Spectrum Options

The Spectrum tab lets you control spectrum meter options.

Spectrum Options

Enable pre-filter spectrum Turns on or off the spectrum meter Pre-filter module .

Enable post-filter spectrum Turns on or off the spectrum in the Post-filter module.

Enable buzz spectrum Turns on or off the spectrum in the Buzz module.

Enable mini-spectrum Turns on or off the small spectrum at the top of the multiband modules.

Show peak hold Toggles whether Trash displays and holds the peaks of the spectrum. Trash can display and hold 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) in the Morph, Filter, Pan and Delay modules.

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

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.

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 Trash functions and controls. We have separate "how to" guides that provide tips and techniques for getting the most out of Trash. You can download these guides from http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/trash/guides.html

Spectrum Options
Enable pre-filter spectrum	Turns on or off the spectrum meter Pre-filter module .
Enable post-filter spectrum	Turns on or off the spectrum in the Post-filter module.
Enable buzz spectrum	Turns on or off the spectrum in the Buzz module.
Enable mini-spectrum	Turns on or off the small spectrum at the top of the multiband modules.
Show peak hold	Toggles whether Trash displays and holds the peaks of the spectrum. Trash can display and hold 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) in the Morph, Filter, Pan and Delay modules.
Show musical units	Allows you to display frequency labels as notes (for example, A 4) in addition to Hz.
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.
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.