Ableton is the company that makes Live – the only DAW in the world that allows you to produce & perform your music in the same software. They also make Push, an instrument that puts the fundamental elements of music-making at your fingertips. Lastly – they make Link, a technology that keeps devices in time over a wireless network.
As a Ableton Certified Training Center, this is our DAW of choice here at Beat Lab Academy.
Accusonus builds human-friendly audio software and its mission is to democratize content creation.
They are one of the first companies that ever released commercial Machine Learning audio processing products. Their technology is licensed to some of the world’s biggest consumer media companies and they support the creation of literally millions of content creators every day.
Acon Digital is a Norwegian company that develops cutting-edge audio editing software and processing tools. The wide range of products covers audio editing, restoration, mastering, and effects processing — all conceived with ultimate audio quality and usability in mind.
Traditionally, mixing and mastering are typically done using analog gear such as studio mixing desks, and racks of compressors, limiters, and EQ’s. These devices add an element of ‘warmth’ to the track that software can typically struggle to match. However, Italian-based company Acustica Audio has made it their mission to emulate that analog flavor and the seasoned ears here at Beat Lab think they’ve come pretty close!
Considered by many to be the best autotune and pitch correction software, Antares has been at the top of the game for decades. Their software is used as the standard when it comes to the big leagues in many of the top recording studios worldwide. This is due to its ease of use and trusted reputation.
Applied Acoustics Systems is the world leader in physical modeling software instrument plug-ins in VST, Audio Units (AU), RTAS, and AAX formats for Mac & PC. Ableton users might recognize them as the creator of Ableton Packs, bundles, and stock effects such as Corpus.
As one of the oldest audio companies still in business, you can bet Beyerdynamic knows a thing or two about sound. They are the creators of the legendary DT770, 990, and 1770 headphones.
Founded in 2007, Cableguys create uniquely inspirational, deeply flexible audio plugins including ShaperBox, HalfTime, VolumeShaper, Curve, and Nicky Romero Kickstart.
A fixture in the plugin folders of chart-breakers such as David Guetta, 808 Mafia, and Armin van Buuren, Cableguys’ creative tools are also the secret sauce of “producer’s producers” including Mick Schultz (Rihanna, Jeremih), Nard & B (Migos, Future) and Khaliq Glover (Prince, Justin Timberlake).
D16 Group Audio Software officially launched in 2006 with the aim of producing top-quality virtual instruments and effects to inspire musicians and producers. Today, D16 Group Audio Software is known for creating premium audio plug-ins.
EarMaster ApS is a Danish Ear Training & Sight-Singing App founded in 1994. Being musicians ourselves, our mission is to develop the best music learning software possible for the benefit of musicians of all horizons.
At FabFilter, they make the best possible tools for music production and audio processing. To achieve this, they continually rethink and challenge industry standards: they have never been afraid of reinventing the wheel. Considering every little detail, they tune our algorithms and interfaces until they sound perfect, look amazing, and feel great to work with.
Since the 1990s, FLUX:: SE has been focused on creating intuitive and technically innovative audio software tools, used by sound engineers and producers in the professional audio, broadcast, post-production, and mastering industry all over the world.
In 2004, Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited acquired the Novation Electronic Music Systems Limited business, a market-leading British producer of keyboards, synthesizers, and controllers with products used by musicians globally (famous for the Novation Launchpad Pro).
Western Digital offers an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices, systems, and solutions for businesses and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands.
Every Kush processor – both analog and digital – is obsessively designed to open up new sonic possibilities for your art while keeping you firmly in the ‘right brain’ creative mode. Every control can push your sound into unexpectedly cool territories. Every eq filter and compression curve, every distortion fingerprint… all of it was carefully crafted by a master of sound, leaving you free to ignore the numbers and focus on your music.
Innovative music-making software for desktop and mobile. Creators of FRMS – Granular Synthesizer, DRC – Polyphonic Synthesizer, K7D – Tape Delay, DLYM – Delay Modulator, LK – Ableton Live & Midi Controller and TKFX – Traktor Controller, plus creative projects like Harpa Laser and Digital Music Box.
At iZotope, they are obsessed with great sound. Our intelligent audio technology helps musicians, music producers, and audio post engineers focus on their craft rather than the tech behind it. They design award-winning software, plug-ins, hardware, and mobile apps powered by the highest quality audio processing, machine learning, and strikingly intuitive interfaces. iZotope: the shortest path from sound to emotion.
