Spectrum Analyzer software recommendations

head_unit · 29th May 2010, 05:24 PM

Hey All:

I would like to run spectrum analysis of a bunch of music with continous averaging. In other words, it MUST average at least an hour of music at a time, and it MUST show both RMS and peak levels in each band.

Ideally, I want to play from iTunes, but could be from an external input if need be.

Also ideally, I want to do this in OS X, but could be Windows too (less convenient as my music in on an iMac).

Any recommendations?

ashok · 29th May 2010, 05:31 PM

Looks like SpectraPlus or SpectraLab can do this. Averaging is selectable and it has peak hold on a continuous input signal. Spectraplus Version5 is free for 30 days I think.
I don't use it but I think this was how it works. Check it on Google. Older versions used to be available on the Net.

richard.C. · 23rd July 2010, 04:10 AM

I'm currently using the "audio Tester V3.0". I so far found it useful for my hobbie purposes. Not sure about the other two ashok recommended, this program was recommended to me over the other two mentioned though. But i too am still wondering if there is something better than what i'm using for the price.

ashok · 23rd July 2010, 05:02 AM

Maybe be more expensive for the 'paid' version but try ARTA. You can use it in free mode with some restriction.
ARTA Download

Their blurb : " ...ARTA Software is classified as "shareware". To use it you have to pay for the user license key. If you have no license key, you can freely use this software only in a demo mode. The demo mode of programs is fully functional except loading and saving of files...."

That should mean you can measure ! Can't reload what you measured earlier.

richard.C. · 23rd July 2010, 08:08 AM

yes i'm currently using the "shareware" version of the audioTester V3.0. It seems to be of a standard fitting my "hobbie" use. I'm thinking about purchasing it, but am still looking around. I've know of a few high quality software on the market, just not in my price range for my situation. I'll check the ARTA software too, it may be better. Thanks ashok.

star882 · 26th July 2010, 11:15 PM

baudline signal analyzer - FFT spectrogram

ashok · 27th July 2010, 02:52 AM

Baudline looks interesting but it appears to be only for Linux and Mac !

richard.C. · 27th July 2010, 11:08 AM

I tried the ARTA program, seems to be a hell alot more accurate, and has more features than the audioTester 3.0V i was using. I think i'll continue to use the ARTA software from now. Thanks again ashok.

head_unit · 22nd January 2012, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashok

Baudline looks interesting but it appears to be only for Linux and Mac !

That could be a bonus as my music library is on an iMac. If I could play and analyze on the same machine it would be great...

29th May 2010, 05:24 PM	#1
head_unit diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles	Spectrum Analyzer software recommendations Hey All: I would like to run spectrum analysis of a bunch of music with continous averaging. In other words, it MUST average at least an hour of music at a time, and it MUST show both RMS and peak levels in each band. Ideally, I want to play from iTunes, but could be from an external input if need be. Also ideally, I want to do this in OS X, but could be Windows too (less convenient as my music in on an iMac). Any recommendations?

29th May 2010, 05:31 PM	#2
ashok diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: 3RS	Looks like SpectraPlus or SpectraLab can do this. Averaging is selectable and it has peak hold on a continuous input signal. Spectraplus Version5 is free for 30 days I think. I don't use it but I think this was how it works. Check it on Google. Older versions used to be available on the Net. __________________ AM

23rd July 2010, 05:02 AM	#4
ashok diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: 3RS	Maybe be more expensive for the 'paid' version but try ARTA. You can use it in free mode with some restriction. ARTA Download Their blurb : " ...ARTA Software is classified as "shareware". To use it you have to pay for the user license key. If you have no license key, you can freely use this software only in a demo mode. The demo mode of programs is fully functional except loading and saving of files...." That should mean you can measure ! Can't reload what you measured earlier. __________________ AM

26th July 2010, 11:15 PM	#6
star882 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2007	baudline signal analyzer - FFT spectrogram __________________ "Fully on MOSFET = closed switch, Fully off MOSFET = open switch, Half on MOSFET = poor imitation of Tiffany Yep." - also applies to IGBTs!

27th July 2010, 02:52 AM	#7
ashok diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: 3RS	Baudline looks interesting but it appears to be only for Linux and Mac ! __________________ AM


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23rd July 2010, 04:10 AM	#3
richard.C. diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney	I'm currently using the "audio Tester V3.0". I so far found it useful for my hobbie purposes. Not sure about the other two ashok recommended, this program was recommended to me over the other two mentioned though. But i too am still wondering if there is something better than what i'm using for the price.

23rd July 2010, 08:08 AM	#5
richard.C. diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney	yes i'm currently using the "shareware" version of the audioTester V3.0. It seems to be of a standard fitting my "hobbie" use. I'm thinking about purchasing it, but am still looking around. I've know of a few high quality software on the market, just not in my price range for my situation. I'll check the ARTA software too, it may be better. Thanks ashok.

27th July 2010, 11:08 AM	#8
richard.C. diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney	I tried the ARTA program, seems to be a hell alot more accurate, and has more features than the audioTester 3.0V i was using. I think i'll continue to use the ARTA software from now. Thanks again ashok.

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