auparse_normalize_key - Linux

Overview

auparse_normalize_key is a command-line tool that normalizes audio parse keys for use in search and retrieval applications. It converts audio parse keys into a canonical format, removing any variations or inconsistencies that may arise due to different parsing techniques or toolkits. This ensures consistency and accuracy when comparing and searching for audio content.

Syntax

auparse_normalize_key [options] <audio_parse_key>

Required Arguments

• audio_parse_key: The audio parse key to be normalized.

Options

• -h, –help: Display help information and exit.
• -v, –version: Display version information and exit.
• -q, –quiet: Suppress non-error output.

Examples

Simple Usage:

auparse_normalize_key foo-bar-123

Output:

foo_bar_123

Normalization of Complex Key:

auparse_normalize_key foo-bar-123$%"/

Output:

foo_bar_123

Common Issues

• Incorrect Input Key: Ensure that the provided audio parse key is in a valid format.
• Version Mismatch: Use the –version option to check that you are running the most up-to-date version of the tool.

Integration

Using With Other Tools:

auparse_normalize_key can be integrated into audio retrieval and search applications to enhance the consistency and accuracy of results. For example, it can be used to:

• Normalize keys generated by different audio parsing tools.
• Search for audio content using normalized keys.
• Compare audio content using normalized keys.

Related Commands

• sndfile-normalize: Normalizes the loudness of an audio file.
• sox: A powerful audio editing and processing tool.
• ffmpeg: A framework for multimedia processing.