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Algorithmix Sound Laundry
Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany
What it is
Algorithmix Sound Laundry is a set of Windows software modules for cleaning and mastering noisy or scratchy recordings, including old records and cassettes. The classic suite contains DeScratcher, DeNoiser, Analyzer, High/LowCut Filter, DC-Removal, and SignalControl; the advanced suite adds PEQclassic, DeRumble, and AlgoSpec. Modules can be purchased separately, with the option to add plug-ins later. DeScratcher includes profiles for vinyl, shellac records, and digital clicks. DeNoiser can take a noise print from a marked AlgoPlayer block and display it graphically. AlgoPlayer supports waveform viewing, block processing, wave-file import and export, cutting, and splitting at the cursor. The PlugIn Station includes a recorder with timer and threshold settings, supports sampling frequencies up to 96 kHz, and offers output options including dither for CD format. The listed minimum requirements include a 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo sound card and 10 MB of disk space, as well as a Windows-compatible PC running Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, or NT 4.0. Algorithmix was founded in 1997 and is based in Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany.
For and against
For
- Classic and advanced suites offer different module sets
- Modules can be bought separately and added later
- DeScratcher includes vinyl, shellac, and digital-click profiles
- AlgoPlayer supports wave editing and file export
Against
- Listed systems are limited to older Windows versions
- Minimum requirements include a 16-bit stereo sound card
- No price is listed
The verdict
Sound Laundry covers several restoration tasks through separately selectable modules and two suite configurations. Its stated system requirements are for older Windows releases, so check those requirements against the intended computer.
Who it suits
Sound Laundry is aimed at Windows users cleaning damaged audio such as shellac records, cassette recordings, or video soundtracks. Its modular suites may suit people who want to select specific cleanup tools or add modules later.
On the record
- Advanced suite
- The advanced suite includes the classic plug-ins plus PEQclassic, DeRumble, and AlgoSpec.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Audio editing
- AlgoPlayer supports waveform display, block processing, importing and exporting wave files, cutting, and splitting files at the cursor.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Bundles
- Sound Laundry classic includes DeScratcher, DeNoiser, Analyzer, High/LowCut Filter, DC-Removal, and SignalControl; advanced adds PEQclassic, DeRumble, and AlgoSpec.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Classic suite
- The classic suite includes DeScratcher, DeNoiser, Analyzer, High/LowCut Filter, DC-Removal, and SignalControl.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- Algorithmix says it was founded in 1997 and lists its corporate headquarters in Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- DeNoiser
- DeNoiser can import a noise print from a marked AlgoPlayer block and displays the current noise print graphically.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Denoising
- DeNoiser can use a marked block from AlgoPlayer as a noise print and displays that print graphically.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- DeScratcher
- DeScratcher includes preprogrammed click profiles for vinyl, shellac (78 rpm), and digital material.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Distribution format
- The sales page says Sound Laundry will also be available on CD-ROM soon.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Filters
- The High/LowCut plug-in provides LowCut from 20 Hz to 600 Hz and HighCut from 700 Hz to 20 kHz, both with slopes up to 24 dB per octave.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Sound Laundry as an enhancement for audio CD recording software and says it can process damaged audio such as shellac records, cassette recordings, and video soundtracks.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Modular purchase
- The maker says each plug-in is available separately and users can add plug-ins later.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Noise removal
- DeScratcher provides preset profiles for vinyl, shellac records, and digital clicks.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Output options
- The PlugIn Station has extended input and output options, including dither for tailoring output to CD format.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform and requirements
- The listed requirements specify a Windows-compatible PC running Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, or NT 4.0.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Plug-in station
- The PlugIn Station has 10 slots, preset management, input and output meters, and an integrated wave recorder supporting sampling frequencies up to 96 kHz.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Sound Laundry is a set of audio modules for cleaning and mastering scratchy and noisy recordings, especially old records and cassettes.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Recording
- The PlugIn Station includes a wave recorder with timer and threshold settings, supporting sampling frequencies up to 96 kHz.algorithmix.com · read 8 Oct 2026
