Audio Asset Manager Powered by On-Device AI

Search Your Sound Library with Local AI.

Find sound effects, samples, and music with natural language — no need to remember filenames or tags. Curlo runs entirely on your Mac, so your audio files and search queries are never uploaded.

If macOS says "Curlo Not Opened", see the install guide.
v1.3.1 Build 21 (2026-07-02) | Apple Silicon Mac, macOS 14.6+

See Curlo in Action

Watch how Curlo helps you find and organize audio assets with local AI search.

Powerful Features

Everything you need to search, organize, and manage your audio library — all running locally on your Mac.

Semantic Search

Search your audio files by describing what you want in natural language. No need to remember exact filenames or tags.

Metadata Search

Search through audio file metadata including filename, description, category, and other embedded information.

Metadata Writing

Edit and write back metadata directly to your audio files. Keep your library organized with rich, searchable information.

Similar Audio Search

Find audio files that sound similar to a reference file. Free includes whole-file similarity search; Pro adds similarity search from a selected audio slice.

Integrate with DAWs & Editors

Drag audio files or selected clips into DAWs and video editors, or open audio files directly in your editing app.

Tags

Create custom tags and organize your audio assets with a flexible tagging system for quick filtering.

UCS Classification

Organize sound effects using the Universal Category System — the industry standard for sound libraries.

Local API

Integrate Curlo with your existing workflow through a local API. Build custom tools and automate your pipeline.

Privacy First

Your audio files, metadata, indexes, and search queries stay on your Mac. Curlo uses fully local AI models, with no network required for indexing or search.

Simple Pricing

Start free, upgrade when you need more power.

Launch offer: use code CURLOLAUNCH for 25% off yearly and lifetime plans. Valid until July 19.

Free

Perfect for getting started

Free
  • Semantic Search
  • Metadata Search
  • Whole-file Similar Audio Search
  • Tags & UCS Classification
  • Up to 5,000 indexed files
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Pro

Unlock the full power

$39 /year Save 46%
  • Everything in Free
  • Metadata Writing
  • Local API
  • Similar Audio Search from selected slices
  • AI batch tag and UCS inference
  • Unlimited indexed files
  • Priority support

Lifetime

Pay once, use forever

$99 one-time
  • Everything in Pro
  • All future updates
  • No recurring payments

FAQs

The practical details behind Curlo's local AI search, privacy model, and sound library workflow.

Which languages can I use for AI search?

Curlo supports almost all major languages for semantic search. Search quality may vary by language and query, and semantic search is free to use, so you can download Curlo and try it with your own language and library.

Does Curlo upload my audio files or require the internet?

No. Curlo indexes your library and runs AI search locally on your Mac. Your audio files, metadata, indexes, and search queries stay on your device, and no network connection is required for indexing or search.

Is Curlo safe?

Yes. Curlo only needs network access to check subscriptions and updates. Everything else can run without a network connection, and all other content is processed locally on your Mac.

How do I manage or cancel my subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription in Curlo under Settings > Pro. You can also visit the Creem Customer Portal, or contact [email protected] for help.

I already subscribed to or purchased Curlo in the Mac App Store. Do I need to buy it again?

If your Mac App Store subscription or purchase has not ended, please contact us at [email protected] with your purchase record or invoice, and we will help migrate your Pro subscription.

What is semantic search?

Semantic search lets you describe the sound you want in natural language, such as heavy rain, sci-fi laser, or gentle piano. Curlo searches by meaning instead of relying only on exact filenames or tags.

How large of a sound library can Curlo handle?

Curlo is designed for large local libraries and can still run smoothly with a library of 100,000 audio files.

What kind of sound libraries is Curlo for?

Curlo is built for local sound effects, samples, music cues, and mixed audio libraries used by sound designers, editors, musicians, and creators on Mac.

How is Curlo different from cloud sound libraries?

Cloud libraries help you discover or download sounds online. Curlo focuses on the audio files you already have on your Mac, with private local AI search, metadata, tags, UCS classification, and DAW handoff.