Manual
Table Of Contents
- Important Safety Instructions
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Getting Started
- 3. Top Bar
- 4. Top Menu
- 5. Compare
- 6. SPECTRO LAB
- 7. Processing Modules
- 8. Processing Chain
- 9. Module List
- 10. Library
- 11. Edit View
- 12. Algorithms in depth
- 13. Monitor Output
- 14. Master Meter
- 15. Timeline
- 16. Reference Tracks
- 17. Preferences Menu
- 18. Project and Audio files
- 19. Specifications
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6.5.2 Average Spectrum Curve (AVG)
Further analysis on the example from above can be done with the Average Spectrum Curve (AVG) in the SPECTRO LAB. We can see A (prepared track, blue) and B
(processed track, green) and how they dier due to the EQ and Dynamic EQ inserted above.
In the AVG view all traces are loudness normalized so we only compare spectrum, not potential loudness dierence also. This is why A and B are dierent beside the EQ
and Dynamic EQ changes.
In this example, 7 tracks supposed to end up on the same album have been imported as reference tracks in Finalizer and they all show up (magenta) on the AVG view.
One of the reference tracks is selected and it is highlighted.
So what can we see in the AVG view?
• First of all, there is clearly a shared spectral tendency on the 8 tracks but there are also dierences.
• For example from about 6 kHz and up on the song we are working on (green).
• It is also the track with the most bass energy at 80Hz
• And it has the softest roll-o when looking at the low end around 20 Hz.
• So the track is a good deal darker than the rest, but that is also how it’s composed, mixed - and sounds by the way, don’t forget! So it may very well be
perfect, but it’s worth digging further into when making mastering decisions.
• All the other tracks can be examined the same way. For example investigating why they are dierent and making sure that this is actually intended. Observations
on the reference tracks:
• Some have a good deal more energy at high frequencies
• Some have peaks at 250 and 500 Hz
• One of them has a dip from 500 Hz to 1 kHz
• Are any of these observations hindering a great experience when listening to the full album?
• Are all the tracks presenting themselves as good as possible?
• And are they taking the roles they are supposed to on the combined album?
• Further that they all will translate well on multiple playback systems.
• And that they perform well against relevant other reference tracks from the same music genre.