REVOLUTIONARY SPECTRAL LAYERING
Strata Standard by Crickets Audio transforms how you visualize your mix. This advanced spectral analysis tool maps your tracks as geological layers, instantly revealing frequency clashes, masking, and low-end mud in a single, intuitive interface.
Using synchronized instances of Strata Track and Strata Vision, it provides a comprehensive real-time heatmap of your project. Identify fighting frequencies between instruments and make surgical mixing decisions with confidence and precision.
Stop guessing and start seeing your sound’s true structure. Get the professional insight of Strata Standard now for just $22.50 (reg. $75).
Available Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
(Note: AAX available on macOS only, AAX for windows will be available soon)
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
When you're deep in a mix, the biggest hurdle isn't usually your creative spark it's the clutter. We’ve all been there: squinting at meters, soloing tracks for the hundredth time, and trying to figure out why the low end feels like a muddy mess even though the EQ says it’s fine. Strata by Crickets Audio is a dedicated monitoring solution designed to give you that "aha!" moment by letting you actually see the relationship between every single track in your project simultaneously.
Unlike a standard spectrum analyzer that only shows the master output or a single channel, Strata layers your tracks on top of each other like geological formations. It provides an instant, birds-eye view of your entire sonic landscape, making it obvious when a synth is stepping on your high-hats or when a background vocal is eating up the space reserved for your kick and bass.
The workflow is built for speed. Strata consists of two specialized components:
Strata Track: You place this at the end of the signal chain on every track you want to monitor. It’s lightweight and designed to pass audio through untouched.
Strata Vision: This is your dashboard. You can place it anywhere, usually on your primary or secondary monitor. Using a clever internal protocol, all the "Track" instances feed their data into this one graph.
Visual Mixing: Identify frequency collisions without relying solely on tired ears.
Clarity in Seconds: Spot "mud" in the low end or harshness in the highs by seeing exactly which tracks are intruding where they shouldn't be.
Customizable Palettes: Match the graph colors to your DAW's track colors automatically, or choose from several high-contrast palettes to make the data pop.
Performance First: Includes a global "Low CPU" mode that pauses processing across all instances with one click, so you can save resources during heavy tracking sessions.
Visualizing your mix shouldn't be a luxury reserved for high-end studios. For a limited time, we are offering Strata at a significant discount to help you clear the fog in your productions. Whether you're working on a dense orchestral score or a heavy electronic track, this tool changes the way you approach balance. Add Strata to your cart today and see what your ears have been missing before this deal disappears.
Visualize every track frequency simultaneously in one unified window Layered spectral views identify hidden instrument collisions instantly Map plugin colors to match your DAW track colors Lightweight track plugins pass audio without coloring your sound Global low CPU mode pauses processing during heavy sessions Switch between high contrast palettes for better visual clarity High frame rate graphics ensure smooth real time monitoring Resizable interface fits any screen or multi monitor setup Proprietary internal protocol syncs data without complex routing Pinpoint specific tracks to focus on problematic frequency areas Streamlined workflow designed by producers for professional mix balance Real time analysis reveals exactly where your mix lacks space 
