{"id":50230,"date":"2023-05-26T20:11:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T19:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=50230"},"modified":"2023-12-21T15:44:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T15:44:27","slug":"rme-digicheck-ng-beta-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2023\/05\/26\/rme-digicheck-ng-beta-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"RME announces DIGICheck NG Beta for Windows users"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"head-img alignright wp-image-50249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-for-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"RME DIGICheck for Windows promo image\" width=\"474\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-for-Windows.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-for-Windows-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-for-Windows-768x589.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/>A beta of RME\u2019s \u2018Next Generation\u2019 suite of analysis tools is now available for Windows.<\/h2>\n<p>RME has announced the release of a beta version of DIGICheck NG (Next Generation) for Windows, a free suite of professional audio analysis tools available to all users of RME audio interfaces and sound cards.<\/p>\n<p>Originally developed for the new M1 Macs, the benefits of DIGICheck NG can now be enjoyed by PC users as well, with RME&#8217;s developers managing to succesfully create a Windows port that meets their high and exacting standards.<\/p>\n<p>RME\u2019s <em>Head of Design<\/em> <strong>Matthias Carstens<\/strong> says \u201cThe constantly changing Mac OS (first to OS X, now macOS) made it necessary to re-program the whole application.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat allowed us to use the latest tools of the OS to teleport <em>DIGICheck<\/em> into the 21st century \u2013 with updated, much more modern graphics, full scalability, even better performance, a new concept with multiple instruments in one window, new meters and functions&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDC NG has become so good that DIGICheck on Windows looks and feels quite outdated. Therefore we are very pleased to present a fully working version of DigiCheck NG for Windows! It is based on the same code as DC NG for Mac, being in most ways identical in features and functions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both DIGICheck and DIGICheck NG can run at the same time, so you can test out and compare the new version for yourself alongside the original:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"digicheckng_win_061b.zip\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/downloads\/digicheckng_win_061b.zip\">Download the DIGICheck NG for Windows beta (v0.61)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information and to join to discussion, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.rme-audio.de\/viewtopic.php?id=37403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RME forum post here,<\/a> or scroll down for some tips on installing and using DIGICheck NG with your RME device.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is DIGICheck?<\/h2>\n<p>DIGICheck is a free suite of analysis tools available to all users of RME audio interfaces and sound cards.<\/p>\n<p>Something of a hidden gem, DIGICheck provides high quality tools for mixing and mastering applications such as multi-channel level metering (with Peak and RMS measurement), phase correlation, frequency analysis and more.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"head-img alignright  wp-image-50257\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-Totalyser.jpg\" alt=\"The original RME DIGICheck software in Totalyser mode\" width=\"475\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-Totalyser.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-Totalyser-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-Totalyser-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-Totalyser-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em !important; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 30px;\">The original RME DIGICheck Totalyser<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"head-img alignright wp-image-50267 size-full\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Totalyser.jpg\" alt=\"RME DIGICheck NG software recreating the Totalyser mode\" width=\"475\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Totalyser.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Totalyser-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Totalyser-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Totalyser-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em !important; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 30px;\">The updated modular RME DIGICheck NG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>What\u2019s new in DIGICheck NG?<\/h2>\n<p>Whilst the original version of DIGICheck was based around a fixed set of tools, DIGICheck NG has been redesigned with a modular approach to the layout window, allowing users to pick and choose which modules they\u2019d like to display at any one time, and arrange them into different layouts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin: auto; justify-content: center;\">\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">DIGICheck NG Overview on macOS<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DigiCheck NG Official Release - Test, measure and analyze Audio on macOS\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wIMAsMzI498\" width=\"844.9\" height=\"543.2\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Using DIGICheck on a Mac requires the use of TotalMix\u2019s FX Loopback feature. On Windows, simply select which output from the settings window you would like to use for analysis (more info below).