Overview
Praat AudioTools is a collection of more than 300+ scripts for audio processing, analysis, and synthesis in Praat.
The plugin adds a unified AudioTools menu to Praat, offering a wide range of effects, filters, transformations, and creative analysis-driven tools for sound design and experimental composition.
Developed for composers, sound designers, and researchers, the toolkit extends Praat's phonetic analysis environment into a complete offline sound laboratory — enabling processes such as granular synthesis, adaptive filtering, spectral manipulation, fractal reverbs, multichannel spatialisation, and machine learning-driven audio effects.
Installation
Get the complete Praat AudioTools plugin with 300+ audio processing scripts:
⬇️ Download the entire package
⬇️ Download Audio Figures
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📖 Detailed Script Overview
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Locate your Praat plugins folder:
- Windows: C:\Users\<YourName>\Praat\plugins\
- macOS: ~/Library/Preferences/Praat/plugins/
- Linux: ~/.praat-dir/plugins/
- Copy the folder
plugin_AudioToolsinto the plugins directory. - Restart Praat.
Key Features
Comprehensive Audio Toolkit
360 scripts across 12 categories—covering everything from spectral design to adaptive dynamics—transform Praat into a full-featured sound laboratory.
Machine Learning & Adaptive Control
neural-network and PCA-driven scripts enable intelligent modulation, sound classification, and adaptive effect behavior.
Spectral & Frequency-Domain Processing
Advanced FFT-based transformations for filtering, inversion, frequency-folding, and granular spectral manipulation.
Multi-Band Dynamics & Filtering
Detailed control over compression, expansion, and EQ with 23 dynamic and 34 filtering modules for precise audio shaping.
Spatialization & Reverb Design
Fractal and algorithmic reverbs with multichannel spatial control (up to 8 channels) using distance-based amplitude panning and motion effects.
Algorithmic & Generative Synthesis
synthesis tools featuring Markov chains, cellular automata, Poisson processes, and image-based sonification for creative sound generation.
Comprehensive Analysis Suite
analytical scripts for extracting MFCCs, formants, jitter, shimmer, and spectral descriptors—bridging research and sound design.
Time, Pitch & Modulation Control
Dynamic pitch modulation, delay effects, and tempo-linked transformations for expressive and rhythmic sound shaping.
AI & Adaptive 27
- Bayesian Drone Weaver
- Chaotic Neural Map Modulator
- Gesture-Based Hard Quantization
- Gestural Accumulator
- Genetic Recomposer
- Granular Attention Resynth
- Hidden Markov Model Timbre Sequencing
- LZ-Inspired Audio Variations
- Morphic Form
- MSE Feature Constrained Variation
- Neural Ambient Drone Designer
- Neural Audio Mosaic
- Neural Delay Control
- Neural Granular Texture Morpher
- Neural Markov Soundscape Weaver
- Neural Phonetic Harmonizer
- Neural Phonetic Speed Mapper
- Neural Adaptive Phonetic Vibrato
- NMF Spectral Resynthesizer
- OT corpus concatenator
- Parametric Autoencoder Resynthesis with Variations
- PCA Timbre Selector
- PCA Tone Shaper
- Perceptual Graph Explorer
- Perceptual Synchrony
- Self Attention Recomposer
- Timbral Similarity Browser
Analysis 33
- Acoustic Pedagogy
- Acoustic Features Batch Extraction
- Adaptive Transient Decomposition
- Auditory Scene Analysis Demonstrations
- Audio Classification (All Files)
- Audio Descriptions and Global Statistics
- Climax Profile Matcher
- Chord Detection
- Continuous Pitch over MIDI Grid Visualizer
- Correlation-Based Pitch Class Extraction
- DTW-Aligned Multi-Feature Audio Analysis (MFCC, Loudness, Pitch)
- Extract Segment
- Formant to MIDI Chord Converter
- Formant to MusicXML Chord Converter
- Kick Detector and Bass Adder
- Krumhansl-Schmuckler Key Profiler
- MFCC
- Melodic Contour-Parsons Code extraction
- Multi-Band Onset Detector
- Multi-Layer Audio Visualizer (EAnalysis Style)
- Musikalisches Würfelspiel Audio Game
- OT Grammar Learning from Audio
- Pitch Loop Finder
- Pitch and Loudness Comparison Two Sounds
- Recursive Wav Opener
- Self-Similarity Matrix Calculator
- Sonic Syntax CSP Solver
- Spatial Trajectory Tracker
