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Description

Dive into the world of audio clarity with the Voxengo SPAN, a staple in the realm of spectral analysis plugins. Perfect for musicians, producers, and sound engineers alike, this plugin offers real-time spectrum analysis, giving you the ability to visually interpret your audio frequencies with precision. The FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) algorithm employed ensures that your audio is analyzed with speed and accuracy, making it easier to fine-tune your mix to perfection.

SPAN provides a user-friendly interface that seamlessly integrates into your digital audio workstation, allowing for customizable settings and multiple display options. Whether you're looking to balance frequencies, identify problematic areas, or understand the spectral content of your mix, SPAN has you covered. Its versatility extends to both single and multi-channel analysis, offering a broad range of applications from simple equalization tasks to complex sound design.

SPAN stands out with its extensive visual tools, including peak hold, RMS, and real-time spectrum displays. These features are designed not only to enhance your workflow but also to provide insights that help you achieve the perfect sound. With its ability to accommodate various sample rates and its support for different channel configurations, SPAN is a reliable and flexible choice for any audio project.

Key Features:

  • Real-time spectrum analysis with precise frequency display
  • Customizable interface with multiple display modes
  • Supports single and multi-channel analysis
  • Peak hold and RMS displays for detailed visual feedback
  • FFT size up to 32768 for high-resolution analysis
  • Compatible with various sample rates and channel configurations
  • User-friendly integration with most DAWs

Product specs

Plugin Format AU, VST
Operating Systems Mac, Windows
Downloadable free
In The Mix

In The Mix

How To Mix With a Spectrum Analyser - SPAN Tutorial

Video thumbnail for How To Mix With a Spectrum Analyser - SPAN Tutorial by In The Mix

How To Mix With a Spectrum Analyser - SPAN Tutorial

In The Mix

In The Mix

Video thumbnail for Mixing With Your Eyes: Voxengo SPAN mixing settings by Dan Worrall

Mixing With Your Eyes: Voxengo SPAN mixing settings

Dan Worrall

Dan Worrall

Video thumbnail for You Are Using SPAN Wrong! by Eternize

You Are Using SPAN Wrong!

Eternize

Eternize

Video thumbnail for REFERENCE TRACKS in Mixing and Production / Voxengo SPAN Tutorial by Dilby

REFERENCE TRACKS in Mixing and Production / Voxengo SPAN Tutorial

Dilby

Dilby

Video thumbnail for The FREE Spectrum Analyzer You Should Know About - SPAN by Voxengo by Chris Selim - Mixdown Online

The FREE Spectrum Analyzer You Should Know About - SPAN by Voxengo

Chris Selim - Mixdown Online

Chris Selim - Mixdown Online

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Voxengo Span: 5 Awesome Features You Might Not Know

Idle Thoughts Music

Idle Thoughts Music

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SETTING UP VOXENGO SPAN FOR THE BEST RESULTS! (TUTORIAL)

Crimson Children Collective

Crimson Children Collective

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SPAN & Frequenz Spektren lesen können

SUB SYNDICATE

SUB SYNDICATE

Reviews

PROS

  • Exceptional visual aid for mastering and mixing

  • Helpful for checking and adjusting low-frequency levels

  • Free to use, offering great value

  • Effective in analyzing and perfecting sound quality

  • Useful for detecting clipping during mastering

  • Provides detailed spectral analysis

CONS

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Voxengo SPAN.

Features and functionality

  • SPAN's default slope setting tilts the spectrum; adjusting to 0 provides a more realistic level view.

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  • SPAN can be set up to analyze several tracks simultaneously, though FL Studio users may need specific tutorials to achieve this configuration effectively.

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Use cases and applications

  • SPAN excels in matching frequency responses during mixing, not in matching mastered track loudness.

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Software and compatibility

  • Users recommend using SPAN for visual help in matching low-end frequency levels, especially in visually-challenging environments.

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  • Users report challenges using SPAN's overlay feature in FL Studio; multiple instances may need to be detached for effective analysis of multiple tracks.

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User experience

  • Owners find value in SPAN when used alongside other tools like oscilloscopes to identify difficult-to-hear frequency resonances.

