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AudioFinder - 4.9.7

Music production hub & all-around audio utility.

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All Time:	(4.7)
This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	4.9.7
Release Date:	2009-10-19
License:	Shareware
Downloads (this version):	325
Downloads (all versions):	3,377
Price:	$69.95

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Product Description:

AudioFinder is the digital musician's workflow accelerator, sample management system, and music production hub. AudioFinder gathers all the most useful tools in one quick and intuitive application, enabling you to be more creative by handling all the time consuming tasks that slow down your music production. AudioFinder can build a catalog of every sound on your system, save it, and search it instantly to find the sounds you need when you need them. Use AudioFinder to create custom sets for sound categories and specific projects, with fast file browsing to audition, analyse, process, convert, and move or copy the samples in your library.

Feature Highlights:

Advanced and fast sound searching, scanning, and grouping
Comprehensive power renaming functions
Bookmarks, history, favourites, and navigation tools
Instant playback with mouse and MIDI input for pitch control
Integrated trim/loop/fade editor with beat slicer
Peak analysis and pitch analyzer tools
Drag-and-drop integration with Finder and all audio apps
Loop BPM detection with auto-rename
BPM tap pad, reference tone generator, delay calculator
AudioUnit preview playback and processing
Useful built-in DSP operations and effects
High-quality sample rate, depth, and format conversion
All operations available in automated batch processing mode
Auto-trimming audio CD sample extractor
VST/AU plugin manager and AU presets management
Generic sysex transmission and SMF playback
Create EXS instruments with one click
Supports ReCycle/REX playback and export
Loads fast, doesn't crash, and uses very little memory!
Formats: Apple Loops, AIFF, AIFC, SDII, REX, RX2, MP3, ACC, SYX, MID, and WAV

What's new in this version:

Added AudioUnit Plug-ins and Presets to the Sidebar. Double Clicking on AudioUnit Presets opens the AudioUnit.
Removed AudioUnits Presets menu.
Double Clicking on a Sidebar item resets, ie: scan will rescan, bookmark will return to the original location.
Improved Spot to Pro Tools file naming.
All DSP Processing is now done at the current playback speed. For example if you change the playback speed and then apply an AudioUnit the resulting file will be at the current playback speed.
Added new Preference "Allow unlimited Miniview files"
Added alert when attempting to create Miniviews that result in a large amount of diskspace being used.
Added new Preference "Use AppleScript Move to Trash"
Fixed Folder Column Browser bookmark jumping bug.
Bug file in converting Sample Rates which resulted in the sounds be either shorter on longer.
Changed the Plug-in Manager's default "Disabled" folder to "Unused" to match Pro Tools 8.0's standard location for Digidesign Plug-ins only.
10.6.1 bug fix for navigation to Bookmarks.
Improved the progress indicator messages.
Added Natural Order Numerical Sorting.
Bug fix in the list view when clicking on empty folders.
Updated the "Logical" window background to match the current version.
Updated and corrected several sections in the Manual.
Other bug fixes.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

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One of THE BEST audio apps out there - Version: 4.7.7, 4/29/2008 01:14PM PST

(2 of 2 users found this comment useful)

hperkins

I'm a professional sound designer and composer, and have been using Audio Finder for a while now. It's incredible. The interface is clean and easy to use, and the documentation (despite the developer's self-effacing comments to the contrary) is clear and well written. The features are deep and rich - and they WORK. Unbeatable for the price. The ability to preview sounds in the finder alone is worth the price.

In addition, the developer is responsive, and the license is very generous.

I can't recommend this app more highly.

Amazing support - Version: 4.7.4, 2/28/2008 08:59PM PST

julia2

There are enough rave reviews here including my own, but here's an example of the responsiveness of this developer: I posted a bug report on the forum a few nights ago at 9:39PM. Less than 3 hours later the developer responded with an explanation and a promise of an addition to the preferences to deal with my issue. 3-1/2 hours after that, at 4:00 AM, a new version was made available with the change I requested. Wow.

Indispensible - Version: 4.5.6, 6/15/2007 06:55PM PST

Ian_G._Morris_687

Nothing comes close for auditioning and sorting the thousands of samples we have on our computers these days. Absolutely indispensible, regularly updated, and well worth the shareware fee.