AudioFinder fits a niche that I admittedly don't have a lot of experience in, but I just gave version 4.7 a test run and I'm impressed. OK, so it got me with its not-bad looks to start with, which gave it a leg up on most of the other prosumer-level audio asset managers I've played with. But it quickly lived up to its moniker with Finder-like ease-of-use and powerful features made simple.
I loved that it integrated completely with Finder, and that it provided an interface for viewing audio that was as powerful as anything I've seen for graphics previews. I haven't seen any app at any price do this as simply. A keyboard in the main window lets you pitch sounds in realtime, as well as run them through AudioUnits. It essentially has a full editor built into the "Finder" panel that is powerful without being domineering.
There is a free level (sound browsing only) available if you request an activation code. The list price for full activation is $69.95 and the demo of 4.7 is available for download. At the time of this writing the website still says the download is version 4.6.3, but it's not. I checked, just for you.
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1-04-2008 @ 4:40PM
Fritz Laurel said...
I've been turned off of most sound apps lately because they are either too complicated or too expensive.
There is no sound app I miss more than SoundEdit16. That app was one of the best because of its simple interface and huge usability. Mostly, I would just use it to trim audio clips or adjust volumes, fades, flanger effects, reverse, etc. Mostly. Now, my life is devoid of an app that does these simple tasks easily.
I wish someone would come up with a modern replacement for that great app. (Or, does anyone have any suggestions for simple audio editing apps. I admit I haven't done an exhaustive search.)
Cheers,
FL
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1-04-2008 @ 11:37PM
Baron Collins-Hill said...
check out audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) by far the best audio editing program ive seen for mac or pc that is of any reasonable price (free). ive been using it for years (originally on a pc before i saw the light). As far as i know its got all those features you mentioned plus a bunch more.
hope this helps,
Baron C-H
1-06-2008 @ 4:11PM
MC Sn@ck T1me said...
I've used the past several versions of Audiofinder and I have to say its by far the best sample management software available. I cannot live without this program.
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1-08-2008 @ 4:52AM
rpop said...
Nice entry, but I still have no idea what this app does. Is it a audio editor? You seem to have failed to mention.
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1-08-2008 @ 9:53AM
Brett Terpstra said...
"...a leg up on most of the other prosumer-level audio asset managers I've played with."
Yes, I could have phrased that more clearly. It's an audio asset manager.