Polyverse

What Polyverse does

Polyverse Music Inc. is a Los Angeles-based, privately held software company founded in 2015 that develops audio effect plugins (VST, AU, AAX formats) for digital audio workstations. The company sells eight distinct products — Filterverse (multi-filter workstation, $149), Manipulator (vocal transformer, $149), Supermodal (modal filter, $99), Comet (elastic reverb, $149), I Wish (real-time pitch freezer, $99), Gatekeeper (volume automation, $49), and the free Wider (stereo widener) and Filtron (state-variable filter) — plus three bundle SKUs (Filter Bundle $199, IM Bundle $249, Everything Bundle $499). All commercial plugins are sold as one-time perpetual licenses through the company's direct e-commerce storefront at shop.polyversemusic.com and authorized resellers globally.

The product line is built on proprietary DSP architectures that the company describes as differentiated from stock DAW effects: modal filter synthesis combining up to 200 narrow filter bands into 27 physical models (Supermodal), real-time morphing between five reverb preset slots across microsecond-to-infinity decay times (Comet), mono-compatible stereo widening up to 200% (Wider), and a 25-filter / 250-algorithm / 700+ preset multi-filter workstation with eight modulation sources (Filterverse). Beta programs at discounted early-adopter pricing ($79 for Filterverse) convert to free full-version upgrades, and Filterverse shipped in November 2024 after a six-year development cycle.

Revenue is generated through perpetual one-time license sales, augmented by bundle pricing and a freemium tier (Filtron, Wider) used as top-of-funnel acquisition. The customer base consists of long-tail music producers, sound designers, film/TV composers, and live performers served primarily through product-led and community-led GTM motions; named professional references include Virtual Riot, Zardonic, BT, Beardyman, Jordan Rudess, and the Stranger Things sound team at Glen Glenn Studios. The company is co-founded and led by Assaf Dar Sagol (CEO) and Erez Eisen of Infected Mushroom (Chief of Innovation), with no disclosed institutional funding or acquisitions, consistent with a bootstrapped, founder-operated indie software business.

Name

Polyverse

Legal name

Polyverse Music Inc.

Website

https://polyversemusic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Polyverse Music is a Los Angeles-based, bootstrapped software company founded in 2015 that develops and sells proprietary DSP audio effect plugins — including Filterverse, Manipulator, Supermodal, and Comet — as one-time perpetual licenses to music producers, sound designers, and film/TV composers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Plugins / Music Production Software

NAICS

Record Production and Distribution (51225), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Music Publishers (51223)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio Plugins & Virtual Instruments (VST/AU/AAX) (MPAIAIAB)

Keywords

• Audio effect plugins
• Music production software
• Digital audio workstation
• Vocal processing plugins
• Creative audio filters

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Plugin Sales (One-Time License): Polyverse sells audio effect plugins as one-time perpetual licenses. Individual plugin prices range from free (Filtron, Wider 2) to $49-$199 per plugin. Bundle deals offer discounted multi-plugin packages. Revenue is generated from digital download sales through polyversemusic.com and authorized resellers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Polyverse Music develops and sells audio effect plugins (VST, AU, AAX) for digital audio workstations used by music producers, sound designers, and film/TV composers. Its portfolio includes the flagship Filterverse multi-filter plugin, Supermodal modal filter, Comet elastic reverb, Manipulator vocal transformer, Gatekeeper volume automation, I Wish pitch freezer, and the free Wider stereo widener and Filtron filter. Plugins are sold as perpetual one-time licenses, either individually or in discounted bundles, with free upgrades for beta purchasers.

