Spectrum Mirror
Mirrored/symmetrical spectrum display centered vertically. Creates a visually balanced, artistic frequency visualization where bars extend both up and down from center.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 1 |
| Category | Frequency Analysis |
| Best For | Creative, DJ, EDM, Visualizer-focused |
| Aspect Ratio | Wide (6×4 minimum) |
What It Shows
Same frequency data as Spectrum Bars, but mirrored vertically for a more artistic, eye-catching display. Less precise for analysis, more impactful visually.
Best Plugin Types
✅ Recommended for:
- Creative effects - Matches experimental aesthetic
- DJ tools - Eye-catching for performance
- EDM plugins - High-energy visual
- Visualizer-focused designs - When the visual IS the feature
❌ Not recommended for:
- Utility plugins - Too flashy for simple tools
- Precise metering - Harder to read exact values
- Professional/mastering - Too stylized
Color Mapping
| Color Property | What It Controls |
|---|---|
bodyColor | Background color |
trackColor | Bar color |
activeColor | Highlight/glow color |
Color Tips
- High contrast colors work great
- Neon/vibrant colors match EDM aesthetic
- Consider complementary colors for top/bottom halves
Configuration Options
Bar Count
- Range: 16-64 bars
- Default: 32
- Tip: More bars than standard spectrum (32+) creates denser, more impressive visual.
Glow Intensity
- Range: 0-1
- Default: 0.5
- Tip: Higher glow (0.6-0.8) enhances the artistic effect.
Sizing
| Size | Dimensions | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 6×4 | Accent element |
| Standard | 8×5 | Primary display |
| Large | 10×6 | Hero/immersive |
Works best as a hero element - give it room to breathe.
Example Uses
- DJ filter plugin - Dramatic visual feedback
- EDM multi-effect - Centerpiece visualization
- Creative distortion - Shows harmonic content artistically
- Visualizer plugin - Primary output display
Design Tips
- Let it dominate - Works best as the main visual element
- High glow for energy - Matches high-energy music genres
- Pair with minimal controls - Don’t compete with the visual
- Consider immersive layout - Can fill 60%+ of faceplate
Similar Visualizers
- Spectrum Bars - More precise, less artistic
- Radial Spectrum - Another modern alternative