What is SoundCloud Notes?
SoundCloud Notes is your gateway to collaborative audio experiences. Inspired by SoundCloud's timestamped comments, this tool transforms personal or shared bookmarks into dynamic subtitle files (.srt) that overlay on videos or audio playback. Perfect for revisiting podcasts, lectures, or music with layered insights—solo or with friends.
Whether you're annotating a solo listening session or co-creating "double-entry" commentary with a buddy, SoundCloud Notes makes every timestamp a story, every note a dialogue.
Key Features
- Single-Source Bookmarks: Convert your timestamped notes from compatible players into .srt subtitles for seamless playback.
- Dual-Input Magic: Merge two sets of bookmarks (e.g., from you and a friend) into one .srt file—unleashing "double-entry" commentary where subtitles alternate like a real conversation.
- Player Compatibility: Works with any video/audio player that supports .srt files, like VLC, PotPlayer, or Elmedia.
- Simple Format: Input as easy "timestamp, comment" text files—no complex setup required.
How It Works
Getting started is as straightforward as sharing a playlist:
- Capture Bookmarks: Use a player like Elmedia or PotPlayer to add timestamped notes during playback. Export as .txt or .pbt files.
- Run the Converter: Use our Python
script to process single or dual inputs into an .srt file. Example for
dual:
python3 potplayer_pbt_dual_to_srt.py input1.pbt input2.pbt output.srt - Replay with Subtitles: Load your video/audio and the .srt file—watch comments unfold in real-time like subtitles in a film.
- Share & Iterate: Exchange files with friends for evolving, multi-layered discussions.
Pro tip: Ideal for book clubs, therapy sessions, or music reviews—turn passive listening into active exchange!
Ready to Dive In?
Download the open-source repo and start experimenting today. Contributions welcome—help us build the future of shared audio!
GitHub Repo Report IssuesComing Soon: SaaS Edition
Imagine uploading audio files, inviting collaborators for real-time timestamped notes, and exporting polished .srt conversations—with cloud sync and easy sharing. We're gearing up to launch as a full SaaS platform. Join our early access list or contribute code to shape it!
Contribute & Collaborate
SoundCloud Notes thrives on community input. Fork the repo, add features (like web-based converters or mobile support), or share your use cases. Let's make timestamped commentary the new standard for connected listening.
- Fork on GitHub and submit pull requests.
- Join discussions in issues.
- Spread the word—tag us in your shared subtitle stories!