Is there a tool or software that can measure the frequency of a sound whether it’s coming from an instrument or random sounds from everyday objects.
Example, if I pop a balloon will that be a high or low frequency?
Robert
If you record the sound you can look at it using a spectrum analyser such as spectrum in Ableton, or the free VST Voxengo Span:
http://www.voxengo.com/product/span/
If you want to do it in real time, an oscilloscope would do it.
http://www.screencast.com/t/KncaTMpy
Thanks for the advice. I tried it using a “clap” sound. However, the sound covers the entire frequency bandwidth on the graph (picture link). I"m not sure how this graph is effective in determining the specific frequency.
Middle C being at 261 Hz and i thought the same type of measurements could be done on non-harmonic tones.
[quote]idrob2001 (31/10/2011)[hr]http://www.screencast.com/t/KncaTMpy
Thanks for the advice. I tried it using a “clap” sound. However, the sound covers the entire frequency bandwidth on the graph (picture link). I"m not sure how this graph is effective in determining the specific frequency.
Middle C being at 261 Hz and i thought the same type of measurements could be done on non-harmonic tones.[/quote]
A clap has a complicated waveform.
If you want to get used to how the Span works, put a synth on a channel and Span then play some simple waveforms and check the results with span.
When you put your mouse pointer over the wave it shows you the frequencie at that point.
Generally, the loudest frequency wins.