AAF files, or Advanced Authoring Format, are a type of audio file which allow data to be easily transferred from one program to another.
In plain English, AAFs are a file format (.aaf) that let Audio Engineers and creators take edited audio from Resound and seamlessly keep editing it in Pro Tools or Logic.
How to export an AAF from Resound
Log into Resound at app.resound.fm
Upload and process a new episode, or re-open an existing episode
Review edits
Click “Export” > select AAF
How to Import an AAF into Pro Tools
Option 1:
Find the AAF folder in Downloads folder
Right-click on the AAF > "Open With" > "Pro Tools"
Review AAF import settings (make sure Audio Media Settings are set to "copy from source media")
Click "Import"
Option 2:
Create a New Session in Pro Tools or open existing session
Find the AAF folder in Downloads folder
Drag and drop the AAF file into Pro Tools
Review AAF import settings (make sure Audio Media Settings are set to "copy from source media")
Click "Import"
Note: This video contains outdated UI. We will update the video soon.
How to Import an AAF into Logic Pro
Open Logic
Click File > Import > AAF
Select your AAF File
If necessary, select the WAV file to sync up track
Review your edits from Resound in Logic
Note: This video contains outdated UI. We will update the video soon.
Which DAWs Allow You To Import AAF Files from Resound?
Unfortunately, not every DAW works with AAFs. Some tools can export AAFs but not import them. See the chart below to learn more.
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) | Import AAFs from Resound | Export AAFs from DAW |
Pro Tools | ✅ | ✅ |
Logic Pro X | ✅ | ✅ |
Descript | ❌ | ✅ |
Adobe Audition | ❌ | ✅ |
Hindenburg | ❌ | ✅ |
Garageband | ❌ | ❌ |
Audacity | ❌ | ❌ |
Reaper | ❌ | ❌ |
Ableton | ❌ | ❌ |
🔴 Pro Tools AAF Import Bug: As of October 2022 there is a known bug that is causing AAF files in Pro Tools to unlink. We are working to fix this asap. In the meantime, please follow the instructions in the video below to manually relink your AAF file to continue using this feature. Thanks!
How to relink an AAF file in Pro Tools (see video above)
When prompted, select "Manually Find & Relink" files
Rename the wav file within the AAF folder you downloaded to Resound to match the AAF file name (it will look something like "tmpoxp24f_a")
Within the Find & Relink tool, search for your downloads folder and select it
Click "Find All Candidates"
Once your wav file has been found, select the file and click "Commit Links"
Success! Your AAF file is relinked and ready to use
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