Introducing SoundQ: Sound Library Software from Pro Sound Effects

Organize your sounds. Access your PSE libraries. Send directly to your timeline.

SoundQ is our free desktop app that helps you stay creative and deliver better sound on every project – faster.

Built by Pro Sound Effects, it gives you one central hub for organizing your local sound library and accessing your PSE purchases in the cloud – with powerful tools to speed up your workflow.

Here’s what you can do with SoundQ

Organize your local library for fast, smart search
Say goodbye to filename searches in Finder or Explorer. SoundQ helps you index, browse, and customize your sound effects library with editable metadata and flexible collections.

Send sounds directly to your editor
Skip the drag-and-drop shuffle. SoundQ integrates seamlessly with your DAW or NLE – including Spot to Timeline support for Pro Tools, Reaper, and Premiere Pro.

Access your purchased Pro Sound Effects libraries in the cloud
Your licensed sounds go with you – wherever you create. SoundQ gives you unlimited in-app access to any PSE library or sound you’ve purchased, even on the Free tier.

Start with a Free Library of curated sounds
Instantly access 2,000+ royalty-free sound effects curated from the PSE Library – plus unlimited in-app access to Freesound.org’s CC0 content.

Purchase and preview sounds from the entire PSE catalog
Need something specific? SoundQ connects you to over 1 million high-quality sounds from the full PSE Library. Buy credits to download what you need, or purchase libraries and bundles to own your tools outright.

All the Sounds You Need, Organized Your Way

Sound is half the experience. Don’t let disorganized folders or limited access slow you down. SoundQ makes your entire sonic toolkit searchable, usable, and connected.

• Unlimited local file support – Import, organize, and tag your own sounds
• Metadata editing – Customize fields using open iXML format
• Boolean + keyword search – Smart filtering across local and cloud sources
• Multi-channel support – Audition and export only the channels you need
• Varispeed + reverse effects – Preview and tweak instantly
• Universal Category System – UCS-optimized for consistent results
  
  

Use What You Own, or Expand Your Toolkit

If you’ve purchased a library from Pro Sound Effects, you already have full access to it in SoundQ. Want to add more? Choose from multiple options:

• Buy credits – Download individual sounds starting at $5 per file
• Subscribe to a PSE Plan – Get ongoing cloud access to curated libraries
• Own your tools – Buy libraries or bundles for lifetime use

All sounds come with a 1-user, royalty-free, perpetual license for commercial use across all media, worldwide.

SoundQ Is Built for Creators

Whether you work in film, games, broadcast, or content creation, SoundQ keeps your workflow moving.

“A quick search and send directly to Premiere Pro is something I’ve been looking for forever. SoundQ is the missing link!” – Kelsey Brannan, Premiere Gal

Ready to level up your workflow?

Download SoundQ for free and explore what’s possible.

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