Many audio editors and DAWs now bundle spectrum analyser plugins, but in my experience these tend to be fairly basic affairs that can be frustratingly inflexible. Metering MattersĪudio metering and analysis plugins are not glamorous, but can contribute greatly to the quality of your mixes, and help pick up on problems such as subsonic rumblings and phase issues. The range is currently PConly, but beta testers are currently being sought for Mac versions. The three products under review here are the SEQ1 sevenband parametric EQ plugin and the SEQ2 'spline' EQ, which are both linearphase designs, and an extremely comprehensive audio analyser tool called Visualizer that can help you highlight and solve many mixrelated problems. Stereoizer enhances the width of both mono and stereo inputs, Stereoplacer is a parametric equaliser whose bands can be individually placed in the stereo field, and Monofilter can highlight and correct a wide range of bassend and phase problems to give your mixes more definition and solidity. Visualizer provides a comprehensive set of functions with some unusual options, such as the Mid/Side spectrum analysis and stereo spectrogram, shown here above a pair of more traditional correlation and level meters.NuGen Audio is a new name to me, but over the last couple of years the company have been quietly building an enthusiastic following for their range of elegant and sophisticated VST plugins, building on the success of their first three products. Whether solid or natural sounding bass is a requirement in For your recording projects, Monofilter provides the foundation for real power and definition. The ear finds it difficult, if not impossible, to determine the direction of low frequencies. This can often contribute to lack of clarity and focus in the mix.We test a selection of impressive and affordable Windows mastering tools from NuGen Audio. Realtime correlation using frequency analysisĬlick and drag width of stereo envelopeProtection Type Whether solid or natural sounding bass is a requirement in For your recording projects, Monofilter provides the foundation for real power and definition. The ear finds it difficult, if not impossible, to determine the direction of low frequencies. This can often contribute to lack of clarity and focus in the mix.Product Features Monofilter brings back the center of your bass, so easily lost through stereo processing effects, synth sound generation, unwanted phase inconsistencies and live recording of microphone sangria. NuGen's market key features now give you clear control over spread alignment, transition and stereo phase, and the unique WYSIWYG interface gives you clean and demanding visual feedback. Used and trusted by producers around the world, Monofilter grabs your bass and fixes it solidly within your mix. Intuitive controls let you quickly anchor power while maintaining essential character and perceived spatial characteristics.

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