Get with the programmers Ben Wyss, Jacob Penn and Nathan Wexler

Not one but three programmers! A maximum turnout from our giveaway stars, Minimal Audio…

How did you get into music software?

MA “We all started making electronic music about 10 or 12 years ago. We’ve played shows and festivals around the world. We studied music technology, focusing on programming, sound design, and production. We created Minimal Audio to further our passion for audio.”

Tell us a bit more about Minimal Audio

MA “We are a small team of musicians, developers and designers that came together to create products we love. We’ve all worked together on various music projects. Minimal Audio is the product of everything we’ve learned about music tech, sound design, and production.”

What makes your software stand out?

MA “Our philosophy is to create cutting-edge software which is accessible and rewarding; to push the envelope while keeping things fun and easy. An essential part of our process is making sure that our software works in many different contexts. So Rift can take on various roles: from subtle distortion effects to groove creation and complex multi-effects.”

What are your standout plugins?

MA “Rift is a unique distortion, morphing filter, and physical-modeling feedback effects plugin, centered around a bipolar distortion engine that allows you to add effects to each polarity of the waveform and manipulate how they combine. It’s great for creating animated harmonic movements when combined with modulation sequencing. It keeps you in the flow and feeling creative, an effect that can reshape sounds into rich, animated grooves. It is perfect for different instruments and styles — from warm, lo-fi to over-the-top destruction. If you’re feeling stuck, you can

intelligently randomise parts of the “It’s a simple approach: plugin to quickly develop new ideas. Rift Filter Lite takes the morphing we just make stuff we filter from Rift and makes complex filter movements accessible. Sculpt enjoy using” sounds with 24 custom filter types: from morphing to phaser and more. The Spread control creates huge stereo effects and the pitch snapping system tunes the filter resonance to whatever notes you like. ”

What audio tool would you like to see developed?

MA “Software that uses machine learning to help musicians get creative and willing to try new things.”

Any advice from working in the software industry?

MA “Work with people who inspire you to create the best products you can. Your team is everything.”

What’s the future of music production?

MA “A better connection between software and the creator through seamless UX, accessibility and advances in new technology such as AI.”

What do you guys have coming up?

MA “Updates for Rift and Rift Filter Lite and a massive sample pack of high quality cinematic sound. Then more effects, sound packs, expansion packs, and eventually an instrument.” minimal.audio