Sounddogs.com has released their own desktop sound effects librarian application, with a free version and a subscription version that gives you access to their on-line sound effects library with 324,000 sound effects.

SoundDogs Librarian App Features

• Advanced and Fast search for both Cloud and Local Libraries

• Built-in high-quality preview player

• Individual channel listening of Multi-Track files

• Spot direct to Pro Tools Timeline or Clip List. 

• Drag and Drop full or partial selections of the sounds from the application directly to folders or Pro Tools.

• Individual and Bulk Download.

• Access instantly to the SFXs you need from any studio simply with an internet connection.

• Navigation through Categories and Subcategories

Their subscription based license system has been designed to avoid dealing with browsers, payments and download links. The App features two versions: FREE and SUBSCRIPTION…

• FREE version: it will work as a search engine and management tool for your local sound effects libraries including the Spotting to Pro Tools feature with local files. Also, you will still be able to explore and preview our cloud libraries.

• SUBSCRIPTION version: Online access to download high-quality and full metadata sound files. The main objective of the application is to take care of sound designers with a download offer limited depending on the license type. High-quality previews are included for subscribers for a quick and better search.

Tutorial - How To Spot To Pro Tools Timeline

Tutorial Covering How To Use The Free Version

Subscription Pricing

• REGULAR license: $200 per user - 2,000 downloads/year

• PRO license: $500 per user - 5,000 downloads/year

• PREMIERE license: $1000 per user - 10,000 downloads/year 

What Do You Think?

Do you use the free Sounddogs app? How do you find it? How does it compare to Soundly, Soundminer and Basehead? Please do share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.