TOOLS FOR AUDIO METADATA
File from Paris Metro open in Soundminer.
from sound recording to post-production
In the world of audio post-production, managing audio file metadata is crucial for organization. This data can be written directly into the file during recording (file name, microphone used, track name, etc.), but it can also be added later in post-production, allowing for the identification of files through different phases of production. Here are some of the most commonly used tools.
Audio Post-Production Software
Avid Pro Tools
- Designed for audio production and post-production, with advanced features for sound design, mixing, and editing
- Allows adding and editing metadata directly within sessions
- Offers advanced project management functions, particularly useful for large post-production projects
Steinberg Nuendo
- Designed for audio production and post-production, with advanced features for sound design, mixing, and editing
- Allows adding and editing metadata directly within sessions
- Offers advanced project management functions, particularly useful for large post-production projects
Adobe Audition
- Widely used software for audio editing and mixing.
- Allows the addition and editing of metadata, including file information and session details.
Reaper
- Widely used software for sound design and mixing.
- Allows the addition and editing of metadata, including file information and session details.
Dedicated Software
Soundminer
- An audio library management and search tool that includes very advanced metadata features
- Allows organizing, tagging, and searching for audio files using detailed metadata
BaseHead
- An audio library management and search tool that includes very advanced metadata features
- Allows organizing, tagging, and searching for audio files using detailed metadata
Wave Agent
- An audio file management tool that includes advanced metadata features
- Allows organizing, tagging, and searching for audio files using detailed metadata
Soundly
- A cloud-based audio library management tool
- Allows adding and editing metadata and advanced searching of audio files.
I use soundminer to fill in the metadata of the sounds proposed by Audio Field. Here is a brief presentation of the metadata workflow.