FR: Accurate i/o Switchable Spectrum Analyzer Built Into QuadEQ?

I know I can work without it.... Of course... and I depend on my ears a lot more than my eyes in this game...
 
But in the past, I have often stuck a spectrum analyzer in varous places of my signal path to help determine/adjust some thing or other...
 
Tho it wasn't very accurate, I loved having the analyzer built into the TimeworksEQ that we once had bundled with Sonar... I liked the eq too tho it remained in the 32 bit arena and was sometimes a bit gritty sounding... (good/bad? ;-))
 
So once again (I know I've done this in the past) I've posted a Feature Request to Sonar to add a basic, accurate, i/o switchable spectrum analyzer to the Wonderful QuadEQ...
 
If anyone else thinks this might be a cool addition to our fine system, maybe you too will post a request and there by let The Bakers know to consider it...
 
Much Thanks...
 
Another humble slave to music...
 
http://www.cakewalk.com/Support/FeatureRequest.aspx
 
Keni
 

Yep, that would be nice , but it is such a small viewing area!

How useful would a spectrum analyser be with that small a footprint?

 
That's why we also need a larger pop-out version of the EQ's graph area with nodes.   
 

stevec

How useful would a spectrum analyser be with that small a footprint?

 
That's why we also need a larger pop-out version of the EQ's graph area with nodes.   
 

Many people have asked for this since X1 first came out.  It doesn't look like it's going to happen.
 
I was never worried about the small EQ graph window, as it was infinitely bigger than you would get on an a desk that the ProChannel was loosely modeled on.   If I needed a larger display, I'll us another EQ VST.
 
I could see the use if it included an analyser, but then again, if it needed to pop out to use it, couldn't you just put Span in an FX Chain Module?  To me, part of the point of the PC was to do away with lots of plugin windows, and roughly emulate a large format console.
 
Just my penny's worth.

Many people have asked for this since X1 first came out. It doesn't look like it's going to happen.

 
Very true...    But no harm to keep trying.  

Can't you just insert the Analyst plugin and put its window beside the EQ window ?

I do this with the regular track EQs but haven't tried it with the ProChannel.

Paul P


Can't you just insert the Analyst plugin and put its window beside the EQ window ?

I do this with the regular track EQs but haven't tried it with the ProChannel.

Sure... I've done this...

But what I'm referring to is an implementation where the adjusting nodes/curves are displayed on top of an analyzer display... If you can check out the old TimeworksEQ which was bundled with Sonar many years ago (and sold stand alone as well)...

With only a single monitor it is frequently a challenge to see a plugin as well as the underlying window...

PC makes it better for me (often) as it's use of screen real estate stays somewhat fixed and I can see my TV while I access these things...

I haven't been using the Plugin Chains often enuf to yet create nice PC-based interfaces for my individual plugins which I find frequenting the PC... but I will! ;-)

Keni

Hi Paul...

I had no luck with the groove3 videos... Too bad. I managed to get them to display something twice, but both times the video stopped just prior to them finally getting to the point (title/topic)...

I'd love to know the EQ that does have it in 64bit-land? I like the sound of the QuadCurveEQ and it's versatility has been quite good for me... but manually adding and fiddling with a separate plugin feels to "slow" to me for some reason.... and it always covers so much screen that I'm uncomfortable...

Keni

A quick google brought up this guy, looks nice, but it's not cheap.

Keni
Mix Control Pro from Team DNR has this feature - I've been using for some time now and love it - you can also "solo" the eq bands etc. Also has compressors etc. There may be some issues with the Company as the main guy died recently I believe, but I think you can still buy it pretty cheaply. 
I just checked and all their products are available for a one off price of $29
http://www.teamdnr.net/mixcontrol/

Also don't Voxengo EQ's have the same thing you are looking for?
Cheers
Nigel

http://www.meldaproduction.com/


Melda Free VST Bundle (Direct Link)

It has an EQ in it with a Spectrum Analyzer built in to it. For a small fee of $30ish bucks, you can upgrade the Free Bundle to a licensed version that unlocks oversampling options, a built in Sonogram, and window resizing.

VST2.4, VST3, 32 bit, 64 bit.

Free.

22 VST's in the bundle.

Waves H-EQ is pretty cool.

stevec

For a small fee of $30ish bucks, you can upgrade the Free Bundle to a licensed version that unlocks oversampling options, a built in Sonogram, and window resizing.

Just did that yesterday.   Partly due to your mentioning this just a few times recently.  
 
Are you using the latest versions?   I upgraded from 5.x to 7.07 after the purchase, but I'm finding that the labels are really dificult to read now.  Not sure if I should downgrade...    And sorry for the OT.  Though as you said it does include an analyzer overlay.

Yep, I'm using 7.07. I haven't seen any difference in the GUI. Hmm.


I did a complete uninstall of the old version first though.



I don't work for them by the way, I just think they have a fantastic product. Maybe I should hit them up for a kickback.

For the first time ... ever ... I just did a project to where I didn't have to master it other than a bit of limiting. No EQ, compression, expander, ... zilch on the Master.

Not that I'm some big time producer ... I'm just a heavy home based user/hobbyist. Having that analyzer right there on the EQ makes a world of difference for a guy like me that doesn't have the optimum listening environment.

An analyzer comes with the free bundle as well Keni if you just want an analyzer. I turned on all the eye candy on this screen shot, but you can customize it any way you'd like.

The sonogram is also available in the licensed version of MAnalyzer and MEqualizer. So you will still be able to see the sonogram in those tools after MDynamicEq expires.

+1 to bringing up this topic

I'd also like to get access to a better analyzer. Cakewalk analyst seems somehow unreliable as I have also noticed the low frequency display being off after applying HPF

TrackS comes with a similar small analyst, but does not seem to have that particular LF problem. however, display options just don't exist.

I'd even be happy to spend some money on a decent analyzer which comes with a sonogram. somebody recommended the pinguin analyzer which supposedly is very accurate but the basic version sells for 700+ EUR which is a bit steep ...

any other recommendation with a good price-value ratio would be welcome!