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sox-expert

Convert and edit audio files with SoX workflows for format, effects, and diagnostics.

5|4|Updated Nov 9, 2025
Search Tags:#quality analysis#audio processing#sox#format conversion#spectrogram#noise reduction#batch workflow
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/takusaotome/claude-skills-library --skill sox-expert
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sox-expert
Source: https://github.com/takusaotome/claude-skills-library/tree/main/skills/sox-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/takusaotome/claude-skills-library --skill sox-expert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you avoid slow, error-prone audio processing by giving you practical SoX command workflows for converting formats, applying effects, cleaning audio, and generating analysis outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Format conversion across common codecs: Convert between WAV/MP3/FLAC/OGG/AIFF and adjust sample rate, bit depth, and channel layout.
  • Deterministic editing and mastering workflows: Trim, split, concatenate, add fades/padding, and normalize or adjust gain.
  • Audio cleanup and diagnostics: Reduce noise using a noise profile, and inspect audio quality using soxi/sox (stats/spectrogram).
  • When to use: Podcast/music cleanup, batch conversion for libraries, and producing spectrograms and quality reports for review.

Quick Start

Convert an input file to MP3 with noise reduction and safe loudness for podcast listening by telling the AI to: convert audio to mp3 for a podcast, apply noisered with a noise profile, add highpass 80, compand for dynamics, and finish with norm -3.

Frequently Asked Questions about sox-expert

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert audio files to MP3 while applying noise reduction for podcasts?▼

Convert audio to MP3 for podcasts by chaining SoX effects: apply noisered with a noise profile, add highpass 80, compand for dynamics, and finish with norm -3 to achieve safe loudness and clear playback.

Can I generate a spectrogram and quality stats to diagnose audio clarity issues?▼

Generate spectrograms and quality stats using the included soxi analyzer script. This diagnostic tool inspects audio quality, identifies processing issues, and produces reports with actionable recommendations for cleanup.

What's the best way to batch convert audio formats like WAV, FLAC, and OGG?▼

Batch convert audio libraries between WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG, and AIFF formats using deterministic SoX workflows. Adjust sample rate, bit depth, and channel layout while processing multiple files efficiently.

How do I apply EQ, compression, and reverb effect chains in sequence?▼

Chain audio effects like EQ, reverb, compression, pitch, and tempo adjustments in SoX using effect-ordered command construction with format-aware options to ensure deterministic editing and mastering workflows.

Does this audio processing workflow require installing SoX and soxi?▼

Yes, this workflow requires SoX and soxi availability. Effect-ordered command construction uses format-aware options, and the included soxi analyzer script optionally runs to detect quality issues and generate processing recommendations.

Why does my audio noise reduction produce artifacts when using a noise profile?▼

Noise reduction artifacts often occur when the noise profile is inaccurate or effect ordering is wrong. Construct SoX commands with correct effect sequencing and format-aware options to minimize artifacts during audio cleanup.

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