About Malinow Audio
Boutique audio plugins with analog soul.
The Story
Malinow Audio was born from frustration with the plugin industry. Too many overpriced tools. Too many subscription models. Too many plugins that sound clinical and lifeless.
Founded by Justin Malinow, a producer and engineer who spent years searching for plugins that actually sounded good without breaking the bank. After collecting hardware and learning what makes analog gear special, the mission became clear: bring that character to software, at prices real musicians can afford.
Every plugin we make is designed to add something musical to your mix. Not clinical precision, but warmth, character, and vibe. The kind of sound that makes you lean in and say "yeah, that's it."
Our Philosophy
Fair Pricing
We believe great tools shouldn't cost $350. Our plugins are priced fairly because we want everyone to have access to professional sound.
Musical First
Every plugin is designed to make music sound better, not just technically accurate. We chase vibe over specs.
No Subscriptions
Buy it once, own it forever. No monthly fees, no rent-to-own schemes. Your tools should belong to you.
What We Don't Do
No Subscription Models
We'll never charge you monthly to use our plugins. That model benefits companies, not artists.
No Aggressive iLok DRM
Our licensing is simple and hassle-free. No dongles, no constant online checks.
No $350 Compressors
Quality plugins shouldn't cost as much as hardware. We price our tools fairly.
No Feature Bloat
Our plugins do what they're supposed to do, well. No unnecessary bells and whistles.
Ready to hear the difference?
Check out Ember EQ, our flagship plugin that brings warm, musical EQ curves to your mixes.