AFT SonicDeCloner *FREE* — The Ultimate Acoustic De-Duplication Solution

AFT SonicDeCloner is a dedicated freeware audio de-duplication tool that automatically detects acoustically similar audio files (duplicates or "clones") within a folder. Instead of comparing bits and bytes, the tool actually "listens" to the sound — just like a human ear would. It utilizes a sophisticated, proprietary, and patented acoustic fingerprinting algorithm, part of AFT (Audio Fingerprinting Tools) of www.AudioWatermarking.com and www.AudioTag.info, to match audio content by analyzing acoustic data, regardless of file format or compression. The AFT algorithm focuses on matching the acoustic data, not the melody, and only identifies clones when the audio recordings are from the same performance or original source.

The tool is completely stand-alone and works offline. It accepts a wide range of audio file formats with the following extensions: mpg, mp2, mpe, mpv, ogg, mp4, m4p, m4v, mp3, mpa, aac, oga, aif, iff, m4a, wav, wma, 3g2, 3gp, asf, avi, flv, mov, swf, vob, wmv, mpeg, opus, and webm.

AFT SonicDeCloner is proudly provided to you free of charge for personal, non-commercial use by AudioWatermarking.com — technology vendor and expert in acoustic fingerprinting and audio watermarking.

Who it is for

In an era where streaming music services dominate, there remains a dedicated community of passionate music collectors who cherish owning and curating their personal audio libraries. AFT SonicDeCloner is designed for audiophiles, DJs, music producers, sound engineers, and anyone who has amassed a substantial collection of audio files over the years. If you've ever struggled with organizing your music library, dealing with duplicate tracks from various sources, or managing files in different formats and qualities, this tool is for you.

Whether you're a professional working with large audio archives or a music enthusiast seeking to declutter your personal collection, AFT SonicDeCloner empowers you to:
- Maintain a Pristine Library: Eliminate acoustically similar files to keep only the best versions.
- Save Storage Space: Remove unnecessary duplicates taking up valuable disk space.
- Enhance Listening Experience: Streamline your library for easier navigation and enjoyment.
- Work Efficiently: Process large batches of files with a tool that's robust and easy to use.
If you value the quality and organization of your audio collection, AFT SonicDeCloner is the ultimate solution to help you achieve a clean, efficient, and enjoyable music library.

Download

Windows: click to download (.ZIP including signed Windows EXE)

Mac OS: available upon personal request for Intel and ARM silicone

Linux: available under commercial license

How to use

The program is a console application with a text-based user interface. It does not support mouse input; instead, you'll use your keyboard to navigate and interact with the program. First, you need to unzip the program package. Create a new folder for the program, for example, a folder named "SonicDeCloner" on your Desktop. Copy the ZIP file into this folder. Unzip the contents directly into the folder. After unzipping, the folder should contain the program executable (AFT_SonicDeCloner), several documentation files, cygwin1.dll (Windows only), and the FFmpeg executable (ffmpeg). Launch the program by running the executable (AFT_SonicDeCloner) without any parameters. Follow the on-screen instructions presented in the text interface. Use your keyboard to interact with the program. Use the arrow keys and Enter to navigate to the folder containing the audio files you wish to de-duplicate. Once you've selected the appropriate folder, press F8 to begin the acoustic analysis.

The acoustic analysis may take significant time. Upon completion, the program will display the results of the analysis and report any found duplicates on the screen. It will also store a copy of the results in a text file named “AFT_SonicDeCloner_result_timestamp.txt”.

Advanced users can access optional features and controls via the command line.

Processing may take a significant amount of time, depending on the number of files and available computer resources. To deduplicate much faster and avoid file conversion, use 8 kHz mono RIFF WAV PCM files (.wav).

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Limitations

This completely free tool can deduplicate up to 20,000 files in a single folder. Contact the AFT SonicDeCloner provider if you need an unlimited version.

Commercial version: available upon request.

Commercial inquiries

Get in touch: tools /at/ audiowatermarking.com