Sony AI and Audiokinetic Team Up for Revolutionary AI Sound Effect Search Tool
Sony AI and Audiokinetic Join Forces
In a groundbreaking development for sound designers, Sony AI and Audiokinetic Inc. have announced a collaboration aimed at transforming how audio professionals search for sound effects. This partnership has given birth to Similar Sound Search, a pioneering AI-powered audio tool that allows users to find sounds based on their sonic characteristics rather than through traditional keyword searches.
What is Similar Sound Search?
Scheduled for an upcoming beta release in Audiokinetic’s flagship audio middleware, Wwise, Similar Sound Search leverages advanced AI algorithms to enable audio professionals to search using either a text description or a reference audio clip. This innovative feature eliminates the need for time-consuming manual navigation through extensive sound libraries.
The Problem with Traditional Searches
In the past, sound designers have primarily relied on keywords or metadata to find specific sounds. This method can be cumbersome and inefficient, as a sound labeled