Spectral Tracing

About

Spectral Tracing is a multi-effects plugin by Michael Norris. It is a suite of 23 plug-ins that process audio in real time using spectral methods. The effects work on both static audio files and live audio streams. Most plug-ins convert audio to the frequency domain with a Fast Fourier Transform, where sound can be smeared, blurred, granulated or frozen.

What it sounds like

Large FFT sizes can produce very smooth, ethereal drone textures.

Features

• 23 plug-ins in one suite
• Real-time spectral processing
• Fast Fourier Transform conversion to the frequency domain
• Spectral smearing, blurring, granulation and freezing
• Works on static files and live audio streams

Good for

• ambient music
• experimental sound art
• atmospheric sound design