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"head-img alignright wp-image-50284\" style=\"border: 2px solid #ccc;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Default-Window.jpg\" alt=\"The default window that opens for DIGICheck NG\" width=\"375\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Default-Window.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Default-Window-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Default-Window-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-Default-Window-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/>How to use DIGICheck NG<\/h2>\n<p>1 &#8211; Download, unzip and install the DIGICheck NG for Windows Beta <a title=\"digicheckng_win_061b.zip\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/downloads\/digicheckng_win_061b.zip\">(Download Link)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2 \u2013 Upon opening DIGICheck NG you\u2019ll find the default layout, which consists of 4 resizable tools referred to as \u2018instruments\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, up to 4 instruments can be displayed simultaneously in various configurations, although RME states they are investigating increasing this number with a future update.<\/p>\n<p>You can also create additional windows for other tools by going to <strong>File &gt; New Window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"clear: both;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"head-img alignright wp-image-50293\" style=\"border: 2px solid #ccc;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Layout-Selection.jpg\" alt=\"Changing the layout in DIGICheck NG\" width=\"325\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Layout-Selection.jpg 778w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Layout-Selection-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Layout-Selection-768x632.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/>How to change the Layout<\/h3>\n<p>1 &#8211; To change the Layout of DIGICheck NG, go to <strong>Options &gt; Instrument Layout<\/strong> and select from any of the layout options. The number refers to the number of modules (1, 2, 3 or 4), whilst the directions (left, right etc) refer to how the instruments will be laid out on your screen.<\/p>\n<p>2 &#8211; Click and hold on the edge of an instrument to resize it. You can also left-click and hold on an instrument, then drag and drop it to another area to re-arrange the order.<\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3>How to select a Tool \/ Instrument<\/h3>\n<p>1 \u2013 Once you\u2019ve chosen a layout, <strong>right-click<\/strong> on any of the instruments and go to <strong>Type Selection &gt;<\/strong> to select any of the tools, for example the spectral analyser.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also go to <strong>Options &gt; Instrument 1 &gt; Type Selection<\/strong> etc via the file menu at the top of the application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"head-img alignright wp-image-50241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Input-Selection.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting inputs in RME DIGICheck NG for Windows\" width=\"425\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Input-Selection.jpg 583w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Input-Selection-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/>How to select audio channels for analysis<\/h3>\n<p>1 &#8211; To monitor audio in DIGICheck NG, <strong>right-click<\/strong> on any of the instruments and choose <strong>Input Selection<\/strong> (or go to <strong>Options &gt; Instrument &gt; Input Selection<\/strong>), which is where you can select which channels you wish to analyse.<\/p>\n<p>2 \u2013 If you\u2019d like to analyse an audio input, simply choose your inputs from the <strong>drop-down selections<\/strong>. This can be any inputs on your RME device &#8211; analogue channels like Microphones and instrument, or digital inputs such as ADAT or MADI channels.<\/p>\n<p>3 \u2013 If you\u2019d like to analyse audio from software, e.g. your DAW, scroll to the bottom of the list to find the <strong>Playback channels<\/strong> (you can also uncheck the Inputs box to display only the playback channels).<\/p>\n<p>The playback channels are relative to the channels in TotalMix FX. So, if your DAW project is outputting on software playback channels 1 &amp; 2 (middle-row in TotalMix), select these channels in DIGICheck NG for your Input Selection.<\/p>\n<p>4 \u2013 Repeat this process for the other instruments in your DIGICheck NG layout.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Using multiple windows with DIGICheck NG<\/h3>\n<p>You can also separate the tools in DIGICheck NG into different Windows if you prefer: To do so, simply go to <strong>File &gt; New Window<\/strong>, which will allow to create additional DIGICheck NG setups.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"head-img alignright wp-image-50295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-change-font-size.png\" alt=\"Changing the font size in DIGICheck NG\" width=\"330\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-change-font-size.png 952w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-change-font-size-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RME-DIGICheck-NG-change-font-size-768x289.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/>Changing the Font Size<\/h3>\n<p>To change the font-size, right-click on any of the Instruments and choose \u201cAppearance\u2026\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Here you can individually adjust the font-size of each instrument, for example increasing the size of the numbers to better match your display. You can also check the Header box and enter a name for each instrument.