LiveSpec

What it does

Analysis tools

The app includes transfer function, RTA, SPL metering, spectrographs, delay finding, shape-first AutoEQ, and Audio Unit plugin hosting.checked 11 Oct 2026

Backup

Users can export configurations, targets, calibration files, measurement history, SPL logs, and settings to a single .livespecpack file.checked 11 Oct 2026

Built-in microphone limit

Built-in microphone calibration is estimated and is not for compliance use.checked 11 Oct 2026

Direct edition

The maker says a Mac Direct edition is available to subscribers at linearphase.com/download and runs outside the sandbox to host iLok-protected plugins.checked 11 Oct 2026

Hardware support

The app supports Core Audio interfaces on Mac and USB class-compliant interfaces on iPhone and iPad.checked 11 Oct 2026

Integration and sync

Optional iCloud sync carries saved configurations, Mix Balance targets, impulse-response history, plugin-chain libraries, and themes across devices.checked 11 Oct 2026

Offline use

LiveSpec runs on the device and does not require a constant internet connection after subscription validation.checked 11 Oct 2026

Plugin hosting

The Plugin Host supports Audio Unit plugins on Mac and AUv3 plugins on iPhone and iPad, with parallel mono or stereo chains.checked 11 Oct 2026

Plugin limit

Plugins protected by iLok (PACE) cannot load inside the App Store version because of Apple's sandboxing rules.checked 11 Oct 2026

Purpose

LiveSpec is a professional real-time audio analysis application for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.checked 11 Oct 2026

Support

The guide directs users to the website or in-app support options and lists [email protected].checked 11 Oct 2026

Workflows

It has Live Mix mode for monitoring shows and livestream processing, and System Tune mode for aligning and optimizing sound systems.checked 11 Oct 2026