Tech riderRev. 8 Oct 2026
Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst
- 1Runs onMac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Real-time analysisYes
- 4Maximum channels2 channels
- 5Plugin supportvst
- 6Analysis viewsspectrum, instant curve, peak curve
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: bluecataudio.com
Overview
Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst is ranked #9 of 42 in audio analysis software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst plans and pricing
All plansCompared on audio analysis software
- Free plan
- Yesbluecataudio.com
- Real-time analysis
- Yesbluecataudio.com
- Maximum channels
- 2 channelsbluecataudio.com
- Plugin support
- vstbluecataudio.com
- Analysis views
- spectrum, instant curve, peak curvebluecataudio.com
Facts
- Purpose
- FreqAnalyst is a free plug-in for monitoring an audio signal’s spectral content in real time.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Analysis
- It analyzes mono and stereo audio and displays continuous spectral changes using a smooth interpolation algorithm.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Display controls
- The display can be zoomed, shown in multiple sizes, and configured with custom absolute and relative thresholds.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The interface supports Blue Cat’s skinning language, transparency, and zoom customization.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- MIDI and automation
- The plug-in supports MIDI control, automation, and MIDI Learn.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Presets
- It includes a preset manager and lets users copy and paste plug-in state between instances.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The product page lists VST, VST3, AAX, and Audio Unit formats for Mac and Windows.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Host requirements
- It requires a compatible VST, Audio Unit, or AAX host; Mac hosts must be 64-bit, while Windows hosts may be 32- or 64-bit.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The listed requirements are macOS 10.9 or newer and Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, or 11.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Processor support
- The Mac version supports Intel or Apple Silicon processors, and the Windows version requires an SSE2-enabled processor such as Pentium 4 or newer.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The plug-in shuts down processing when fed silence, so it uses no CPU while idle according to the maker.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says its Mac installers and plug-ins have been notarized to avoid security warnings on macOS Catalina and newer.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Blue Cat Audio provides a knowledge base, help desk, forum, and tutorials for product support.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- Blue Cat Audio develops audio software for musicians and audio professionals and is a privately held company based in Paris, France.bluecataudio.com · 8 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Paris, Francebluecataudio.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Audio Analysis Software in 2026#9 of 42
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Sources
- bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalyst/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- bluecataudio.com/Support/Home/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- bluecataudio.com/Company/Home/· checked 8 Oct 2026