Developer Alex Radzishevsky let us know that they’ve released a new freeware tool that’s designed for “acoustic audio de-duplication”.
AFT SonicDeCloner is built to recognize acoustically similar audio files, or “clones”, across various formats by using advanced acoustic fingerprinting technology. The tool “listens “to audio files, and can identify duplicates originating from the same performance or recording, regardless of file compression, format or sound quality.
Alex Radzishevsky says that the tool is designed for audiophiles, DJs, sound engineers, and music enthusiasts, helping you manage audio collections, removing unnecessary duplicates for a more organized, streamlined library.
Features:
Acoustic-level detection: utilizes sophisticated acoustic fingerprinting algorithm (AFT) to analyze actual sound content, not just file metadata or binary data
Format and compression agnostic: works with all major audio formats and codecs
Robust: works with distorted, pitch-shifted and speed-altered audio
Freeware – free for non-commercial use
Cross-platform software: Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Portable, does not require installation
Works offline and is fully stand-alone
Supports for batch processing via the command line
Old-school text interface
AFT SonicDeCloner is available as a free download for Windows. Mac OS and Linux builds are also available.
Today, Neutral Labs introduces Scrooge, a “sequenced malfunction generator” that’s available as a 42 HP Eurorack module or as a standalone semi-modular desktop synth.
What they have to say about it:
“While you can convince it to deliver boomy kick drum sounds, clicky hi-hats or metallic snares, it would much rather be making glitchy artifacts, hollow crackles and horribly distorted growls.
It contains a sophisticated and performance-oriented step sequencer, with parameter locking and the possibility to control all steps across multiple tracks at once.
Its 5 distinct and fully analog voices are made up of special circuits that work without dedicated power supplies, scrounging power from the sequencer control signals instead, which gives them an organic and unstable quality. As a bonus, it means you won’t have to power the unit itself, if you sequence it from external gear.”
Neutral Labs Scrooge Video Demo:
Features:
5 distinct analog voices
Device can work passively without a power supply, if sequenced from external gear
Each voice can be routed to either of 2 main outputs (headphone compatible)
Individual voice outputs
Individual voice CV inputs that respond to audio signals
2 modulation tracks, individually routable to voices
2 modulation CV inputs
Onboard step sequencer
Parameter locking per step
“Control all” mode (change parameters for several steps and tracks at once), great for interactive playing
Arbitrary step length per track (up to 64 steps)
Generative algorithm builds random variations on patterns (available while performing), or creates random patterns from scratch
Pattern chaining (up to 32 patterns)
Stores up to 128 patterns in 16 banks
Microtiming
CV slew limiter per track
Can sequence external gear
Sync output
Sync and reset inputs
MIDI input (TRS Type A)
Neutral Labs says that the Scrooge is available now, 42 HP Eurorack module priced at $569, and Standalone semi-modular desktop synth priced at $599. Find out more on Neutral Labs site.
Today, Make Noise introduces The ReSynthesizer, an all-in-one Eurorack system tailored to granular synthesis, resynthesis and subtractive synthesis.
The ReSynthesizer is centered around the Spectraphon and Morphagene, paired with the core Make Noise CV generation suite (René, TEMPI, Wogglebug, and two Maths) and stereo processing modules (X-PAN, QPAS, DXG and Mimeophon). The modules are all housed in a 4 Zone CV Bus Case.
Official video intro for The ReSynthesizer:
Features:
Voltage Controlled DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
Voltage Controlled Spectral Analysis/Resynthesis/Noise Generation: Spectraphon
Voltage Controlled Stereo Repeats and Halos: Mimeophon
Voltage Controlled Stereo Granularization: Morphagene
Complex Random Voltage Generator: Wogglebug
Dual Analog Control Voltage generator: MATHS (x2!)
Voltage Controlled Panning, Crossfading, and Mixing: X-PAN
Polyphonic Time Shifting: TEMPI
‘New School Sequencing’: René
Human Expression/Control: PrssPnt
Stereo Low Pass Gating and Mixing: DXG
Horizontal Control Signal Distribution and Indication, plus Final Outputs: CV Bus
Voltage Controlled Multi-Mode Multi-Peak Stereo Filtering: QPAS
4 Zone 7U CV Bus case w/ original power supply and AC Adapter, Ready to Play
Blanking panels as appropriate (selection may vary)
Ships with 30 high quality patch cables
Includes lid, and meets requirements for carry-on luggage
The Make Noise ReSynthesizer is available now to pre-order for $4,599, with shipping planned for early November 2025.
