Waves Audio has announced a V16 update to its AI-powered sample manager. The latest V16 update to COSMOS Sample Finder brings significant improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and DAW integration.
Musicians and producers know that a well-organized sample collection is key to creativity. Searching for misplaced or misnamed samples in cluttered folders can be frustrating and time-consuming. Waves’ COSMOS Sample Finder eliminates this issue by automatically consolidating all one-shots and loops into a single, easy-to-search location. Using AI-powered categorization and tagging, COSMOS ensures that the perfect sample is always within reach.
Changes in COSMOS Sample Finder
- DAW Plugin & Sync: COSMOS now functions as an insert plugin within DAWs (as well as a standalone app).
- Sample Auditioning: Preview samples in context, adjusted to session BPM and key.
- Smart Organization: Auto-grouping of sonically identical audio files for streamlined management.
- Optimized Scan Times: Cloud-based processing significantly reduces scanning duration.
- CPU Optimization: Adjustable performance settings tailored to user preferences.
- Refreshed User Interface: A sleek, updated design for an improved user experience.
The COSMOS Sample Finder offers AI-powered sample categorization, efficiently organizing collections by instrument, key, BPM and tags. It supports multiple formats, including WAV, AIF, OGG and FLAC files, ensuring compatibility with various sample types. Users can choose between using COSMOS as a standalone application or as a DAW-integrated plugin, adapting it to their preferred workflow. The tool also includes over 2,500 royalty-free samples, providing immediate creative inspiration.
Additionally, COSMOS offers both waveform and list views, allowing users to preview samples visually or access detailed descriptions. The unique COSMOS Cluster View presents related one-shots in intuitive clusters, making it easier to audition and select the right sounds. Multiple search options provide flexibility in finding samples by instrument, tags, key, BPM or specific search terms. Users can explore broad categories, refine their selections, and even let COSMOS group identical audio files to eliminate duplicates.
Furthermore, the DAW sync feature allows users to audition samples within their song, adjusting them to match the session’s BPM and key. Additionally, COSMOS integrates perfectly with Waves’ CR8 Creative Sampler, enabling effortless sample loading within Waves CR8 Creative Sampler for an optimized workflow.
With the updated version of the COSMOS Sample Finder, Waves Audio is revolutionizing sample organization, transforming sample management into an intuitive, frictionless experience, keeping creativity flowing without interruption. Whether used as a standalone application or integrated within a DAW, COSMOS V16 offers the smartest, fastest, and most efficient way to manage all your samples, eliminating the need to waste precious time searching through multiple disorganized folders.
COSMOS Sample Finder is currently on sale for $29.99 USD (regular $79 USD).
More information: Waves / COSMOS Sample Finder
