Sound Grinder 3.3.8

Sound Grinder 3.3.8 brings users a powerful audio conversion utility to process files in a fast, efficient and rock solid manner. In addition to Universal Binary support, running 100% native on both PPC and Intel microprocessors, version 3.0 includes several new features including: "Droplets" for simple drag and drop conversion, support for Quicktime Components such as Flip4Mac Windows Media component, enhanced metadata editing, and more.

Sound Grinder now includes a new workflow option called Droplets, which provides a simpler way of converting audio files. Choose your conversion settings, and save the Droplet to any location. When you drag any file(s)/folder(s) to the saved Droplet icon, Sound Grinder will process those files instantly using your specified settings. This provides users an effective way to create valuable workflows for current projects, or recall settings from past projects.

Sound Grinder 3.2 also provides support for additional types of metadata for additional types of files, including reading and writing the full suite of ID3 tags in AIFF, WAVE and MP3 files. Sound Grinder features conversion support for the most popular audio formats including: Sound Designer 2, WAV/BWAV, AU, AIFF, OGG/Vorbis, MP3 (LAME codec), Quicktime and others. Users can convert files right within the OS X Finder by using Rapid Convert, contextual menu and OS X Dock conversion tool. Other features include support for pull-up/pull-down sample rates, folder hierarchy recreation, and 31 character naming compatibility.

Major Features:

1. Advanced Conversion Options: Sound Grinder was built to become the best audio convertor for those jobs that steal the most time from the creative process. To accomplish this, have incorporated many features including, folder retention, special naming options, Pull Up/Down sample rates, peak and RMS normalizations, and an intuitive user interface built around a one-window design.
2. Instant Conversion with Droplets and Rapid Convert: Sound Grinder includes two popular options providing instant conversion within the OS X Finder. The first option is Droplets. Set up your conversion settings, choose "Create Droplet..." from the Preset Action menu and save the Droplet to any location. Now when you drag any file(s)/folder(s) to the saved droplet icon, Sound Grinder will process those files instantly using your specified settings. The Second option is Rapid Convert. Rapid Convert is accessed through the Finders Contextual menu items and provides the ability to import assets into a session, or convert using the preset Rapid Convert settings. Regardless of the option you choose, the process is simple and the result is fast.
3. Enhanced Metadata Handling: Sound Grinder provides support for several types of metadata for more types of files, including reading and writing the full suite of ID3 tags in AIFF, WAVE and MP3 files. Metadata can now be displayed not only in the "Asset Info" pane, but also in the main "Asset List". Every metadata item can be edited for single or multiple assets by simply OPTION+clicking the edit field. Specific metadata items can be pre-filled for export in the new Metadata Tab in the conversion settings.
4. Enhanced Quicktime Format Support: Sound Grinder has been updated to take full advantage of all audio formats supported by the Apple® Quicktime™ architecture. This includes the ability to read files through Quicktime components such as the Flip4Mac® Windows Media® component, and others.
5. Universal Binary Support: Sound Grinder is a Universal Binary running 100% native on both Intel and PowerPC microprocessors.
6. Universal Binary for 100% native Intel and PowerPC support.
7. Sophisticated processing engine for speed and stability.
8. Droplets, providing quick drag-n-drop access to file conversion.
9. Customizable list view.
10. Multiple error logging levels.
11. Comprehensive conversion engine.
12. Metadata batch-processing.
13. Full interleaved/split-stereo handling.
14. "Retain Folder Structure" option.
15. Naming options for Pro Tools compatibility with split audio files.
16. Support for Pro Tools file comments and timecode stamps.
17. Support for Finder/Spotlight comments.
18. Support for reading assets supported by Quicktime.
19. Support for ID3 tags, Vorbis Comments, FLAC Comments, and Quicktime User Data.
20. All metadata viewable in the List view.
21. Comprehensive metadata editing for export.

• OS X 10.3 or greater
• OS X 10.3.8 or greater required for Apple Lossless
• OS X 10.5 or greater required for AAC Low Delay
• 800 x 600 screen resolution