GŌN
by MAAT · Utility · Goniometer
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GŌN is a free stereo goniometer from MAAT that shows stereo image and phase on an analog oscilloscope-style display.
It has an out-of-phase warning and optional autogain, and is free.
Best for: Mix Bus, Mastering. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: free, auto-gain, bus processing, mastering, mix bus, CPU-light, full mix, classic, utility.
What it does
GŌN is MAAT's free stereo goniometer, meant to recreate the look of an analog oscilloscope "while keeping complexity at bay." There are no knobs or switches on the main view, only a single preferences button.
- Phase scope: a Lissajous display of the stereo image and phase relationship.
- Out-of-phase warning: an indicator that flags phase problems.
- Autogain: optional, keeps the display readable across a wide range of input levels.
- Gain and Focus: set in the preferences to tune the size and sharpness of the trace.
- Look: adjustable phosphor colour, drawing style and persistence, for a classic scope look.
- Presets: preference settings can be saved and recalled.
- Light load: MAAT stresses a lightweight design that uses minimal CPU.
GŌN works at 44.1 to 384 kHz. It is free.
When to use it
GŌN is the pick when you want just a phase scope that stays out of the way: one display, no controls on screen, minimal CPU. Compared with Insight 2 or bx_meter, it has no loudness, spectrum or level meters, but it is free and far simpler. Unlike SPAN, it shows no spectrum, only the stereo picture. Its phosphor colour, drawing style and persistence settings let it mimic an analog scope, which the meter suites do not try to do.
- Best for: a free, minimal stereo phase check on the master bus or a stereo source.
- Genres: any.
- Look elsewhere if: you want loudness, spectrum and stereo meters together in one plugin; Insight 2 or bx_meter do more.
Where to buy
- MAAT: Free
- Plugin Boutique: Free
Tutorials and reviews
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