Analyze Tab (Audio Editor)

The Analyze tab provides you with tools for analyzing your audio and for detecting any errors.

  • In the Audio Editor, click Analyze.

Tools

Global Analysis

Opens the Global Analysis dialog where you can analyze peaks, loudness, pitch, DC offset, and errors in the audio file.

Audio File Comparator

Opens the Audio File Comparator dialog where you can compare two audio files.

3D Frequency Analysis

Opens the 3D Frequency Analysis dialog, where you can define which frequency range is analyzed, and modify the appearance of the graph for the 3D frequency analysis.

Monitoring

Playback

This is the standard metering mode, in which the meters reflect the audio that is played back. Metering occurs after the Master Section, which means that effects, dithering, and master faders are taken into account. You can monitor playback in audio files, audio montages, audio CD track lists, etc.

Audio Input

In this mode, the meters reflect the audio input. Typically, this is the mode to use when recording. The Master Section settings are not taken into account. This option is only available when the Recording dialog is open.

File Rendering

In this mode, you can monitor what is being written to disk during file rendering or recording. Average and min/max peak values are calculated. After rendering, the meters freeze until you refresh or change the monitor mode.

Edit Cursor

In this mode, the meters are static, showing the levels and other values for the audio at the position of the edit cursor in stop mode. This allows you to analyze a specific position in an audio file in real time. The Master Section settings are not taken into account.

Audio Selection

In this mode, the meters display the average values calculated for a selected range. The Master Section settings are not taken into account.

When you change the selection, you have to update the meter displays by clicking Update Selection Analysis.

Freeze Meters

This mode freezes the values for all open meters. The meters remain frozen until you select another monitor mode or deactivate Freeze Meters.

Floating Meters

Show/Hide

Shows/Hides floating meters.