If you have a subscription, or you just happen to have picked up the latest issue of Computer Magazine (Issue 141) then you are very lucky. Blue Cat Audio has collaborated with CM magazine to issue their latest plugin release, the FreqAnalyst CM Edition 1.1. The lucky part about it is you're getting this new plugin absolutely free.

FreqAnalyst is a series of frequency spectrum analysis plugins created by Blue Cat Audio. The series consists of the freeware FreqAnalyst, the more advanced FreqAnalyst Pro, and the spectrum analysis plugin with multitrack capabilities caled FreqAnalyst Multi. As a basic feature, FreqAnalyst is able to perform spectrum analysis of your audio signal in realtime. Thanks to a unique interpolation algorithm, FreqAnalyst is able to display continuous variations even with a very high frequency resolution. This plugin allows an in-depth study of your signal as most aspects of the audio to frequency display can be managed with ease, allowing you to perform optimal monitoring. The plugin also supports Blue Cat's skinning language to allow you to customize the user interface according to your need.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Main Features:

• Mono and stereo real time spectrum analyzer.
• Total control over the audio to frequencies transformation.
• Smart interpolation algorithm for extreme display smoothness.
• Zoomable display.
• The user interface can be made transparent.
• Custom absolute and relative threshold.

Blue Cat Audio Standards:

• Supported platforms: Mac-AU, Mac-VST, Windows-DX, Windows-VST.
• Native DSP code for optimal performance.
• Skinnable user interface.
• Smooth Update: silent (zipper-free) parameters update.
• Full automation support (all parameters can be automated, with smooth and continuous update)
• No CPU load on idle: when the plugin is fed with silence, the processing smoothly shuts down, to optimize the CPU usage of your Digital Audio Workstation.
• Real time MIDI control with advanced settings (MIDI channel and CC numbers, with complete response curve control) and MIDI learn.
• Smooth Bypass: activate/deactivate the plugin with absolutely no noise.
• Undo/Redo.
• Import/Export presets in a host independent format.
• Any sample rate supported.

Once you have your copy of FreqAnalyst CM 1.1, you will need to register your copy via Blue Cat Audio's website. You will only need to input a valid email address where Blue Cat Audio will be sending in your registration username and password. The registration is valid for both VST and DX versions so there is no need to register for both versions individually.