- Spear-Par-Text-Frame-Format-Parser
- SpectraScore
- Speech to MusicXML Rhythm Converter
- Stereo Channel Similarity Meter
- Tempo Curve (IOI) Estimator
Distortion 15
- Adaptive Wave Shaper
- Asymmetric Soft Clipping
- Chaos Distortion
- Distortion & Bit-Crusher
- Dynamic Distortion
- Full-Wave Rectifier Abs
- Hard Clip
- Hysteresis Distortion
- Math Operations
- Multiband Distortion
- Sidechain Feedback VCA
- Tanh
- Virtual Subharmonic Generator
- Wave Shaper Distortion
- Wavefolder Distortion
Dynamics & Envelope 18
- Auto-Swell
- Compressor
- Concatenate with crossfade
- Envelope Application
- Fast Waveset Distortion
- Intensity Envelope Processor
- Kinematic Physics Envelope
- LUFS Tool
- Limiter
- Linear Fade-In
- Linear Fade-Out
- Multiband Compressor
- Noise Gate
- Polynomial Envelope Shaper
- Sample-and-Hold Processor
- Time-Domain RMS Envelope Follower
- Vintage Glue Compressor
- Waveset Distortion
Filter & Color 33
- Adaptive Spectral Resonance Suppressor
- A-E-I-O Filter
- Adaptive Filter
- Amplitude-Varying Ring Mod
- Autocorrelation-Based Self-Filtering
- Band-Based Concatenative Synthesis
- Bit Crusher (8-Bit Arcade)
- Classic IIR Filter Bank
- Classic FIR Filter Bank
- Creative Formant Manipulations
- Cross Synthesis
- Dynamic Formant Sweeper
- Dynamic Spectral Hole
- Entropy Smart De-Esser
- Filter Bank with Frequency & Phase Response
- Frequency Shifter (Pitch Warp)
- Golden Ratio Processor
- GRM-Style Resonator
- Harmonic Formant Locking
- Hilbert Transform (for Drums)
- Intelligent EQ Adaptive Bandpass
- Hum Removal Using Formant Filtering
- Jitter-Shimmer Formant Mapping
- MFCC TRANSFORMER
- Moog Ladder Filter
- Panning Filter
- Spectral Band EQ
- Resonant
- Spectral Filtering Effect
- Spectral Morph
- Voice Quality Sonification
- Wah-Wah Effect
- Whisper Morph
- Xmod
Generative & Synthesis 49
- Accelerating Polyrhythm
- Advanced Brownian Synthesis
- Advanced Chaotic Modulation
- Advanced Formula Synthesis
- Advanced Poisson Synthesis
- Algorithmic Metallic Synthesis
- AM Additive Synthesis Generator
- Analogique B-Stochastic Sound Mass Generator
- Cellular Automata Synthesis
- Chaotic Function Generator
- Chaotic Granular Synthesis
- Chirikov Standard Map Sonification
- Competing Modulators
- Convolution Synthesis
- Dynamic Stochastic Synthesis
- Dynamic Vowel Transitions
- Evolving Grain Mass
- FM Texture Generator
- Formant Grain Texture
- Formant Synthesis
- Formula Markov Synthesis
- GENDYN Synthesis
- Generative Sound System
- Grisey Spectral Becoming Engine
- Karplus-Strong Texture Generator
- Kotoński FSM Event Generator
- Layered Markov Texture
- Logistic Map Synthesis
- Lorenz Deep Analog
- Markov Rhythm Generator
- Organic No-Input Mixer
- Percussive Image Sonification
- Photo Brightness-Controlled Pitch Sonification
- Photo Sonification
- Poisson Point Process Synthesis
- Poisson Rhythm Synthesis
- Polyrhythms from Dots
- Random Walk Melody
- Random Walk Rhythm
- Rich Formant Grains
- Risset's Mutations
- Sonified Drawing
- Spectral Image Sonification
- Stockhausen Studie II Generator
- Subtractive Synthesis Generator
- Vector Synthesis
- Visual Game of Life Synthesis
- Wave Terrain Synthesis
- Waveguide & Modal Synthesis
Modulation 21
- Amplitude-Following Wah-Wah
- Barber-Pole Orbit
- Chaotic Prosody Manipulation
- Dual-Mode Tremolo Generator
- Fractal Convolution Swarm
- Golden Chaos Vibrato
- Hexaphonic Serial Audio Processor
- Karplus-Strong Modulator
- Metamodulator
- Phonetic Tremolo-Glitch Effect
- Rhythmic LFO Wah-Wah
- Stereo Rotary Speaker
- Stereo Flanger
- Stereo Phaser
- Stereo Swirl Vibrato
- Spectral Driven Intensity Modulation
- Spectral Driven Vibrato
- Stretch-Tremolo Ambience
- Time Varying Spectral Vibrato
- Unified Chorus Generator
- Unified Multi-Mode Vibrato
- XY shape LFO
Pitch 26
- Adaptive Pitch Shifter
- Auto-Harmonic Layering
- Breathing Pitch Waves
- Chord Generator from Audio
- Doppler Effect Simulator
- Exponential Glide Up
- Formula Audio Manipulation
- Fractal Pitch Terrain
- L-System Granular Pitch Effect
- Messagesquisse Opening
- Microtonal Harmonic Field Engine
- Pitch Change (Semitones)
- Pitch contour transfer
- Pitch Correction
- Pitch Morphing between Targets
- Pitch Processor
- Pitch Stylization and Shift
- Quantum Pitch Jumps
