SoundXtract is a free After Effects and Premiere Pro plugin that analyses audio to generate beat markers, aligns video clips to those cues, and drives music‑reactive effects through keyframes, supporting multicam cut and solo handling.
Developed by Jonathan.
About SoundXtract
SoundXtract operates inside After Effects (version 17.0 and later) and Premiere Pro (version 14.0 and later) to analyse musical elements such as beats, drums and instrumentals. It creates beat markers on video clips and sequences, allowing editors to place or align footage to precise audio cues. The plugin also enables the association of video effects and keyframes with specific sounds, facilitating custom music‑reactive visuals. Version 1.3.24 adds automatic cut and solo handling for multicam footage and includes bug fixes. SoundXtract is listed as free in this catalog, and the developer provides a community link for support and updates.
Features
- Generates beat markers from musical elements like beats, drums, and instrumentals
- Places and aligns video clips against musical cues
- Associates video effects and keyframes to sounds for music-reactive visuals
- Supports markers on both video clips and the sequence
- Automatic cut and solo handling for multicam footage
Best for
Editors and motion designers who need to synchronize video clips, effects and keyframes with musical beats, drums and instrumentals in After Effects or Premiere Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects and Premiere Pro versions does SoundXtract support?
SoundXtract supports After Effects version 17.0 and newer, and Premiere Pro version 14.0 and newer.
Is SoundXtract free to use?
The catalog lists SoundXtract as free; there is no price shown here, but users should verify the current licensing terms on the developer’s page.
What’s new in SoundXtract version 1.3.24?
Version 1.3.24 (released 2026‑05‑12) adds markers on video clips and sequences, introduces automatic cut and solo handling for multicam footage, and includes bug fixes.
How does SoundXtract sync music to video?
The plugin generates beat markers from the audio, aligns video clips to those markers, and lets users link video effects and keyframes to specific sounds, creating music‑reactive visuals.
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