Sonidata vs WAIL

Sonidata: UCS Field Recorder is built to help you maintain a professional audio archive on the go. Ensure every sound you capture is perfectly tagged, organized, and ready for high-level indexing the moment you get back to the studio. Designed for sound designers, field recordists, and audio professionals who demand precision from their mobile workflow. RECORD WITH THE END IN MIND. PROFESSIONAL CAPTURE & ROUTING Turn your device into a professional field recorder. With the newly introduced Audio Device Manager, select discrete input and output routing, apply hardware-aware format settings (48 khz 24 bit internally, and up to 192 kHz / 32-bit float, depending on the connected devices), and control input gain digitally or via your hardware interface. Monitor audio levels with the Record Ready monitor mode. Capture True Stereo or decode M/S microphones on the fly with per-mic persistence. UCS METADATA ON THE GO Say goodbye to renaming files back at the studio. Sonidata implements the industry-standard Universal Category System (UCS v8.2). Assign Category, FX Name, Vendor, Creator, Mic Perspective, Location, and more right from the field. Use the Voice Slate (Speech-to-Text) to dictate metadata hands-free, or create custom FX Name Templates to speed up repetitive tagging. POWERFUL BATCH EDITING & SYNC Manage massive recording sessions with ease. The new Calendar Filter Bar lets you drill down by date, while batch delete and bulk metadata pasting streamline your workflow. When you’re ready, your sessions—including embedded artwork and metadata—seamlessly sync to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or Dropbox. SEAMLESS DESKTOP INTEGRATION Export comprehensive 29-column CSV reports fully compatible with industry-standard sound library management software. Use the companion desktop app, Sonidata Embed, to batch edit metadata and re-embed it into your WAV files without transcoding. KEY FEATURES • Broadcast-Standard Recording: 48 kHz 24-bit internally, anduUp to 192 kHz / 32-bit float WAV. • UCS v8.2 Compliant: Full metadata tagging (Category, FxName, Description, Mic Perspective, etc.). • Advanced Audio Routing: Discrete input/output selection, external interface support, and M/S decoding. • Visual Feedback: Live waveform-style stereo metering, colorized waveforms, and ActivityKit lock-screen tracking. • Cloud Sync: Automatic syncing via iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox. • External File Management: Import, edit, and organize audio recorded on other devices. • Seamless Export: ZIP exports grouped by date, paired with rich 29-column metadata CSVs. • Siri & Shortcuts Integration: Control recording hands-free via App Intents, Action Button, or Back Tap. • Secure & Private: All transcription and processing happen on-device. Your audio never leaves your device unless you export it. UPGRADE TO PRO Unlock the full potential of your field recording workflow with Sonidata Pro. Manage external files, create custom FX Name Presets, export in bulk, and unlock the Sonidata Embed desktop companion app for seamless macOS integration via secure offline pairing.

WAIL — Feedback Synthesiser Turn unstable feedback into a playable instrument. WAIL forces a self-resonating signal into submission, generating harsh drones, soaring screams, and aggressive textures that traditional synths refuse to touch. Built for zero menu-diving and pure performance, WAIL delivers raw, uncompromised noise control in a single intuitive screen. TAME THE NOISE: 4 Dynamic XY Pads: Instant tactile control over Feedback/Filter, Bite/Space, Ring/Fold, and Comb/Sub. Dedicated Performance Knobs: Master, Spread, Grind, and Tune—with dual-axis Coarse/Fine tuning designed for precise, subtle adjustments mid-performance. Real-Time Visuals: Built-in integrated oscilloscope displays waveform stability and feedback saturation as you play. Drone or MIDI Triggered: Play as an evolving drone, or connect a MIDI keyboard or sequencer. Seamless AUv3 Integration: Full host transport sync, preset save/recall, and universal MIDI CC learn across all 12 parameters. Universal Support: Formatted natively for both iPad and iPhone as an AUv3 plugin or Standalone app. 12 parameters. 4 XY pads. One feedback loop trying to escape. Sound demo here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z18IcVSqtwY Crafted by NOIDED Industries, Rochdale, England