NUGEN Audio Halo Vision [WiN-MAC]

• Publisher: NUGEN Audio
• Product: Halo Vision
• Version: 1.1.2.2
• Format: VST3, AAX, AU
• Requirements: Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.9 or later
• Source: nugenaudio.com/halovision

NUGEN Audio Halo Vision is a real-time, customizable visual analysis suite for immersive, surround, and multichannel audio production. It provides multiple analytical modules — including phase correlation, spectrum visualization, spatial haze, true peak metering, and timecode — helping engineers diagnose and fine-tune complex mixes with precision.

Comprehensive Real-Time Visual Analysis For 3D, Surround, And Immersive Audio

NUGEN Audio Halo Vision is a real-time visual analysis plugin designed to give audio professionals a clear, customizable overview of multichannel, surround, and immersive mixes such as Dolby Atmos, 7.1.2, and other extended channel formats. Rather than acting as an effect or processor on your mix, Halo Vision displays detailed analytical insight into aspects of your audio that are difficult to gauge by ear alone — especially in complex, multichannel environments.

It’s inspired by NUGEN’s Halo Upmix and Halo Downmix tools but focuses on analysis and visualization rather than conversion or up/down mixing workflows, making it a valuable companion for immersive audio mixing, post-production, broadcast, and mastering.

Multiple Customizable Analysis Modules

Halo Vision includes a suite of visual modules that can be rearranged and resized to suit your workflow:

• Correlation Matrix — color-coded inter-channel phase relationships with anti-correlation alerts.
• Correlation Web — graph-style representation of phase relationships across channels.
• Frequency Haze — circular spectrum view showing energy distribution from low to high across speaker positions.
• Location Haze — graphical spatial energy mapping across the surround field.
• Spectrum Viewer — traditional frequency vs. level plots in combined or grouped modes.
• True Peak Metering — sample-accurate peak level metering per channel.
• Timecode View — display of host DAW timecode for precise alignment and troubleshooting.

These tools help engineers identify phase issues, frequency imbalances, spatial anomalies, and level problems that might otherwise go unnoticed during immersive mixing, making decisions faster and more accurate.

Tailored For Immersive Workflows And Troubleshooting

Halo Vision is particularly suited for projects involving surround sound and object-based formats, where traditional metering and stereo-focused analyzers fall short. Its visual feedback helps you check phase coherence, spectral balance, and spatial distribution across all channels in your target format, and can be used on individual stems, groups, or full mixes to spot issues during tracking, mixing, or mastering.

Layouts are fully configurable, allowing you to personalize the analysis displays based on project needs — from visual mixing checks to error investigation and compliance diagnostics.

Workflow Integration And Compatibility

Halo Vision runs as a plugin in AAX, VST3, and AU formats on macOS and Windows, making it compatible with major DAWs and post-production systems. It supports immersive channel counts up to formats like 7.1.2 and beyond, giving you accurate visualization across modern spatial audio contexts.

While many analysis tools only show stereo data, Halo Vision’s multichannel support and tailored visualization modules make it useful for film, broadcast, music, and VR audio workflows where immersive fidelity is essential.

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