

Divian wrote:I'm looking for software, currently using Ableton as a DAW but might switch to bitwig.
It's default Spectrum analyser doesn't really impress me that much or maybe it's just me using it wrong.

Really? i find the ableton one very good.
Especially if your trying to read notes

Keith99 · Post by **Keith99** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:45 pm

You need one that has a keyboard overlaid, not sure which of those mentioned do

Divian · Post by **Divian** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:27 pm

@anmis: I'm currently using version 8. I'll check the manual for further assistance. Strange I'll give it another try while sending a midi note. I might do some search on the web as well for the use of a spectrum analyser in sound to expand my knowlegde regarding its use.

Thanks all...

wesleyt · Post by **wesleyt** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:54 pm

Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Pro has a tic at the bottom that tracks dominant frequency I. Real time, and it holds the peak curve. It also tells you when you mouse over what freq/note you're at.

DMG Equilibrium has a keyboard underneath its spectrum analyzer.

Both above are quite excellent tools.

EDMProd · Post by **EDMProd** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:58 am

+1 for Voxengo span, very good freeware plugin.

AnalogGuy1 · Post by **AnalogGuy1** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:53 pm

+1 on Span if you want freeware. I evaluated every one I could find several years ago and it was my favorite freeware.

Now I use Stillwell Audio's "schOPE". Easy to track peaks, ID's the note's frequency (in terms of note name and cents off) and incorporates both a spectrogram and oscilloscope (frequency and time-domain) tools into one VSTe.

Arglebargle · Post by **Arglebargle** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:42 pm

My favorite analyzer is the sonogram in the basic Melda EQ. It's more useful than a standard analyzer as it shows the frequency spread over time in easily distinguished colors. Plus it has the benefit of being an EQ.

yubiyoy · Post by **yubiyoy** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:44 am

+1 Span. Loving it.

Decent spectrum analyser