5 Pro Acoustica Features You Might Be Missing
Acoustica isn’t just a powerful audio editor which includes a suite of pro-grade plugins—it’s a precision tool for engineers, producers, and sound designers who want total control over their mix. Whether you're cleaning up dialogue, mastering immersive sound, or prepping stems for collaboration, these five tips will help you get more out of every session.
Here are our tips at a glance;
- Reveal Hidden Details with Spectral View Settings
- Choose the Right Frequency Scale for the Job
- Track Every Edit with the Audio Trail Report
- Use Labels to Annotate Like a Pro
- Analyze Before You Finalize
From forensic restoration to final mastering, but some of its most powerful tools are tucked just beneath the surface—quietly transforming workflows for those who know where to look…
1. Reveal Hidden Details with Spectral View Settings
Want to see what’s lurking beneath the surface of your audio? Head to the Spectral View and drop the Minimum Magnitude Level to -130dB. This tweak unveils low-level audio content that’s usually invisible—perfect for spotting subtle noise, reverb tails, or faint artifacts that could muddy your mix.
Why it matters
Reveals low-level artifacts early so you can fix issues before they spread through the mix.
Use Case: Dialogue cleanup for a documentary interview
You're restoring a location-recorded interview with faint HVAC hum and subtle chair creaks. Dropping the Minimum Magnitude Level to –130dB reveals low-level artifacts that standard views miss—letting you surgically remove noise without harming the voice.
Where To Find: Click the Spectral View icon in the top toolbar (header area), see below.
2. Choose the Right Frequency Scale for the Job
Acoustica offers multiple frequency scales—each tailored to different listening goals:
| Scale | Best For |
| Linear | Broad overview of the spectrum |
| Mel | Enhanced high-frequency detail |
| Bark | Mid-frequency precision |
| Logarithmic | Low-frequency focus |
Why it matters
Switching scales helps you zero in on the frequency range that matters most—whether you're taming harsh sibilance or tightening up a muddy low end.
Use Case: Mastering a podcast for mobile playback
You’re prepping a podcast episode for streaming platforms. Switching to the Mel scale helps you focus on high-frequency sibilance and harshness that’s more noticeable on earbuds—ensuring a smoother listening experience across devices.
Where To Find: Once in Spectral View mode, click the spanner icon down in the bottom-right of the display.
3. Track Every Edit with the Audio Trail Report
After a deep edit session, show your edit history using View > Show Edit History. It generates a detailed log of every change—tools used, settings applied, and the order of operations. Then you can export using File > Export > Export Audit Trail.
Why it matters
Perfect for team workflows, client transparency, or just retracing your steps when refining a mix. It’s your audio session’s version of version control.
Use Case: Client revisions on a sound design project
You’ve delivered a soundscape for a short film, and the director requests changes. Exporting the Audio Trail lets you retrace your exact steps—EQ tweaks, reverb settings, noise reduction passes—so you can adjust without starting from scratch or guessing what you did.
4. Use Labels to Annotate Like a Pro
Tap L to drop a label anywhere in your waveform. Use it to flag issues, jot down mix notes, or leave instructions for collaborators. Pair it with the Time Display window for pinpoint accuracy.
Why it matters
Labels turn your session into a living document—ideal for iterative workflows, remote feedback, or just keeping your future self sane.
Use Case: Remote mix review with a collaborator
You’re co-mixing a music track with a producer overseas. Dropping labels at key moments—“kick too boomy,” “vocal needs de-essing,” “FX tail overlaps”—turns your waveform into a shared roadmap, streamlining feedback and revisions.
5. Analyze Before You Finalize
Before bouncing your mix, dive into Acoustica’s Statistics and Spectral Histogram tools. They’ll show you loudness levels, frequency distribution, and more.
Why it matters
You’ll catch imbalances early, optimize for streaming platforms, and ensure your mix hits hard without compromising clarity.
Use Case: Delivering stems for a streaming platform
Before exporting stems for a Dolby Atmos mix, you run Acoustica’s loudness and histogram tools. They reveal that your rear channel stems are peaking too high and your center channel lacks midrange energy—giving you time to rebalance before delivery.
Where To Find: Navigate to the top menu bar and click on Analysis.
From there, select:
- Show Statistics – for loudness, true peak, RMS, and dynamic range metrics.
- Spectral Histogram – for visualizing frequency distribution across time.
With these five Acoustica tips, you’re not just working faster—you’re working smarter, with tools that reveal, refine, and reinforce your creative intent. Whether you're deep in post or polishing a final master, Acoustica gives you the insight and control to deliver your best work, every time.