Are there any functions that are not used in REW ?

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Rew is a software full of very useful features and becomes more and more complete.
We are all always asking for some new features to be implemented so I wondered if they are all really necessary and of great use.
For example, I don't use the scope function, perhaps because I have several dedicated instruments.

And do you use all the functions ?
 

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I would expect that most people don't use all the functions, but all features are used by someone. The only functions I use are frequency response sweeps, RTA and occasionally waterfall.

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No, there are some areas I haven't even strolled into, and I am a professional Acoustician. It is pretty much an Acoustic (and ElectroAcoustic) Laboratory. Personally I would like to see an option to simplify. Either REW Lite, or view preset. I am the same with ProTools, I turn off and hide most of the bells and whistles to achieve an uncluttered screen, work space.
 
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The intention of my post was not to criticize REW as I think it is one of the best electroacoustic software for hobbyists, if anything to give feedback
on the real use of all the multiple functions.
I use all the principal measurement functions Response, Impedance, RTA, and waterfall, a little less than the others. What I don't use at all is just
the Scope function because I have three oscilloscopes in my laboratory.
I'm not ruling out that someone can use the Scope function because they don't have an electronics laboratory.
I agree with Mr. Wayne who says that hardly a single person uses all the features, but REW satisfies all of us electro-acoustic fans.

Greetings Antonio
 
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