- Rhythmic Pitch Percussion
- Spectral Pitch Shifter
- Spiral Pitch Dance
- Spiral Segmentation
- Tempo-Pitch Curves (Accelerando & Ritardando)
- Undertone Field
- Voice Transformation
Reverb 29
- Artificial Room
- Cascading Echoes
- Chaotic Bloom
- Convolve Ping-Pong
- Convolve Stereo
- Crystalline Cascade
- Entropy-Modulated Dynamic Reverb
- Feedback-Aware Convolution
- Fractal Feedback
- Fractal Feedback Reverb
- Granular Displacement
- Gravitational Lens Reverb
- Harmonic Comb
- Harmonic Decay Reverb
- Ligeti Micropolyphonic Choir Machine
- Morphing Resonance
- Ping-Pong Field
- Quantum Uncertainty Reverb
- Ray Tracing Room Acoustics
- Ribbon Shimmer
- Smooth Cosmic Reverb
- Spectral Decay
- Spectral Drift
- Spectral Smearing Reverb
- Stereo Shimmer
- Temporal Erosion
- Temporal Warping
- The Lucier Machine
- Universal Convolution Generator
Spatial & Surround 34
- 3D Audio Room Simulator with Distance-Based Panning
- 4-Channel Canon
- 8–Odd Forward Even Reversed
- 8-Channel Canon
- 8-channel I Ching (Yin-Yang Spatializer)
- 8-Channel Delay
- 8-Channel Movements
- 8-Channel Spectral Shift
- 8-Channel Speed Deviations
- 8-Channels Time Polyphony
- Add Signals
- Advanced Stereo Panner
- Higher-Order Ambisonic (HOA) Decoder
- Higher-Order Ambisonic (HOA) Encoder
- BPM Panning
- BPM Surround Panning
- DBAP with Movement Control
- Distance-Based Amplitude Panning (DBAP)
- Distribute Sounds in Stereo Field
- Even-Odd Harmonic Separator
- Fast Spectral Swirl Multi-Channel
- Knight's Tour Sonification
- Microphone Simulation
- Mix Selected Multi-Channel Sound into Stereo
- MCMC Musical Variation
- Multitrack Router
- Multi-channel Random Slice Time-Stretcher
- Panning Variations
- Partial Panner
- Perceptual Fugue
- Physics-Based Stereo Dynamics
- Random Duration Tier Multichannel Generator
- Simple Rate Panning
- Spectral Panning Mapper
Spectral 25
- Spectral Mirroring
- Bell Curve Envelope
- Doppler Shift
- Dynamic Tremolo Effect
- Fast Chunked Spectral Blur
- Flip or Expand the F0 Contours
- Fractal Spectral Hologram
- Frequency-Dependent Phase Manipulation
- Harmonic Resonance Boost
- Hilbert Transform (Time-Reversed Envelope)
- LPC Voice Generator
- LPC Voice Morphing
- Non-Linear Frequency Folding
- Self-Similarity Spectral Resynthesis
- Partial Editing & Resynthesis
- Phase History Swap
- Phase Shaper
- Spectral Effects Suite
- Spectral Freeze Synthesis
- Spectral Painter
- Spectral Swirl Effect
- Stepped Notch Filter
- Subtle Random Texture
- Vocoding
- Wave Interference Pattern
Time & Granular 43
- Adaptive Grain Cloud Synthesis
- Additive Particle Field
- Beat Repeat
- Beat-Synced ZigZag
- Bigram Stutter Effect
- Brownian Motion Texture Generator
- Constraint-Based Duration Control
- Delay Array
- Dramaturgical Structure Composer
- Evolving Granular
- Fractal Convolution Matrix
- Granular Particle Field
- Harmonic Resonance
- Harmonic Tension Sorted Grains
- HFD-Driven Time Warping
- L-Logic Symbolic Granular Recomposition
- In-Place Paulstretch Slicer
- Magnetic Tape Degradation
- MDS Space Navigator
- Paulstretch
- Peephole montage
- Percussive Audio Groove Creator
- Phase Modulation Matrix
- Polyphonic Improviser
- Quantum State Superposition
- Reich Generator
- Rhythmic Fractal Granulator
- Segment Mixer
- Stereo Micro Macro Time Collapser
- Sorts Grains from Dark to Bright
- Sound to Grain
- Spectral Echo Cascade
- Spectral Freeze & Glitch
- Stereo Delay Splitter
- Stereo Mosaic
- Stochastic Time Folding
- Sound atom composer
- Temporal Turing Morph
- Time Manipulation
- Total Serialism Machine
- ZigZag Time Effect
Hybrid Systems 31
- AI Conductor Mix
- Dereverberation
- Envelope editor
- Formant Swarm Granulator
- Granular Navigation Engine
- Hierarchical Recomposition
- Identity separation
- Internal Polyphony
- Latent Barycentric
- Latent counterpoint
- Latent Diffusion
- latent folding
- Latent navigation
- Latent relocation
- Latent spat
- Latent stft decoder
- Play Multichannel
- Phase diffusion
- Phrase Rewriter
- Phase Space Composer
- Praat Pbind
- Recomposer
- Rhythmic voice flattener
- Self attention latent
- Self Reflective Feedback
- Spatial panner
- SSM composer
- sympathetic resonance
- Temporal Elasticity
- Thermodynamic transform
- VST Effect