Software

New Soundminer Blog + Updates

2015/12/15 Filed Under: Resources, Software, Websites

Did you know that there is a Soundminer blog? Previously, fans of the metadata app could find updates on the Code Destructor forum. That was a good way to interact with the developers themselves, and share ideas with other sound pros. Now the crew at Soundminer have created an easier way

Metadata App BaseHead Updates to Discounted Version 4 for Mac

2015/07/08 Filed Under: Software

Last week Basehead released a new version of their sound effect browsing software. While the latest version, Basehead 4, was previously available for PC users, the July 2 announcement was the first 4.x release of the sound clip management app compatible with the Mac platform (OS X 10.6 – 10.10). I mentioned Basehead in an […]

Soundminer Showcases New Features at NAB Convention

2015/04/16 Filed Under: Software

Every year thousands gather in Nevada to attend the NAB convention. Spread throughout multiple venues in downtown Las Vegas, the week-long event showcases new technologies, software, and other resources for the National Association of Broadcasters. While the convention doesn’t cater specifically to post sound or game audio, NAB has become a way for discover new […]

Avid Announces Pro Tools 12 and a Free Version

2015/01/23 Filed Under: Software

Avid has just announced two software releases at NAMM 2015: Pro Tools | First and Pro Tools 12. Details are still emerging about the new sound editing apps. Today’s post takes a quick look at what we know so far.

iZotope RX 4 vs 3 Feature Comparison

2015/01/07 Filed Under: Mastering, Review, Software

It seems like just a few months ago that I wrote an article comparing iZotope’s RX3 audio restoration software with its predecessor, RX2. At that time, RX2 had been known as a respected tool for polishing troublesome audio. The software hadn’t seen a major update in years, however. So, last year’s announcement of RX3 was […]

Soundminer 4.5 Pro – New Features Roundup

2014/10/15 Filed Under: Software

In January I published an article about an early upgrade deal for the Soundminer sound search software. That post described the software, the early upgrade discount, and the new features included in version 4.5 Pro. I ponied up the cash for the discounted upgrade. I followed the software’s evolution. It grew fitfully from a beta […]