Case study

KnobSmith Audio

Built a professional audio plugin brand from scratch—DSP engineering, marketing site, and design system for audio tooling UI.

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Key metrics

DSP Quality

anti-aliased processing

ADAA

Validation

pluginval strictness

Level 10

Platform Support

macOS & Windows

VST3 + AU

Outcome

Three signals of impact.

Shipped production-ready pitch shifter plugin with anti-aliased DSP and real-time performance
Built marketing site that converts visitors with clear value proposition and streamlined purchase flow
Created reusable audio UI component system (knobs, sliders, meters) for faster plugin development

Role and scope

Founder - DSP development, UI design, brand identity, marketing site

Constraints

Solo development
Competitive plugin market
Real-time audio requirements
Cross-platform compatibility (macOS + Windows)
Limited marketing budget

Top decisions

Quality over quantity: ship fewer, better plugins
Musical design first, then engineering excellence
Clean UI with minimal cognitive load
Accessible pricing without subscriptions

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