Powerful features for
serious producers
Everything you need to manage thousands of samples efficiently.
Intelligent Tagging
Custom-trained ML models analyze your audio files and automatically detect instrument type, genre, musical key, BPM, and more. No more manual tagging.
- Instrument detection (drums, synths, vocals, etc.)
- Genre classification
- Key and scale detection
- BPM analysis
- One-shot vs loop detection
- Manually edit any tag to your liking
Semantic Search
Describe what you're looking for in natural language. Curate finds samples that match your intent — not just your keywords.
- Natural language queries
- Search by mood and texture
- Similar sound suggestions
- Instant results across large libraries
Galaxy Visualization
Explore your library in an interactive visual map where similar sounds cluster together. Discover unexpected connections.
- Similar sounds grouped visually
- Color-coded by instrument type
- Click any sample to preview
Shortlist
Searching for the perfect sound? Stash candidates in your shortlist to compare and audition them side by side before making your pick.
- Quickly add samples while browsing
- Compare and audition side by side
- Preview without losing your place
- Keep your favorites, discard the rest
Any Source, One Library
No matter where your samples come from — Curate manages them all in one place. No copying, no reorganizing, no chaos.
- Splice, LANDR, Loopcloud, WAVS, and more
- Downloaded sample packs from anywhere
- Self-recorded and personal collections
- Any folder on your computer or external drive
Crates
Organize your samples into crates — your personal collections, curated exactly how you want them. Group and access your go-to sounds instantly.
- Create unlimited crates
- Organize by project, genre, or mood
- Search within crates
Find Duplicates
Curate detects duplicate samples across your entire library — even if they have different file names or live in different folders.
- Fast and accurate detection
- Works across different folders and drives
- Catches renamed duplicates
Sample Preview
Preview any sample before using it. Adjust pitch and tempo on the fly to hear how it fits your project.
- Instant playback from anywhere in the app
- Pitch shifting
- Tempo adjustment
Drag & Drop into Any DAW
Curate runs as a standalone app alongside your DAW. Found the right sample? Just drag it straight into your project — Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, and more.
- Native drag and drop
- Works alongside Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro
- Bitwig, Reaper, Pro Tools, and others
- Preview before dragging
Fast & Native
A native desktop app built for speed. Handle libraries with tens of thousands of samples without breaking a sweat.
- Instant search results
- Efficient file scanning
- Works offline — internet only needed for license activation