SonikStation adds Windows to SonikSearch for $89

Windows users finally got invited to the party, as SonikSearch v2.1 brings full support for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

What SonikSearch v2.1 adds

• Windows 10 and 11 support covers 64-bit Intel and ARM.
• Previously, the tool only ran on macOS Catalina and later.
• Plugin and standalone versions work across all major desktops.
• Ableton Link support is baked into the standalone app.

Core analysis under the hood

• Background scanning extracts BPM, key, and loop classification.
• Thirty-one subcategories across seven groups sort samples automatically.
• Audio traits like brightness, warmth, and attack get tagged.
• Duplicate detection uses an adjustable similarity threshold.

Search and playback features

• Stackable filters let users drill down with precision.
• Find Similar Sounds offers per-parameter weighting adjustments.
• Real-time timestretching and key transposition work during playback.
• Bulk metadata editing handles entire folders at once.

Pricing and format details

• SonikSearch costs $89 with a 14-day refund window.
• VST3 and Audio Unit plugin versions are both available.
• DAW plugins auto-sync transport and tempo with the host.