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  • It's noted that SPAN's overlay can be unreliable, leading some to opt for a detached setup to better compare track frequencies.

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Comparisons

  • Some users suggest Fabfilter Pro Q 3 might offer a smoother experience compared to SPAN for analyzing multiple track frequencies, though SPAN is still preferred for visual analysis.

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solid, but stock is meta

not much to say, it's fine, and if you want a bit more detail out of your graph, this is solid, but i only ever use graphs as a reference, not a hard mixing tool, to maybe not my thing

erynn

Span

I never, and I mean never, knew you could see sounds, hopefully in the future you can hear seeings.

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awesomesauce

renzai

Excellent spectrum analyzer

I use the free version of this, and I love it. I use it for mastering, checking for clipping, and just as a visualizer when I want to kick back and listen to my song. It really is awesome that its a free plugin.

edward_silversmith

A visual feedback

Great visual aid. Sometimes when you're mixing something or equalizing, it comes in handy to have a tool like this to see what you are cutting of, or boosting.

thatlkjguy

I can't believe it's free

Such an amazing spectrum analyzer. Can't believe it's free!

jonatan_f

Free plugin which I use to check the low freq to be sure the levels are right

Free plugin which I use to check the low freq to be sure the low end levels are right

armaanazeem

AWESOME

REALLY helps with analyzing + perfecting sound quality!

Artist usage

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See how Gabry Ponte uses Voxengo SPAN

Gabry Ponte

DJ

Eiffel 65

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Verified via YouTube

In this video at 8:05 we can see Voxengo SPAN

See how Grum uses Voxengo SPAN

Grum

Music Producer

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In this picture you can see in the mixer channel a plugin labeled SPAN

See how Tinlicker uses Voxengo SPAN

Tinlicker

Composer, Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

At 34:19 of this video of Tinclicker's Dancefair 2018 masterclass, the blue Spectrum Analyzer of Voxengo SPAN can be seen being opened. It is also singled out as a favorite in this September 27, 2023 Reddit reply for an AMA.

sachinator: What are your favorite VSTs, plug-ins, synths etc? [...]

TinlickerStudio: 1. Everything for U-HE and native instruments, SPAN, OTT. but there's so much good stuf [sic] out there. [...]

See how AudioFreQ uses Voxengo SPAN

AudioFreQ

Music Producer

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In this video at 0.10 he is using SPAN plugin.

See how Brillz uses Voxengo SPAN

Brillz

Music Producer

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In a photo on Brillz's Facebook page, he is seen using the Voxengo SPAN plugin, a tool for spectral analysis in music production.

See how Crystal Skies uses Voxengo SPAN

Crystal Skies

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via YouTube

At 14:33 Crystal Skies uses FVoxengo SPAN to check the balance of frequencies and phases in the session of In The Daw on Youtube going through their track The Chasm.

See how Tom Hades uses Voxengo SPAN

Tom Hades

Music Producer, DJ

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In the video titled "Create a full techno track from scratch with Tom Hades – FROM THE ARCHIVE,", Tom Hades is observed using the Voxengo SPAN plugin within StudioOne at the timestamp 1:29:06.

See how Habstrakt uses Voxengo SPAN

Habstrakt

Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

In his twitch live at 01:47:01, Habstrakt can be seen using Span in the Master to check the low end of track.

See how Hard Driver uses Voxengo SPAN

Hard Driver

Composer, Music Producer

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4:39 Span is on the effect chain

See how Repow uses Voxengo SPAN

Repow

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via Splice

The Voxengo SPAN was used on the track "Repow - From Zero To Hero 2015 Splice Remix" by Repow.

See how Klangkuenstler uses Voxengo SPAN

Klangkuenstler

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via Instagram

This Plugin can be seen in this Instagram picture, uploaded by the artist himself.

See how Blonde uses Voxengo SPAN

Blonde

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via Instagram

you can see the plugin open in logic

Album Usage

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1 alternative for Voxengo SPAN, curated by the Equipboard community.

Voxengo SPAN Plus

 

high-end alternative

SPAN Plus is an extended version of the freeware SPAN plugin: SPAN Plus provides several additional features such as PNG file export, real-time spectrum import/export for cross-track spectrum comparisons, and static spectrums display.

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