Spectrum Options

The Spectrum tab lets you control Ozone's spectrum meters.

Spectrum Options

Enable EQ spectrum Turns on or off the spectrum meter in the Paragraphic Equalizer module .

Enable mini-spectrum Turns on or off the spectrum meter that appears on top of multiband modules.

Spectrum type
Lets you select between three types of spectrums:

Linear: a continuous line connecting the calculated points of the spectrum

1/3 octave: splits the spectrum into bars with a width of 1/3 of an octave. Although the spectrum is split into discrete bands, this option can provide excellent resolution at lower frequencies.

Critical bands: splits the spectrum into bands that correspond to how we hear, or more specifically how we differentiate between sounds of different frequencies. Each band represents sounds that are considered "similar" in frequency.

Show peak hold Toggles whether Ozone displays and holds the peaks of the spectrum.

Peak hold time You can click on the Peak Hold time to select between specific hold times in milliseconds, or Infinite, where the peak is held indefinitely. You can reset the peaks by clicking on the spectrum.

Show Hz/dB readout Allows you to display a continuous readout of the mouse positon (in Hertz and decibels) when in the Paragraphic Equalizer module .

Show musical units Allows you to display frequency labels as notes (for example, A 4) in addition to Hz.

Average time
Averages the spectrum according to this setting. Higher average times can be useful for viewing the overall tonal balance of a mix, while shorter average times provide a more "real time" display.

Window size Controls the tradeoff between frequency and time resolution in the spectrum. Higher values will let you see smaller peaks in the spectrum, but the spectrum will update more slowly.

Overlap Controls how often the spectrum updates. More overlap will cause the spectrum to update more frequently, at the expense of increased CPU usage.

Window
Selects a window type for the spectrum. In most cases the default window type will work well, but you can choose from a variety of window types. Each window type has different amplitude and frequency resolution characteristics.

Note: This help file is a quick reference for basic Ozone functions and controls. We have a separate "how to" guide that provides tips and techniques for mastering with Ozone. You can download this guide from http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/ozone/guides.html

Spectrum Options
Enable EQ spectrum	Turns on or off the spectrum meter in the Paragraphic Equalizer module .
Enable mini-spectrum	Turns on or off the spectrum meter that appears on top of multiband modules.
Spectrum type	Lets you select between three types of spectrums: Linear: a continuous line connecting the calculated points of the spectrum 1/3 octave: splits the spectrum into bars with a width of 1/3 of an octave. Although the spectrum is split into discrete bands, this option can provide excellent resolution at lower frequencies. Critical bands: splits the spectrum into bands that correspond to how we hear, or more specifically how we differentiate between sounds of different frequencies. Each band represents sounds that are considered "similar" in frequency.
Show peak hold	Toggles whether Ozone displays and holds the peaks of the spectrum.
Peak hold time	You can click on the Peak Hold time to select between specific hold times in milliseconds, or Infinite, where the peak is held indefinitely. You can reset the peaks by clicking on the spectrum.
Show Hz/dB readout	Allows you to display a continuous readout of the mouse positon (in Hertz and decibels) when in the Paragraphic Equalizer module .
Show musical units	Allows you to display frequency labels as notes (for example, A 4) in addition to Hz.
Average time	Averages the spectrum according to this setting. Higher average times can be useful for viewing the overall tonal balance of a mix, while shorter average times provide a more "real time" display.
Window size	Controls the tradeoff between frequency and time resolution in the spectrum. Higher values will let you see smaller peaks in the spectrum, but the spectrum will update more slowly.
Overlap	Controls how often the spectrum updates. More overlap will cause the spectrum to update more frequently, at the expense of increased CPU usage.
Window	Selects a window type for the spectrum. In most cases the default window type will work well, but you can choose from a variety of window types. Each window type has different amplitude and frequency resolution characteristics.