Kilohearts are creating a new generation of audio plugins that focus on workflow. They believe modern music making requires modern tools that are not constrained to replicating hardware.
Krotos plugins and libraries offer users powerful and efficient creation of sound design for post-production, game audio, and music. Create monsters, creatures, animals, robots, weapons, vehicles, footsteps, and Foley plus many other unique sound effects – advancing creativity and shortening the critical path from your imagination to the final mix.
LANDR is the creative platform for musicians: AI-powered music mastering, distribution, plugins, collaboration, promotion, and sample packs. Since launching in 2014 we’ve helped millions of musicians all around the world.
Sylenth1 is a virtual analog VSTi synthesizer that takes the definitions of quality and performance to a higher level. Until now only very few software synthesizers have been able to stand up to the sound quality standards of hardware synths. Sylenth1 is one that does.
Lethal is an incredibly powerful software synthesizer plug-in with a simple, yet comprehensive interface to suit every type of producer and genre. Easy to use, dynamic interface with impressive features and functionality. Find the sounds you want quickly and get back to doing what matters most, creating music.
Loopmasters officially launched early in 2003 with the aim of producing flexible sample libraries for producers and musicians who required top-quality playing from seasoned professionals to integrate into and inspire their music. Our challenge is to provide you with the best samples and music software that money can buy, so far so good!
MeldaProduction makes the most advanced tools for music production and audio processing. They are inspired by the whole range of tools from ancient analogue gear to the newest digital creations, but they always push forward.
Melodics is the best way to build your skills & confidence on your MIDI keyboard, pad controller, or electronic drum kit. They make practice fun, relevant & effective, with huge lesson variety and a learning structure that puts you in charge.
MeterPlugs are the creators of the popular K-Meter and LCAST loudness meters. No hardware, no effects, only meters.
Mixed In Key gives you unique and exclusive tools to give you the pro-sound of your favorite DJs and producers. Make perfect DJ sets, mashups, remixes, and music productions in the right key.
Discover ModeAudio’s epic collection of blistering quality, royalty-free sample packs, drum samples, synth presets, sampler patches & MIDI files!
Ohm Force is an audio software company based in Paris (France). Since 2001 they’ve been delivering cutting edge audio tools (plug-ins) for talented musicians/producers around the world, each plug-in having been acclaimed by the music production scene and awarded by the specialized press.
OSC/Pilot is a bi-directional control surface application originally built as a performance tool for digital artists and musicians. It’s been used for years by deadmau5 on tour as his control surface for shows.
Samplesound is a London based Record Label producing top quality sample packs for all #UNDERGROUND DJs and Producers.
Rogue Amoeba (creator of Loopback) is home to fantastic MacOS audio products for consumers and professionals alike, specialising in tools that help you record or route audio.
Rob Papen Virtual Synthesizers and FX plugins are at the cutting edge of contemporary music production. Powerful instruments and FX that bring together innovative design, high-end sound quality, and musical production-grade presets to help make your tracks shine.
RME Audio Professional Live, Studio, Recording and Broadcast Solutions. Unrivaled Quality, Performance & Stability MADI Interfaces, Converters & Preamps.
Looking for incredible drum kits? Real Drum Samples has a free, famous sample pack as well as several other paid packs created by Jay Fisher. Recommended by 27 Grammy award-winning Hip Hop and Trap producers.
Pianoteq is a software synthesizer that features real-time MIDI-control of digital physically modeled pianos and related instruments, including electric piano, harp, harpsichord, fortepiano, and various metallophones.
Perfect Circuit is an independent music shop fascinated with all things in the world of electronic music. With a diverse range of musicians at our helm, they are every bit as excited about Aphex Twin as they are about Morton Subotnick, every bit as stoked about the newest Eurorack module as they are about the newest Moog Synthesizer.
Xfer Records makes LFO Tool, Cthulhu, Nerve and most notably Serum.
The dream synthesizer did not seem to exist: a wavetable synthesizer with a truly high-quality sound, visual and creative workflow-oriented interface to make creating and altering sounds fun instead of tedious, and the ability to “go deep” when desired – to create / import / edit / morph wavetables, and manipulate these on playback in real-time.
