Soundtract

Soundtract

by Alex Shaykevich

1 ratings
2 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 28, 2014
  • May 16, 2014

Features

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About

This app simplifies transcribing field recordings and aids musicians learning by ear. It offers real-time, sophisticated noise reduction using spectral subtraction, allowing users to clean audio from recordings and videos. Additional features include audio isolation, tempo reduction, and various export options.

Real-time spectral subtraction noise reduction
Import audio from videos
Zoom and isolate audio portions
Tempo reduction up to 70%
Export to m4a and mov formats
Video re-export with cleaned audio
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What's New in Soundtract

1.01

May 16, 2014

Fixed a bug associated with video export.

User reviews

Keep working on it

This is the only app that I know of that does noise reduction beside Wave Pad. Wave Pad is completely busted in iOS 8, and its developers are not at all interested in fixing it any time soon. (Regardless of the fact that they could make a ton of money from it.) This app has a lot of potential given its place in the app market. Unfortunately it simply doesn't work very well. The noise reduction leaves far too many artifacts. It's unusable at this point. But I will be waiting to see if the developer makes some improvements.
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Good but.......

This works really well. Better than I expected. What it needs is the ability to copy/paste from other apps like Multitrack Daw. This app is going to be more useful to those who record and create music and only having access to the iTunes bit of your phone is a drag. Great for noisy video recordings but awkward for anything else outside the library.

So please include copy/paste to make a very promising app into a must have app. A flexible noise reduction tool for iOS will be so useful for those of us who enjoy recording our own music. Maybe a bit more functionality like that found in Adobe Auditions noise reduction system (I'm being greedy here). Need to be able to toggle reduction on/off without having to select noise profile every time and also needs a switch to hear noise only to make selecting the best level of reduction easier.

Great start. Very impressed. Please please develop this app further.

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Update

Video export does not work. Audio but no video. Oh dear. Please sort this out!!
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FAQ

What is Soundtract?

Soundtract is a pocket audio app designed to make transcribing field recordings easier and assist musicians learning to play by ear. It offers real-time noise reduction and tempo manipulation.

How does Soundtract reduce noise?

Soundtract uses a technique called spectral subtraction to remove noisy parts from audio in real time. Users can let the app choose the noise automatically or isolate it by selecting within the waveform.

Can Soundtract be used with videos?

Yes, Soundtract allows you to import the audio channel from videos, clean it up, and then re-export the modified audio back into the original video, saving it to your photo library.

What are the tempo and export options in Soundtract?

Soundtract can reduce the tempo of audio by up to 70%. It supports exporting in m4a and mov formats, with effects applied to either the whole audio or isolated portions.

Does Soundtract have ads?

No, Soundtract does not contain advertisements.

What devices is Soundtract compatible with?

Soundtract is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for Soundtract?

Soundtract has an age rating of 4+.

How often is Soundtract updated?

The latest version of Soundtract is 1.01, last updated on May 16, 2014. It was initially released on February 28, 2014.