Canvas Features

Designed for experts by experts

Built and used by industry professionals like you, Canvas is thoughtfully designed and engineered for efficiency and accuracy.
Immediately familiar

No learning curve

Canvas brings you up to speed quickly while providing the depth and control needed for complex system designs.
Looks Like the Real World

Design with confidence

Import detailed production elements in Canvas for powerful visuals of your system implementation.
Canvas Is Cohesion

Consistently high performance

Design and deploy with confidence using data that fully represents Cohesion loudspeaker performance.
Splay
Depth:
1.51m
Height:
3.47m
Bottom angle:
-60.82°
Above Ground:
6.60m
Powerful Simulations

Mechanical Acoustical Calculation Engine

Our MACE engine updates mapping and analysis views in real-time, so you can move efficiently through design.
Canvas Toolsets

You're covered with Canvas

Canvas has a full line of toolsets designed to make your work easier, whether you’re in the office or on the road deploying the system.

Time Arrival
Absolute and relative time response charts aid system alignment and analysis.
Phase Response
Transfer function-derived phase response to assist with main and sub alignment.
SPL/Distance
Evaluate line array performance using a plot of SPL on-axis to arrays.
Magnitude Response
Transfer function-derived magnitude response to evaluate response consistency.
Multi-Pane Studio Views
Display multiple data views simultaneously to support your preferred workflow.  
Customizable Workspace
1–3 panes with multiple model/data views. Save preferred setups for future use.
Venue Modeling, Simplified
Simply draw in 2D views, and Canvas automatically generates 3D models.
Powerful Calculation Engine
The powerful engine manages mechanical and acoustic calculations with precision.
GPU Acceleration
Faster calculation and rendering of coverage maps. Add a GPU for even more speed.
Canvas Testimonials

What Canvas users are saying:

I immediately noticed the accuracy of SPL across a venue in Canvas. I can have an incredibly accurate prediction, in terms of shading, as I get closer to the bottom boxes. Rarely do I change those numbers from the prediction, even if I’m measuring with a meter in each cabinet zone. The SPL is incredibly consistent, so I know what I need to do the PA before it’s even up to trim.

Within a day of using Canvas, I was able to conveniently deploy a PA and feel confident. With multiple screen views, you can mimic any workflow that’s comfortable. It can work for anyone. I would 100% recommend Canvas.

The design for Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico was simulated from the beginning in Canvas. It’s truly a powerful design tool, as the software imports 3D drawings with highly detailed rendering and realism.

I immediately noticed the accuracy of SPL across a venue in Canvas. I can have an incredibly accurate prediction, in terms of shading, as I get closer to the bottom boxes. Rarely do I change those numbers from the prediction, even if I’m measuring with a meter in each cabinet zone. The SPL is incredibly consistent, so I know what I need to do the PA before it’s even up to trim.

Within a day of using Canvas, I was able to conveniently deploy a PA and feel confident. With multiple screen views, you can mimic any workflow that’s comfortable. It can work for anyone. I would 100% recommend Canvas.

The design for Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico was simulated from the beginning in Canvas. It’s truly a powerful design tool, as the software imports 3D drawings with highly detailed rendering and realism.

Canvas Users

Canvas is a great choice for:

System Designers

Canvas showcases sonic performance with highly detailed simulations, allowing for coordination of loudspeakers with other elements and analysis of sightlines before installation or deployment.

System Engineers

Built by and for touring professionals, Canvas assists with real-world simulation and pre-calibration of Cohesion systems.

Front of House Engineers

The relationship between the FOH and SE is the most important for exceptional audio at any live event. Canvas streamlines day-to-day and tour-long tasks to optimize collaboration and problem-solving.

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