Hello everybody.

We're thrilled to announce an exciting update to our Audiotool Tutorial Series on YouTube!

Please join us in welcoming naswalt to our tutorial team! With a focus on composition and exploring more playful aspects of music production, naswalt is set to bring a fresh and creative perspective to our series.

A few words about naswalt:

With twelve years at Audiotool under his belt, naswalt has become a highly respected and well-known member of the community. His work, whether as the unique and daring Tom Audiotool, the host of the Producer Playoffs, the creator of fantastic tutorial videos, or as the talented multi-instrumentalist he is, consistently stands out and never fails to impress.

Enjoy the videos, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more!

User Tutorial Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuZhzj4PboMkL07sYEl6qrGwxamAuA24t&si=VzD7t2L7XCvmPnY5

We have an update for you, however we need your help with it.

We are inviting you to join the open beta. Help us refine the core component of the upcoming Studio version: the Audio Engine.

Already using the Booster? Do you know your tracks well and have a good ear for subtle differences in sound? Do you want to play MIDI instruments with low-latency?

You are the perfect candidate to join the open beta and share your feedback.

Join the Open Beta -> https://forms.gle/AMN1LEdFg9S72SNH8

Note: There will be future chances to join the next phases of the open beta.

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What’s in it for you?

Experiment with the first key piece of the upcoming Studio and share your feedback to shape the future of Audiotool.

What is the Audio Engine?

The Audio Engine is the core of the production Studio and handles all audio processing. Basically, it transforms what you see in your desktop and timeline into what you hear during playback. By default, the Audio Engine runs in the browser. The Booster application – well – gives you a performance … boost.

What do you need?

• You must be able to download and install a new Booster application to use the new Audio Engine in the current Studio.

• Access to a MIDI device (like a piano or controller) to test the input latency.

• Your email address for us to contact you.

What do we need help with?

• Identify differences in sound comparing the current and new version

• Play instruments with MIDI input (or the virtual keyboard) and share feedback on latency

• Test performance using your projects

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A message to you

Audiotool was born out of the belief that everyone should be able to create music collaboratively and independently, regardless of their financial means. This will not change.

We‘ll become an open platform supporting third-party plugins and are trying our best to be as compatible as possible with other DAWs to allow producers moving between ecosystems. With that step we‘ll also introduce options to buy or subscribe to content, services or special features, but today’s features and more will always be free.

Understanding Our Technical Evolution

Our journey has been fueled by passion and innovation. Since our restart in September 2022, we've been hard at work. We’ve raised a Pre-Seed financing round that enabled us to hire a very talented team and have since been in the process of taking Audiotool to the next level.

Our tech is getting a restart too. The current platform, though mostly functional, is built on older, increasingly deprecated technologies that make any seemingly simple change difficult. This first beta is one piece of the puzzle in launching a new version with the features you love but with better performance, easier use, lower latency, and most importantly a foundation on which to release regular updates.

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We hope this update addresses some of your concerns and underlines our commitment to continuously improving Audiotool. The discussions in the community around recent events haven’t escaped our attention. We will address these in a future statement. We are excited to let you take a sneak peak at some of the new things to come. It's an honor to have you as a part of this journey, because your feedback is crucial for this next big step!

The Audiotool Team