https://mytube.madzel.de/videos/watch/fe842e88-bc23-4d84-afc2-e6f37e849ccc #Musicproduction #Plugins #Plugin This MEGA plugin combines the functionality of at least three other plugins in a very clever way. AND it's free! Growl Audio has released gFractor, a completely free spectrum analyzer plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Until now, I've been using tools like Voxengo SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter, or Goodhertz Canopener Studio for these features. In this video, I walk you through every feature of this impressive tool, from mid/side and transient/tonal analysis to the built-in stereo metering, LUFS loudness meter, and reference track comparison via sidechain. ☕ Du kannst mich hier unterstützen https://coff.ee/odosendaidokai, 🪩 artist hub https://sendaidokai.de/, 🎶 Discord https://sendaidokai.de/contact/ (german), https://growl-audio.com/plugins/gfractor.html ✅ Free download – no account needed, available as VST3 & AU ✅ Three spectrum modes: Mid/Side, Left/Right, Transient/Tonal ✅ Reference track comparison via sidechain with visual overlay ✅ Save and load spectrum curves as JSON files ✅ Built-in goniometer, correlation meter and width per octave display ✅ Full LUFS loudness metering (momentary, short-term, integrated, peaks) ✅ Spectral scope view with zoom and scroll ✅ Band-pass filter with mouse control directly in the spectrum ✅ Beta v1.1.0 with split scope view and linear spectrum scale 🔊 artist Hub https://sendaidokai.de/ 🪩 Discord Community B https://discord.gg/YyKwDEw7vT ☕ You can support me here https://coff.ee/odosendaidokai KEY TAKEAWAYS🆓 Free & Cross-Platform – No Strings Attached gFractor is completely free for Mac, Windows, and Linux as a VST3/AU plugin. No account required, no compromises — just download and use it. 📊 Three Powerful Spectrum Modes Choose between Mid/Side, Left/Right, and Transient/Tonal spectrum analysis. Each mode gives you a different perspective on your audio and can be displayed in split-screen view. 🔄 Reference Track Comparison via Sidechain 🎛️ Complete Stereo Metering Suite The built-in goniometer, correlation meter, and per-octave stereo width display give you a full picture of your stereo field 📢 Full LUFS Loudness Metering Monitor momentary, short-term, and integrated loudness plus loudness range and peak values ⚙️ Customizable UI with Themes & Shortcuts Three visual themes (balanced, dark, light), adjustable colors, solid fill, and configurable keyboard shortcuts make gFractor easy to adapt to your workflow. 00:00 🎬 Intro – New free plugin as replacement for paid tools 00:23 🔍 gFractor by Growl Audio – first look and overview 00:38 💻 Available for Mac, Windows and Linux – VST3 & AU 00:46 🆓 Free download – no account required 00:58 🗂️ Mode 1: Mid/Side spectrum 01:02 🗂️ Mode 2: Left/Right spectrum 01:04 🗂️ Mode 3: Transient/Tonal spectrum 01:06 🔄 Sidechain setup for reference track comparison 01:14 👁️ Visual ghost overlay for reference track 01:28 📏 Goniometer with correlation meter 01:33 📊 Per-octave stereo width display 01:41 🖱️ Band-pass filter via right-click and drag 01:58 📂 Comparing reference curve vs. your mix curve 02:05 🔁 Loading curves into other tracks 02:12 🧪 Beta version 1.1.0 available now 02:20 📺 New in beta: split scope view 02:27 📏 New in beta: linear spectrum scale 02:33 📉 New in beta: LUFS loss meter 02:39 🔡 New in beta: UI scale option 02:51 🎛️ Stereo metering explained in the documentation 03:28 🖥️ UI overview: preset loader and saver 03:38 ⚙️ Settings menu walkthrough 05:32 🎚️ Frequency band selection – click to solo 06:04 🖱️ Band-pass filter: right-click drag demonstration 06:20 🔭 Spectrum vs. scope view – toggle explained 06:31 📊 Switching between Mid/Side, Left/Right, Transient/Tonal 07:06 🔇 Muting spectrum components individually 07:49 📡 Routing sidechain reference track 08:29 📷 Freezing the spectrum display 08:33 💾 Hold mode – recording highest peaks over time 08:48 📁 Saving peak curves as JSON files 08:57 🔁 Loading JSON curves onto another track 09:05 🎯 Target mode for JSON curves (beta limitation noted) 09:28 🔭 Scope view with split-screen (X button) 10:42 📺 Spectral view – color = frequency, brighter = higher 10:56 🔍 Zoom into spectral waveform 11:34 🕐 Syncing spectral view to bar or 16th note 11:54 📐 Goniometer explained – vertical = mono, diamond = good stereo 12:08 📉 Correlation meter – phase issues explained 12:18 🎚️ Width per octave – where stereo lives in your mix 12:26 📢 LUFS meter: short-term, integrated, loudness range, peak 12:53 🔁 Reset button for loudness metering 13:04 💬 Outro – community call to action WORKSHOPS🍕 Surge Synthesizer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIGJzeTcaAe9VvYS3Svps5UW-wyFt_ou, 🍕 SurgeXT Synthesizer ENGLISH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIGJzeTcaAcTH0tun24BxZO327TYi7Xw, 🍕 uHe Hive 2 (2.1) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIGJzeTcaAfmofFsxucAIh0TdGkVgUlJ, 🍕 uHe Hive 2 (2.1) ENGLISH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIGJzeTcaAcFgdx3rwj5oEyAVpQrtEtx Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:46:47 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://mytube.madzel.de https://mytube.madzel.de/client/assets/images/icons/icon-1500x1500.png https://mytube.madzel.de/videos/watch/fe842e88-bc23-4d84-afc2-e6f37e849ccc All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://mytube.madzel.de/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.