Summary

Soundly is a comprehensive sound effects platform designed for Mac and PC, offering access to a massive cloud library combined with powerful local file management and advanced search capabilities. It integrates seamlessly with major audio and video editing tools, supports cloud storage and collaboration, and provides various sound design utilities.

Features

• Extensive cloud sound effects library with instant transfer to projects
• Advanced metadata support and organization for local sound libraries
• Natural Language Search with autocomplete, thesaurus, and translation features
• Integration with popular DAWs and editing software such as Pro Tools, Logic, Premiere, Nuendo, Cubase, Reaper, After Effects, Wwise, and more
• Cloud storage options including Soundly’s own service, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Amazon S3 for easy sharing and collaboration
• Shared database functionality for team collaboration without requiring a separate server
• Search Tabs for organizing sound searches into categories
• Voice Designer tool to quickly create custom voices for various applications
• Place it & Shape it tools to position sounds in environments and tailor equalization specifically for sound designers
• Built-in shop offering free and premium add-on sound libraries
• Metadata editing panel supporting multiple audio formats and UCS
• Real-time preview of pitch, speed, and reverse effects with instant application
• Offline mode with Cloud Bridge for file transfers to offline workstations
• Support for indexing various audio formats up to 384kHz 32bit
• Integration with external editors such as Acoustica and iZotope RX
• Universal Category System 8.2.1 support and advanced filtering options
• Soundly Monitor plugins (VST3, AAX, ReWire) to connect as optional audio outputs to DAWs
• Dock Mode optimized for single monitor setups

Audience

Soundly targets professional sound designers, post-production specialists, educators, and teams working in film, television, games, and multimedia sectors who require efficient sound effect management, fast searching, and easy project integration.

Additional Information

Soundly supports macOS 10.10 or later and Windows 7 or later. It offers various pricing plans including a free version with limited local files and downloads, a Pro plan with large libraries and unlimited downloads, and tailored enterprise solutions. Educational institutions and teams benefit from volume discounts and a dedicated academic program.