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SoundQ Update: Easier Importing, UI Zoom, and License Visibility

Written by PSE | May 12, 2025 7:22:26 PM

New features improve file organization, accessibility, and licensing.

The latest SoundQ update is here, making it easier than ever to import large Collections, rescale the UI with key commands, and see license and purchase info for any sound at a glance. Download the latest version here and try it out for yourself!

SoundQ is our free desktop app that helps you find sounds faster, organize your local library for quick search, access the PSE library in the cloud, and drop sounds right onto the timeline in your editor of choice. We’re constantly improving SoundQ with your feedback, and every update brings new features to speed up your workflow and help you manage your sound effects library.

Watch the video above for a guided walkthrough from Nick Ainsworth, or read all about the new features below.

Import Collections with Existing Folder Structure

It’s now easier than ever to import large Collections while keeping your existing organizational structure intact. When you drag and drop a folder into SoundQ, you’ll now see an option labeled “Maintain Folder Structure.” Check this box, and SoundQ will automatically create matching sub-Collections from each subfolder (previously, all files would go into one master Collection).

Whether you’re a first-time SoundQ user importing your own personal sound effects library or a manager who needs to give your team access to your in-house libraries, this new feature will make it a snap.

Zoom In and Out With Keyboard Controls

The SoundQ app now supports Zoom In and Zoom Out using standard key commands (Cmd+/Cmd- on Mac or Ctrl+/Ctrl- on PC). Whether you need to rescale the UI for optimal visibility on a 4k display or make it more legible on a small laptop screen, you can now do it with universal key commands.

This important accessibility feature has been on our list for a while, and we’re excited to finally implement it seamlessly with SoundQ’s resizable windows. As Nick demonstrates in the video above, zooming in or out not only changes the size of text and icons, it also adjusts the size of the waveform view, Collections panel, and File Info panel.


Subscribe or Purchase Sounds With One Click

The File Info panel now displays purchase and subscription options for all PSE sound effects you don’t already have access to. Just below the library artwork, you’ll see options like “Buy Sound” or “Subscribe to CORE Complete,” depending on the sound effect. This makes it easier to see your options and purchase or subscribe to any sound instantly.

Here’s how:

  • Click on any sound effect to highlight it in the File Info panel.
  • If you don’t already have access, you’ll see a button labelled “Buy Sound” or “Subscribe to CORE Standard/Pro/Complete.”
  • To purchase a sound outright, click Buy Sound to instantly acquire a lifetime license.
  • To subscribe to a sound in one of our CORE bundles, click Subscribe to CORE and you’ll be taken to our website to compare bundles and complete your subscription.

View Access Level for All Licensed Sounds

The File Info panel also now displays license information for all PSE and CC0 sound effects. In the same place you’d see purchase options for unlicensed sounds, you’ll now see one of four access levels:

  • Subscribed: you have access to this sound via a PSE subscription.
  • Lifetime License: you have purchased this sound and own it permanently.
  • Team License: you have access to this sound via a PSE Team Plan.
  • CC0 License: this sound is free to use under the Creative Commons CC0 (Public Domain) license.

Clicking the dots to the right of your access level gives you more options. “Open in Website” takes you to a page where you can view the full details of your license. If you’re subscribed to a sound but don’t own it outright, you’ll see a “Buy Sound” option which will instantly purchase a lifetime license for that sound.

Try It Out!

Try out the latest version of SoundQ now by downloading our free app. If you’re already a SoundQ user, simply open the app and you’ll receive an automatic update prompt. 

Join the Conversation

We’d love to know what you think of these new features! Join the PSE Community on Slack and Discord to meet other SoundQ users, give feedback, and get access to beta features. You can also check out our feature roadmap and vote on the features you want to see next!