ARA 2 plug-in
In addition to the stand-alone application, SpectraLayers also includes an ARA 2 plug-in. It integrates snugly into your ARA 2 DAW and functions as a native editor. Just assign SpectraLayers to a region, and SpectraLayers instantly opens inside with your DAW’s edit window — the region’s audio automatically loaded. All the other regions you’ve assigned are there too, organized by track. It feels and functions like an upgrade to your DAW, not separate software.
Visible fade masks
Adding fades to selection borders was one of the best features in SpectraLayers. Now we’ve taken it to the next level. For starters, you can create any fade you want — anywhere in the selection, with multiple fade types. And you can see the fades — with a slider to control the opacity of the preview you can see just the fade gradient, just the real-time preview of its effects, or a combination of both. There’s nothing else like it, anywhere.
Advanced selection engine
Selection is the heartbeat of workflows, and our new engine is the industry’s most advanced. Nine revamped selection tools include the new Transient Selector. Selections can be modified using other selections, including intersections, for unparalleled selective control. Limitations, such as modifying Layer states under active selections, have been removed. And active selections, now marked with animated borders, can be moved independently of their contents — even live, during playback.
Advanced transformations with the new Move tool
We’ve taken audio transformations to the next level, too. The new Move tool functions just like you’d expect: grab Layers to activate them and even move them forward/backward in time. And when a selection is active, use the Move tool to transform the selection in real time — moving the selected audio or scaling it — and visually monitor other Layers to perform techniques such as Spectral Alignment. Or you can transform numerically, using new algorithms such as Frequency Shift.
External editor integration
SpectraLayers will always be the most advanced, powerful spectral editor. But wouldn’t it be nice to integrate the features of your other audio software—like the mastering functions of WaveLab or the pitch-correction features of Melodyne®? With External editor integration, you can set multiple external editors in SpectraLayers and process any selection in those programs. When you’re done, the edit becomes part of the history buffer, like any other edit in SpectraLayers.
An epic new beginning
The new SpectraLayers is powered by a new technical architecture, with one of the most modern code bases in the industry. As result you’ll experience significant speed increases (up to 400%), with all aspects of the program now functioning in real time. The newest OS features are available, such as Dark Mode in macOS® Mojave, the latest multi-touch implementations for Microsoft Surface Pro®, and full HiDPI/Retina support. And this foundation allows for exciting new expansion features, such as SpectraLayers’ new third-party Spectral Plug-in format.
Additional Features
New Playback System and Time Cursor Tool
Brush pop-up
Active Layer Context Adjustment
Master Mute Solo for Layers and Channels
Spectral Plugin Architecture
Selection Opacity Control
Selection Loading/Saving
Intersection Selection Modification
Playback tool
New User Manual
New Help System
New Tool Options
System requirements
SpectraLayers Pro 6 | |
|---|---|
| Operating systems (Windows) | Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Operating systems (Mac) | macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina |
| CPU minimum | Dual Core CPU |
| RAM minimum | 4 GB |
| Hard disk free space | 4 GB |
| Display resolution minimum | 1280 x 720 |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.3 compatible graphics card (DirectX 11 recommended) (Windows only) |
| OS compatible audio hardware | |
| Internet connection for | installer download, license activation, account sign up and product registration |
