Designing software

Twisted85 · 2nd January 2007, 08:28 PM

Hi,

I'm going to need a PC based crossover/box designing program for my future programs and I need some help choosing a good program for myself.

I've tried some programs (Passive Crossover Designer, Speaker Workshop, LspCAD).
PCD was an easy to use excel based program, but I think I need something more versatile. I tried SW and LspCAD, but just trying them for few nights I wasn't able to use them at all. The leap from PCD seems to be quite huge.

So I need to really get into this and try to learn some Pro loudspeaker designing program. Before I just start, I need to know that I will try to learn the best program for me.

I want that the program can simulate delay circuits, as I am interested to use this in future projects. And ofcourse I need to measure my drivers.
But the most important thing is that the program is easy to use and easy to learn!
I've been looking for SoundEasy, but how this compares to Speaker Workshop?

Printed manual would be probably quite helpful.

I think I can use 100-200$ for the program if it really offers something worth it. (compared to free versions)

I searched for previous threads and gain some information, but what I'm most concerned is am I going to learn to use these programs or will I just throw few hundred dollars away. That is why I made a new thread.

Thanks for anyone who is willing to help

Paul W · 2nd January 2007, 09:12 PM

I used SW several years ago but, at least at the time, it was nearly undocumented. I now use both SoundEasy and LspCAD.

SoundEasy may have a slightly more complete feature set but, at least for me, it is far more difficult to use than LspCAD. The LspCAD documentation is clear and concise. SE documentation (hundreds of pages) seems so bloated it obscures the objective.

Since ease of use is high on your list, LspCAD gets my vote. (Both SE and LspCAD handle delays, no problem.)

There are other new programs popping up, but no experience with them.
Paul

Twisted85 · 3rd January 2007, 06:29 PM

Thanks for your reply.

I tried playing with LspCAD tutorials and I think I could manage it with good step-by-step manual. But atm I don't have the money to spend. I also need a better sound card (most probably e-mu or m-audio)

Any more opinions are appreciated.

2nd January 2007, 08:28 PM	#1
Twisted85 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Finland, Helsinki	Designing software Hi, I'm going to need a PC based crossover/box designing program for my future programs and I need some help choosing a good program for myself. I've tried some programs (Passive Crossover Designer, Speaker Workshop, LspCAD). PCD was an easy to use excel based program, but I think I need something more versatile. I tried SW and LspCAD, but just trying them for few nights I wasn't able to use them at all. The leap from PCD seems to be quite huge. So I need to really get into this and try to learn some Pro loudspeaker designing program. Before I just start, I need to know that I will try to learn the best program for me. I want that the program can simulate delay circuits, as I am interested to use this in future projects. And ofcourse I need to measure my drivers. But the most important thing is that the program is easy to use and easy to learn! I've been looking for SoundEasy, but how this compares to Speaker Workshop? Printed manual would be probably quite helpful. I think I can use 100-200$ for the program if it really offers something worth it. (compared to free versions) I searched for previous threads and gain some information, but what I'm most concerned is am I going to learn to use these programs or will I just throw few hundred dollars away. That is why I made a new thread. Thanks for anyone who is willing to help

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2nd January 2007, 09:12 PM	#2
Paul W diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Georgia	I used SW several years ago but, at least at the time, it was nearly undocumented. I now use both SoundEasy and LspCAD. SoundEasy may have a slightly more complete feature set but, at least for me, it is far more difficult to use than LspCAD. The LspCAD documentation is clear and concise. SE documentation (hundreds of pages) seems so bloated it obscures the objective. Since ease of use is high on your list, LspCAD gets my vote. (Both SE and LspCAD handle delays, no problem.) There are other new programs popping up, but no experience with them. Paul

3rd January 2007, 06:29 PM	#3
Twisted85 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Finland, Helsinki	Thanks for your reply. I tried playing with LspCAD tutorials and I think I could manage it with good step-by-step manual. But atm I don't have the money to spend. I also need a better sound card (most probably e-mu or m-audio) Any more opinions are appreciated.

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