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Spectro vs SoniqTools

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Spectro compared with SoniqTools
DetailSpectro logo SpectroSoniqTools logo SoniqTools
What it doesDetects fake lossless audio files on Mac by analyzing spectral content Free browser-based audio tools that run entirely in your browser
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Pricing modelPaid Free
PricingPersonal: $24.99 USD (one-time, 1 Mac). Duo: $39 USD (one-time, 2 Macs). Both plans include unlimited file scans, offline and private analysis, free updates, and 30-day money-back guarantee. Free trial: 100 tracks with no time limit and no account required. Not given
Key features
  • Full FFT spectral analysis with automatic LOSSLESS, MEDIUM, or FAKE verdict per track
  • Batch scanning and CSV export of results with verdict, format, bitrate, cutoff frequency and confidence score
  • Automatic macOS Finder color tags applied directly to files
  • Rekordbox XML import without drag and drop required
  • Support for WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis and Opus formats
  • Folder watch mode with automatic analysis of new tracks
  • M3U and M3U8 playlist import for Traktor, VirtualDJ and other software
  • Bulk spectrogram PNG export for analyzed tracks
  • Completely offline operation with no internet or account required
  • 99% accuracy on transcoding detection based on peer-reviewed research across 2,512 songs
  • Quality Analyzer - detect upsampling, check spectrum, dynamic range, and clipping
  • Spectrogram Viewer - visualize frequency content over time with adjustable FFT and color palettes
  • Audio Converter - convert between WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, and AAC
  • Video to Audio - extract audio track from video files
  • Audio Trimmer - cut and trim audio with precision using waveform display
  • Audio Merger - combine multiple audio files with smooth crossfade or fade transitions
  • Speed & Pitch Changer - speed up, slow down, and shift key or BPM
  • Audio Compressor - reduce file size by re-encoding with optimized bitrate
  • Tone Generator - generate sine, square, sawtooth, triangle, noise at any frequency
  • Metadata Editor - view, edit or remove ID3 tags and cover art
What makes it different
  • Native macOS application optimized for Apple Silicon and Intel with full sandboxing and notarization
  • One-time purchase with free updates, never a subscription or per-track fee
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on all purchases
  • Based on peer-reviewed research from 2009 ACM Multimedia & Security Workshop
  • Works with existing DJ workflows including Rekordbox, Traktor and VirtualDJ
  • 24 comprehensive audio tools in one free platform
  • Built by an audiophile developer for the music community
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last check16 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)76
Citation Flow (Majestic)2225
Referring domains (Majestic)2755

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