<\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h3>How to save your setup in DIGICheck NG<\/h3>\n<p>You can save any setups you create in DIGICheck NG (including the channel input selections) by going to <strong>File &gt; Save Workspace As\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"head-img alignright wp-image-50243\" style=\"border: 2px solid #ccc;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Totalyser.jpg\" alt=\"RME DIGICheck NG for Windows with frequency analyzer, level metering and phase correlation meter\" width=\"476\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Totalyser.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Totalyser-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Totalyser-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DIGICheck-NG-Windows-Totalyser-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/>Recreating the Totalyser from DIGICheck<\/h3>\n<p>The Totalyser is one of the most popular tools \/ instruments from the original DIGICheck.<\/p>\n<p>Combining a frequency analyser, level metering (with peak and RMS levels) and phase correlation, the Totalyser is perfect for traditional 2-channel \/ stereo music production, mixing and mastering.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To recreate the Totalyser in DIGICheck NG:<\/p>\n<p>1 \u2013 Go to <strong>Options &gt; Instrument Layout<\/strong> and choose the option labelled <strong>3 \u2013 left<\/strong>. This gives you three instrument modules (one on the left and two stacked on the right).<\/p>\n<p>2 \u2013 <strong>Right-click<\/strong> the left module and choose <strong>Type Selection &gt; Spectral Analyser<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>3 \u2013 <strong>Right-click<\/strong> the top-right module and choose <strong>Type Selection &gt; Two Channel Level Meter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>4 \u2013 <strong>Right-click<\/strong> the bottom-right module and choose <strong>Type Selection &gt; Vector Audio Scope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>5 \u2013 Now <strong>right-click<\/strong> the Spectral Analyser and choose <strong>Input Selection\u2026<\/strong> to select which inputs you\u2019d like to monitor (e.g. Playback 1 and 2).<\/p>\n<p>6 &#8211; Repeat this process for the Level Metering and Vector Audio Scope \/ Phase Correlation meter.<\/p>\n<p>7 &#8211; Drag the edges of the modules to re-size them to your liking.<\/p>\n<p>8 &#8211; Finally, save your setup as a workspace by going to <strong>File &gt; Save Workspace As\u2026<\/strong> and give it a name, so that you easily recall it again at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>Et voila! You now have highly accurate, low-CPU load frequency, level and phase monitoring for all your DAW projects.<\/p>\n<p>To make further adjustments (e.g. to the spectral analyser\u2019s response time), simply right-click an instrument and choose Settings to bring up the additional options, such as Display Range, Release Time and Display Mode etc.<\/p>\n<p>You can also right-click the level meters and choose <strong>Settings &gt; Horizontal Meter <\/strong>for horizontal metering if you prefer (note you\u2019ll also probably want to change to <strong>Options &gt; Instruments Layout &gt; 3 \u2013 bottom<\/strong> for this view, then drag the level meter to the bottom).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/\/rme\/firewire-usb\/\">See the full range of RME Audio Interfaces<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<footer>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 5px;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"logo-img\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 20px 20px 0;\" title=\"RME Audio Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Logo.png\" alt=\"RME Audio Logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"29\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"footer-text\">\n<p>Want to more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/\">RME<\/a> audio interfaces and sound cards? \n<br>\nGive us a call on <a href=\"tel:+441727821870\">01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\nh1 {\n  line-height: 36px;\n}\n\n.article-wrapper p, .article-wrapper li {\n  font-size: 130% !important;\n  line-height: 26px !important; \n}\n\n\/*\n.article-wrapper h3, .article-wrapper h2 {\n  letter-spacing: 0.099em !important;\n}\n*\/\n\n\n.article-wrapper-heading {\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  letter-spacing: 0.099em;\n}\n\n\n.eightCol {\n  padding: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.wp-block-separator {\n  margin: 10px;\n}\n\n.footer-top-wrapper {\n  padding-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n\n.footer-text {\n  font-family: \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; \n  font-size: 20px; \n  font-style: normal; \n  font-variant: normal;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  margin: 20px 0;\n}\n\n.footer-text p {\n  line-height: 26px !important;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 960px) {\n\nh2 {\n  font-size: 21px;\n  line-height: 28px;\n}\n\n  .head-img {\n    width: 98vw;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin: auto;\n    clear: both;\n  }\n\n  .logo-img {\n    width: 50vw;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin: 20px auto !important;\n    float: none !important;\n  }\n  \n  .separator {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n.article-wrapper p, .article-wrapper li {\n  font-size: 130% !important;\n  line-height: 22px !important; \n}\n\n\/*\n.article-wrapper h3, .article-wrapper h2 {\n  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;\n}\n*\/\n\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A beta of RME\u2019s \u2018Next Generation\u2019 suite of analysis tools is now available for Windows. 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