soundswhereas
Soundswhereas is an online audio repository and collaborative platform that allows users to upload, tag, and share short sound clips for research, education, and creative projects. Established in 2019 by a consortium of university sound engineers and open‑source software developers, the project was created to fill a gap in freely available, high‑quality acoustic datasets. The name “soundswhereas” reflects the site’s emphasis on comparative audio analysis, encouraging users to juxtapose different recordings to identify subtle acoustic variations.
The platform is built on a modular architecture that supports various file formats including WAV, FLAC, and
A notable feature is the “Contrast” tool, which lets researchers layer two clips and view waveform overlays,
Because Soundswhereas operates under a Creative Commons Zero license, all uploaded content is freely reusable without