With the latest Serum update you can import your own PNG files to convert to wavetables. Your imagination is the limit with Xfer Serum.
Soniccouture was formed in 2005, driven by a desire to change the way sampled instruments were regarded by musicians. Combining unprecedented levels of detail with organic performance programming, ground-breaking instruments like Hang Drum and Balinese Gamelan quickly established Soniccouture as one of the most original and innovative instrument developers.
Today, with a wide catalogue of instruments already available, they continue to explore the limits of what is possible with sampling.
Sonnox is the leading designer of innovative, high quality, award-winning audio processing plug-ins for professional audio engineers. Oxford Plug-Ins are used in an extraordinary range of audio applications including mixing for music production, live sound, broadcast, TV & Film, and even scientific and forensics projects.
Soundtoys audio effects bring color, character, and creativity to your digital music studio with plug-ins that merge the sound and vibe of classic analog gear with modern and musical twists.
Soundtoys 5 native effects plug-ins give you a unique vibe that’s inspired by Soundtoys’ extensive collection of classic studio gear. Soundtoys effects let you do everything from adding subtle sonic enhancements to generating wild modulations. Perfect for sound design and electronic music.
Spire is the first software synthesizer developed by Reveal Sound. The synthesizer utilizes multipurpose oscillators, filters, and effects units within a digital graphic interface. Spire combines elements from both Analog and software synthesizers. The synthesizer utilizes wavetable synthesis.
We founded Sugar Bytes to produce and provide better tools for all our friends in music. Better sounding, better looking audio software that’s easier to use and cheaper to get than everything that’s out there. Just great products that can do more stuff with less buttons, that have more features with less instructions, that are simply more fun and less expensive. Sugar Bytes Tools should save you time and money while providing more creative freedom and inspiring everybody to make more music. Because music is the sugar in the coffee of life!
Syntorial is video game-like training software, that will teach you how to program synth patches by ear.
With almost 200 lessons, combining video demonstrations with interactive challenges, you’ll get hands on experience programming patches on a built-in soft synth, and learn everything you need to know to start making your own sounds with ease.
This isn’t your ordinary synth tutorial. This is Syntorial.
We are a federation of small independent developing teams that all consist of people previously involved in the Music Industry business. The founding triad is JMG Sound, FireSonic and SounDevice Digital. Our teams include artists, producers and engineers. We all sought the freedom to create the tools we would like to use in our studios in our projects. And we found it in creation. Our plugins may not be for masses though, but probably we create tools for someone like you.
UVI is a developer of software instruments, effects and soundware. We leverage leading-edge synthesis, DSP research and design to provide unique and expressive tools for musicians and audio professionals. Our goal is to help you achieve the highest-quality sound possible with innovative and reliable solutions. You can hear our work around the world at live shows, on hit-records, in blockbuster films and AAA games.
For nearly 25 years, we have been committed to equipping our customers with the very best gear, advice, and personal service anywhere. We believe that great sound can be achieved at any budget. We also believe that the ambitions of our customers should always come first. For us, it’s about building long-lasting relationships, not just selling gear.
Liquid Music by WaveDNA is a powerful software plug-in that helps you instantly produce original song ideas. No more waiting around for inspiration to strike. Simply create inspiring beats, chord progressions and melodies using a unique visual workflow. It’s the quickest way to inspire new ideas and conquer writer’s block. No more piano-roll tedium, no more MIDI noodling—just exhilarating, effortless creation on your terms.
Waves is the world’s leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors for the professional and consumer electronics audio markets.
Heard on hit records, major motion pictures, and popular video games worldwide, Waves’ cutting-edge software and hardware processors are used in every aspect of audio production, from tracking to mixing to mastering, broadcast, live sound, and more.
Waves offers Native and SoundGrid audio plugins in VST, TDM, RTAS, and AU formats for Ableton and other popular hosts.
XLN Audio is a music software company located in Stockholm, Sweden. Since the company was founded in 2005, XLN Audio’s main goal has been to develop market leading music creation tools that are inspiring, powerful, and easy to use.
XLN Audio makes the award winning virtual instruments Addictive Drums and Addictive Keys, each with a growing library of expansion products covering every musical need from the smoothest jazz to the hardest metal. XLN Audio’s products are the go-to tools for both today’s biggest producers and home users just starting out.
