Core Analytics
Peak Meter
Peak Meter is a precise audio-analysis display in BeamTracer Audio Visualizers, built on Canvas 2D. Settings, audio modulation, presets, and tips.
Peak Meter is a precise audio-analysis display in the Core Analytics category. Open it from the left visualizer list, start an audio source, and use the settings panel to shape its response.
Open Peak Meter
Launch the visualizer with its matching left-nav entry selected.
Quick start
- Start the demo track, choose a local audio file, or enable a live input.
- Try a preset or style first, then open the section for the part of the image you want to change.
- Open the settings sections and adjust the controls that shape this visualizer's built-in response.
- Use Reset to Defaults whenever you want to return to the original look.
Audio modulation
This visualizer uses its Audio or sensitivity controls for its built-in response. Its settings do not currently show Assign modulation on individual sliders.
Settings reference
Core
| Setting | Available values | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Meter Style | BARS, LED, DIGITAL | Chooses the meter style mode or style. |
| Orientation | Horizontal, Vertical, Vertical Split | Chooses the orientation mode or style. |
| Auto Size | On / Off | Turns auto size on or off. |
| Bar Thickness | 8px–120px | Sets the visible bar thickness. |
| H-Align | Left, Center, Right | Chooses the h-align mode or style. |
| V-Align | Top, Center, Bottom | Chooses the v-align mode or style. |
| Bar Spacing | 2px–24px | Sets the spacing between visible elements. |
| Padding | 4px–32px | Controls padding; higher values increase the effect and lower values reduce it. |
| DB Minimum | -72dB–-24dB | Controls db minimum; higher values increase the effect and lower values reduce it. |
| DB Maximum | 0dB–12dB | Controls db maximum; higher values increase the effect and lower values reduce it. |
| Show Scale | On / Off | Shows or hides scale. |
| Scale Font | 0.6x–1.4x | Sets the visual scale font. |
| Clip Indicator | On / Off | Turns clip indicator on or off. |
| DB Value Readout | On / Off | Turns db value readout on or off. |
| Channel Labels | On / Off | Turns channel labels on or off. |
Material
| Setting | Available values | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Show Peak | On / Off | Shows or hides peak. |
| Hold Time | 200ms–5000ms | Sets how long hold remains visible. |
| Decay Rate | 6dB/s–96dB/s | Sets how quickly decay changes or moves. |
| Peak Thickness | 1px–6px | Sets the visible peak thickness. |
| Segment Count | 10–60 | Sets how many visible elements are drawn. |
| Segment Gap | 1px–6px | Sets the spacing between visible elements. |
| Dot Size | 1px–8px | Sets the visible dot size. |
| Dot Spacing | 0px–6px | Sets the spacing between visible elements. |
| Round Caps | On / Off | Turns round caps on or off. |
| Glow Intensity | 0–1 | Sets the visible glow intensity. |
Colors
| Setting | Available values | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Gradient | Classic (G→Y→R), Cool (C→B→P), Warm (Y→O→R), Neon (C→M→W), Mono (Custom), Rainbow | Chooses the gradient mode or style. |
| Primary Color | Color | Sets the primary color. |
| Background | Color | Sets the background. |
| Background Opacity | 0–1 | Sets how transparent the background appears. |
Some controls appear only after you enable a related mode or style. The settings panel always reflects the options available for the current selection.
Tips for a better audio visualization
- Use a little smoothing for readable movement, then lower it when you want fast percussion to register sharply.
- Set the overall sensitivity first, then adjust color and motion separately so louder sections remain readable.