Product overview

Polyverse Music is an audio plugin company specializing in creative effect processors for music production. The product portfolio centers on eight distinct plugins: Filterverse (multi-filter workstation), Supermodal (modal filter), Comet (elastic reverb), Manipulator (vocal transformer), Gatekeeper (volume automation), I Wish (pitch freezer), Wider (stereo widener), and Filtron (free filter). Products are available as individual purchases or bundled in the Everything Bundle, Filter Bundle, or IM Bundle. All plugins support VST, AU, and AAX formats for compatibility with major DAWs. The company is co-founded by Erez Eisen of Infected Mushroom and co-founder Assaf Dar Sagol.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Filterverse Flagship multi-filter plugin featuring 25 filter types (from classic analog to experimental), 250+ algorithms, 3 simultaneous filter slots with serial/parallel routing, 8 modulation sources, stereo modulation/panning, Mid-Side processing, and 700+ presets by world-renowned producers. Any audio can be transformed into melody, beat, or evolving soundscape.
• Supermodal Modal filter plugin using hundreds of narrow filter bands to emulate resonating qualities of acoustic bodies. Contains 27 unique physical models (9 modes x 3 forms) blended together, plus a parallel classic multi-mode zero-feedback state variable filter (SVF) for highpass, bandpass, lowpass with drive/saturation.
• Comet Elastic reverb plugin with 5 independent preset slots that morph in real time with variable glide time. Generates decay times from microseconds to infinity, with rich musical detune, rhythmic pre-delay subdivisions, MIDI/CV control including key follow and pitch bend. Priced at $149.
• Manipulator Extreme vocal transformer plugin for pitch-shifting, pitch correction, and vocal manipulation. Known for lowest latency, lowest CPU drain, and crispest formant preservation. Features MIDI pitch control and harmonization. Used in Hollywood film production including Stranger Things. Priced at $149.
• Gatekeeper Volume automation and gating plugin with precise envelope-based volume modulation. Can send MIDI CC data to control DAW parameters and other plugins. Priced at $49.
• I Wish Real-time pitch freezer plugin that allows freezing and manipulating pitch of audio. Can also function as polyphonic synthesizer with wavetable oscillators using any audio source. Priced at $99.
• Wider Stereo widening plugin expanding stereo image up to 200% while maintaining complete mono compatibility. Signal always remains in phase with itself even when summed to mono. Free plugin.
• Filtron Free 12dB state variable filter that smoothly transitions between lowpass, bandpass, and highpass. Capable of self-oscillation with resonance up to 11, with internal saturation, post-overdrive (cold/hot modes), and CV modulation via sidechain.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manipulator used by Stranger Things sound team (Will Files, Mark Paterson) at Glen Glenn Studios for Netflix's biggest hit
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Glen Glenn StudioscoreTechnology or Integration · 30 March 2026Sound mixers Will Files and Mark Paterson at Glen Glenn Studios used Polyverse Manipulator plugin as part of their digital toolkit for recreating audio effects in Netflix's Stranger Things. This represents professional film/TV post-production use of Polyverse's technology.
• Grammy MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Polyverse Manipulator plugin was selected as a key interactive exhibit at the Grammy Museum's Sonic Playground in Los Angeles. The plugin was turned into a public display, allowing museum visitors to experience professional-grade vocal processing technology.
• SKIO MusiccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 November 2024Polyverse partnered with SKIO Music for the Zardonic 'Bitter' Remix Contest. SKIO Music provided the platform for the contest, handling submissions and distribution. The partnership combined Polyverse's plugin ecosystem with SKIO's A&R network and distribution capabilities. Prizes included cash, Polyverse plugin bundles, SKIO subscriptions, and an official remix release with MNRK.
• Alex ReidminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 September 2024Polyverse co-founder Assaf Dar Sagol served as a judge in Alex Reid's remix contest. Polyverse contributed prizes (plugin bundles, Filterverse, Supermodal) to incentivize participation. Alex Reid provided stems of his single 'I'm Fine' for remix contest submissions.
