Soundly

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2016
Developer: Soundly (company not specified in search results)
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows

Indexes

Audio/Music Production Sound Effects/Samples

Overview

Soundly is an audio library management software that enables users to search, index, and manage both local and cloud-based sound effect libraries. It combines a proprietary cloud-based sound effects library with tools for organizing personal audio files, utilizing artificial intelligence and metadata search technology to help users discover and design sounds. The application serves audio professionals, sound designers, and content creators who need efficient access to large sound effect collections.

Key Features

Cloud-based Sound Library - Access to 250,000+ sounds in the Soundly Pro Library stored in the cloud without local storage requirements.
Local File Management - Index and organize unlimited local sound files from computer storage, external drives, or local networks.
AI-Powered Search - Search functionality based on Google's technology that queries metadata across thousands of audio files using related searches, auto-complete, and thesauruses.
Audio Metadata Display - View detailed information including file name, duration, format, sampling frequency, bit depth, and channel configuration.
Third-party Library Integration - Access additional sound libraries including free sources like freesound.org and paid libraries via asoundeffect.com.
Voice Designer - Render and create custom sound variations with unlimited renders in Pro version.
Cloud Collaboration - 10GB of cloud storage for collaboration and sharing libraries with team members.
Stream Deck Integration - Official integration with Elgato Stream Deck for enhanced workflow in media production.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Up to 2500 local sound imports, limited Soundly cloud library access, basic features.
Pro Monthly	Monthly subscription (exact price not specified)	Unlimited local file indexing, full Soundly Pro Library with 250,000 sounds, unlimited downloads, unlimited Voice Designer renders, free shop add-ons, 10GB cloud storage.
Multi-user Subscription	Pricing varies by storage requirements	Continuous Pro library access, unlimited local file indexing, admin and user account management, shared cloud library access for team members.

Platforms & Requirements

Soundly runs on macOS 10.10 or later and Windows 7 or later. The application is desktop-only with no mobile app versions available. Cloud-based features require internet connectivity to access the online sound library and collaboration features.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Elgato Stream Deck
freesound.org library
asoundeffect.com paid libraries
Local network storage
External storage device support
Cloud storage collaboration

Alternatives

App	Difference
Splice	Cloud-based sample library with focus on music production loops and presets rather than sound effects management.
Freesound.org	Free community-driven sound library without local file management or professional indexing tools.
Adobe Audition	Full digital audio workstation with sound editing capabilities rather than specialized sound library management.
Serum	Synthesizer plugin focused on sound design and synthesis rather than sound effect library organization.

Reputation

Soundly is well-regarded among sound designers and audio professionals for significantly reducing the time required to locate and organize sound effects. Users praise its cloud-based architecture, powerful search functionality, and seamless integration with existing workflows. The freemium model provides accessible entry for casual users while the Pro version offers comprehensive features for professionals. Some limitations include the relatively small free tier sound library and platform exclusivity to macOS and Windows.

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