Halo Vision
Halo Vision: A focused $299 plug-in suite for real-time surround and immersive audio analysis. Ranked #38 of 43 in Audio Analysis Software by our editors (4.6/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for immersive and surround audio analysis.
At a glance
- Editor score4.6 / 10
- Pricing15-day trial
- Best forImmersive and surround audio analysis
- Free planNo
- Paid from$299 one-time
- Real-time analysisYes
- Founded2004 · Leeds, United Kingdom
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Real-time views for phase, frequency, location, spectrum, and peak levels
- Supports multichannel workflows up to 7.1.4
- Available in AAX, VST3, and AU formats for Windows and macOS
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- The listed Halo Vision plan costs $299 one time
- Its focus is analysis rather than a broader production toolset
Our verdict on Halo Vision
Halo Vision is a plug-in suite for real-time analysis of surround, 3D, and immersive audio. NUGEN Audio positions it for professionals in post-production, broadcast, mastering, and immersive mixing. Its analysis set covers channel phase relationships, spatial frequency, perceived location, spectrum, true-peak levels, sample peaks, Apple peaks, and host or DAW timecode. The product runs on Windows and macOS and supports multichannel workflows up to 7.1.4.
The standout feature is the range of configurable visual analysis views. Correlation Matrix shows channel phase relationships, while Correlation Web presents channel-to-channel correlation. Frequency Haze and Location Haze address spatial frequency and perceived audio location, and Combined and Groups spectrum views provide additional ways to inspect frequency content. The Freeze function is intended for examining short-lived events, adding a way to pause a moment during real-time monitoring. These features make Halo Vision particularly suited to immersive mixing and surround work where spatial relationships matter alongside level and spectrum readings.
Pricing is straightforward: the Halo Vision plan is listed at $299 USD as a one-time purchase, with a 15-day free trial and no free plan. The documented plug-in formats are 64-bit AAX, VST3, and AU, which supports use across compatible host and DAW environments on Windows and macOS. Choose Halo Vision when immersive and multichannel analysis is the priority, especially if correlation, spatial, and peak views are central to the workflow. Choose an alternative if you need a free option or a wider production toolset beyond real-time audio analysis.
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Halo Vision fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $299 one-time |
| Real-time analysis | Yes |
| Offline file analysis | Not verified |
| Loudness standards | Not verified |
| Maximum channels | 12 channels |
| Plugin support | Aax |
| Analysis views | Correlation Matrix, Correlation Web, Frequency Haze, Location Haze, Spectrum, True Peak, Timecode |
| Free trial | 15 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | 15-day trial (source) |
| Website | nugenaudio.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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