• Sweet Relief Musicians FundcoreOthers · 27 April 2020Polyverse partnered with 501(c)(3) non-profit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to coordinate fundraising through Polyverse.TV livestream initiative supporting independent musicians impacted by COVID-19. 50% of donations went to featured performers, 50% to Sweet Relief's COVID-19 Fund. Polyverse retained no funds from the initiative.
• Beat Lab AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolyverse collaborated with Beat Lab Academy on a mixtape featuring student productions using Polyverse's Manipulator plugin. Students submitted tracks for consideration and all tracks used Manipulator. Submissions were entered into a raffle for free Polyverse plugins.
• Ask.Audio AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolyverse hosted an Ask.Audio Academy masterclass with Infected Mushroom, offering educational content to the music production community. Two attendees won free Polyverse plugins as part of the event.
• Infected MushroomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErez Eisen (half of psytrance duo Infected Mushroom) serves as Polyverse's Chief of Innovation. Infected Mushroom has been affiliated with Polyverse since the company's founding, performing at NAMM 2017, conducting live demonstrations, and creating product tutorials and presets. The Manipulator plugin was co-developed with Infected Mushroom's input and demonstrated in their YouTube sessions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FabFilter: Privately-held Dutch maker of premium VST/AU/AAX effect and instrument plugins (Pro-Q, Pro-L, Saturn, Timeless). FabFilter is Polyverse's closest direct competitor — same DAW plugin format, same producer/DJ target market, same premium pricing strategy, and similarly strong reputation for sound quality and UI design.
• Output: Output makes creative VST/AU/AAX instruments and effects (Signal, Exhale, Portal, Thermal) targeting the same modern producer and trailer-composer audience as Polyverse. Both emphasize "creative transformation" of audio and sell perpetual licenses through their own e-commerce storefronts with bundled product suites.
• Valhalla DSP: Solo-developer-led indie plugin maker (ValhallaRoom, ValhallaVintageVerb, ValhallaDelay, Supermassive) selling affordable, high-quality reverb and effects to the same producer/electronic-music customer base. Comparable boutique, founder-led, algorithm-driven indie shop ethos.
• Arturia: French maker of software instruments and effects (Filter MS-20, Efx FRAGMENTS, Rev PLATE-140, Pigments) plus hardware controllers. Direct overlap with Polyverse in creative filter and effect plugins for DAWs, with a broader hardware/software catalog and larger marketing footprint.
• Soundtoys: US-based developer of creative audio effects plugins (Decapitator, EchoBoy, FilterFreak, Crystalline, PanMan) used in mixing, film, and electronic music production. Highly comparable to Polyverse in target customer (mix engineers, producers, sound designers), perpetual-license model, and emphasis on unique sonic character.
• Eventide: Long-established maker of H910/H949-inspired effects and modern creative plugins (Blackhole, Physion, Tverb, UltraTap) for pro audio, film/TV, and live sound. Comparable to Polyverse in plugin-only creative effects portfolio and prestige in film scoring / post-production workflows.

Broad incumbents

• iZotope: Large, well-funded audio technology company offering a broad portfolio including Ozone, Neutron, RX, VocalSynth, and Trash — overlapping with Polyverse's vocal-processing (Manipulator) and creative effects space but as part of a much wider mastering/mixing/AI ecosystem.
• Native Instruments: Major music software/hardware company with Massive, Reaktor, Guitar Rig, Kontakt, and Komplete bundle. While primarily instruments, Native Instruments competes for the same producer wallet share and includes creative effects that overlap with Polyverse's portfolio at a much larger scale.
• Waves Audio: Established plugin powerhouse with hundreds of effects and processors targeting mixing/mastering engineers. Less directly creative than Polyverse but competes aggressively on price, bundle value, and ubiquity in professional studios.

Others

• Splice: Subscription-based creator ecosystem for music producers offering samples, presets, and rent-to-own plugins. Splice is a complementary distribution/financing channel and competitor for creator-tool spend; Polyverse has run remix contests via SKIO Music (a Splice adjacent platform), indicating ecosystem overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/polyversemusic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PolyverseMusic
• Facebookfacebook.com/polyversemusic
• Instagraminstagram.com/polyversemusic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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