Audio Plugin Development

Audio Plugin Development:
Shaping the Sound of Tomorrow

VST, AU, and AAX plugin engineering for musicians, producers, and creative teams. From original DSP to cross-platform builds, we invent new tools for the modern studio.

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Science Meets Sound

Our process is equal parts mathematical rigor and hands-on musicianship. We prototype DSP in C++, model circuits in MATLAB, and A/B test against analog benchmarks. Expect advanced filtering, zero-latency processing, and precision metering—built for pros, tested by artists.

// Fast, thread-safe DSP in C++ (example: one-pole filter)
inline float OnePole::process(float input) noexcept {
    z = input * a0 + z * b1;
    return z;
}
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Frameworks & Compatibility

We use JUCE as our backbone—delivering cross-platform plugins for Windows, Mac, and Linux, in VST3, AU, and AAX formats. Need custom DSP? We code from scratch. Want fast prototyping? Our hybrid workflow leverages Python, Faust, and C++ for rapid iteration and gold-standard performance.

// Minimal JUCE plugin boilerplate (processBlock)
void PluginProcessor::processBlock(AudioBuffer<float>& buffer, MidiBuffer& midiMessages) {
    for (int ch = 0; ch < buffer.getNumChannels(); ++ch)
        for (int s = 0; s < buffer.getNumSamples(); ++s)
            buffer.setSample(ch, s, buffer.getSample(ch, s) * gain);
}

Our Audio Plugin Services

  • Plugin Prototyping & Research: Fast DSP proof-of-concept, emulations, and new sound tools
  • Custom DSP Algorithms: EQ, compression, saturation, spectral & neural FX, metering
  • Cross-Platform Builds: VST3, AU, AAX (Win/Mac/Linux), installer packaging, notarization
  • GUI/UX Design: Figma to JUCE, animated controls, touch/retina support, accessibility
  • MIDI & DAW Integration: MPE, automation, host sync, advanced MIDI mapping
  • QA & Compatibility Testing: Real-world DAW and OS matrix, edge-case bug hunts
  • Commercialization: Licensing, user analytics, reseller SDKs, update delivery

Case Study: Reinventing Metering

Project: Next-gen “BottomEnder” plugin for mixing bass
Challenge: Visualize low end for any listening environment, in real time, with zero latency
Solution: We built a JUCE plugin with custom FFT routines and LED-style visualization. User-set “listener profiles” emulate car stereos, earbuds, or pro monitors.
Result: Pro mixers get instant, actionable feedback—no more guesswork, better mixes, less fatigue.

Case Study: Automated Drum Replacer

Project: Real-time snare/kick trigger for DAWs
Challenge: Detect and replace drum hits with near-zero latency
Solution: Hybrid Python/C++ algorithm—ML-powered onset detection, user sample mapping, all inside a JUCE shell.
Result: Seamless studio workflow, tight timing, huge sound. Artists save hours per session.

Human-First Interfaces. Scientific Reliability.

We obsess over both—gorgeous GUIs and bulletproof signal chains. Every plugin we ship is built with feedback from real engineers and musicians, so your tools don’t just look great—they work in the heat of the session.

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Ready to invent the next great sound? Let’s build your plugin—start to finish, idea to instrument.