Analog warmth. Controlled noise.
Transformer saturation.
StudioHum adds the subtle, musical imperfections real hardware gives you for free: mains hum character, transformer attitude, and that “alive” movement you miss when everything is perfectly clean. Dial it in. Keep it under control. Move on with your life.
StudioHum doesn't generate generic noise. It models the electromagnetic behavior of studio transformers — the subtle hum that's been part of every classic recording since the 1950s.
Different hardware hums differently. A Neve console doesn't sound like a Fender amp doesn't sound like a vintage tape machine. We modeled that.
We didn't record hum and loop it. We modeled the behavior — magnetic flux, rectifier characteristics, harmonic interaction. Every parameter changes the underlying model in real time. That's why it sits in a mix instead of fighting it.
The main controls get you 90% there. These three sliders get you the rest.
No dB. No coefficients. Just 0–100%.
These aren't mix parameters. They're blend controls for components inside the hum model. You're not setting levels — you're dialing in how much of each behavior contributes to the final character. Percentages make that intuitive.
Buy once. Keep it. Use it.
No cloud dependency. Your studio stays yours.
No telemetry. No trackers. No spying.
Windows, Linux. Same vibe everywhere.
Warmth, brightness, spread, output trim. Dial it precisely.
Install, scan, load. No ritual sacrifices.
No. No renewals, no recurring charges, no “rent your plugin” nonsense.
No. You can download StudioHum and use it without creating an account. If you buy a license, we'll email you a license key. You can optionally use a magic link to view your purchases and downloads, but it's not required.
Supporting macOS requires compliance with Apple’s mandatory gatekeeping systems (notarization, runtime approval) that can disable software remotely. We do not agree with this model.
Our plugins are designed to be:
This is a deliberate decision, not a technical limitation.
No telemetry. No tracking. No usage reporting. We don’t spy on your sessions.
We only handle what’s necessary for licensing (license keys) and optional purchases/support. Newsletter signup is optional and uses separate opt-ins coverage. Nothing else.
Yes. StudioHum is designed to work without an internet connection.
Yes. If you bought it, you can use it in commercial work.
Reasonable personal use: your main machine plus your laptop/studio rig.
Updates within the same major version are included. Major upgrades will be clearly labeled, not quietly forced.