AudioCreatures

What AudioCreatures does

AudioCreatures GmbH is a Berlin-based, privately held boutique game audio studio founded in 2018 by CEO Markus Zierhofer and CTO Jeremy Froböse. The company provides end-to-end audio production for video games: audio direction, sound design, original soundtrack composition, audio implementation via industry-standard middleware (Wwise and FMOD), trailer and marketing scoring, and voice-over services. Its client base spans AAA publishers and developers (Sony/PlayStation, Tencent, Riot Games, Netflix Games, Disney, Wooga, Sucker Punch, THQ Nordic) and indie studios, including long-running relationships such as SMITE since 2019 and Chimera Entertainment's Songs of Silence franchise.

The studio differentiates through a roster of credentialled composers and sound designers, including Hollywood-experienced Senior Composer Daniel Wehr (The Dark Knight, Spider-Man 3, Uncharted 3) and BAFTA member Chris Frost, combined with a proprietary initiative called Live Score Berlin. Launched in 2023 in long-term partnership with Filmorchester Babelsberg, Live Score Berlin enables indie developers to record music live with a professional orchestra at accessible prices starting at 650 EUR per session day, and has produced 84+ music pieces across 7 full recording days with participants from 12+ countries.

Commercially, AudioCreatures operates on project-based B2B professional services fees (custom-quoted for AAA, tiered via the Indie Creatures program for indie studios with budgets below $2M USD), supplemented by Live Score Berlin session revenue and event sponsorships (BIMM University, Audiokintec, medianet berlinbrandenburg, Computerspielemuseum Berlin). The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned, with no disclosed external funding, and markets primarily through industry events (Gamescom, GIC, German Dev Days, Develop:Brighton), its portfolio website, and the Live Score Berlin ecosystem.

Name

AudioCreatures

Legal name

AudioCreatures GmbH

Website

https://audiocreatures.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AudioCreatures is a Berlin-based boutique game audio studio offering end-to-end audio production—soundtracks, sound design, middleware integration (Wwise/FMOD), and trailer scoring—for AAA publishers (Sony, Tencent, Riot, Netflix) and indie studios, distinguished by its Live Score Berlin orchestral recording initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Game Audio Services

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio Middleware (Interactive/Game Audio) (MPAFAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sound Design (Creative/Design-Heavy FX, World-Building) (MPAHAEAE), Sound Effects (SFX) Editorial & Library Services (MPAHAEAD), Sample Library & Sound Design Creation (for production use) (MPAIAHAM)

Keywords

• Game audio services
• Soundtrack composition
• Sound design
• Audio implementation
• Orchestral recording

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Game Audio Production Services: Project-based composition and sound design services for video games including original soundtracks, sound effects, audio implementation, and trailer/cinematic scoring. Revenue is generated through negotiated project fees based on scope, platform count, and deliverables.
2. Indie Creatures Packages: Tiered service packages for indie studios including Advice Seeker (free initial consultation), Audio Artisan (sound enhancement/fixing), and Indie Hero (full musical creation with integration).
3. Live Score Berlin: Orchestral recording sessions with Filmorchester Babelsberg offered to game studios at accessible price points starting from hundreds of euros per piece, with session slots starting at 650 EUR for full recording days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AudioCreatures is a Berlin-based B2B game audio studio that produces end-to-end audio for video games, including audio direction, sound design, original soundtracks, trailer and marketing scoring, voice-over production, and middleware-based audio implementation using Wwise and FMOD. The studio also runs Live Score Berlin, an initiative enabling studios to record game music live with Filmorchester Babelsberg, and offers tiered Indie Creatures packages for smaller developers.

Product overview

AudioCreatures is Berlin's premier game audio studio offering a comprehensive suite of audio services for the gaming industry. Their core offerings include Audio Direction, Sound Design, Original Soundtracks, Audio Implementation (via Wwise and FMOD), Trailer & Marketing Audio, and Voice Overs & Editing. The company also operates Live Score Berlin, an initiative enabling indie studios to record music live with the Filmorchester Babelsberg. For indie developers, they offer three structured packages under the Indie-creature brand: Advice Seeker (free consultation and audio audits), Audio Artisan (sound enhancement and fixes), and Indie Hero (full music creation with middleware integration). From original compositions and dynamic sound systems to seamless in-game integration, they deliver award-winning audio direction and sound design for projects ranging from indie gems to AAA blockbusters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Direction
• Sound Design
• Original Soundtracks
• Audio Implementation
• Trailer & Marketing Audio
• Voice Overs & Editing
• Live Score Berlin
• Advice Seeker (Indie Creatures)
• Audio Artisan (Indie Creatures)
• Indie Hero (Indie Creatures)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5 million views on Ghost of Tsushima Japanese trailer
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AudiokintecminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsorship of Live Score Berlin 2026 Song Edition, providing support for the orchestral recording initiative.
• Computerspielemuseum BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Host venue for Live Score Berlin milestone celebrations and industry events, raising awareness about live music in games.
• BIMM UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024BIMM University provided sponsorship and student involvement for Live Score Berlin events, giving students insight into orchestral recording in games.
• medianet berlinbrandenburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Organization supporting Live Score Berlin initiatives and helping connect AudioCreatures with the Berlin gaming ecosystem.
• Filmorchester BabelsbergcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Long-term partnership with the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg for the Live Score Berlin initiative, enabling game studios to record music live with professional orchestral musicians. Over 7 recording days conducted with 100+ musicians involved across multiple countries.
• DisneyminorOthersLogo displayed on success/clients section indicating game audio work for Disney projects.
• Universal PicturesminorOthersLogo displayed on success/clients section indicating film-related audio work.
• Riot GamescoreOthersLogo displayed indicating original music and trailer scores for League of Legends: Wild Rift.
• THQ NordiccoreOthersLogo displayed indicating game audio work for THQ Nordic published titles.
• NetflixcoreOthersLogo displayed indicating game audio work for Netflix games including Shadow & Bone: Destinies and Kung Fu Panda: The Dragonknight.
• Sony Interactive EntertainmentcoreOthersLogo displayed indicating work on Ghost of Tsushima and other PlayStation titles.
• Daedalic EntertainmentcoreOthersLogo displayed indicating game audio work for Daedalic published titles including Insurmountable.
• Alderon GamescoreOthersDeveloper of Path of Titans MMO with ongoing audio production relationship.
• Chimera EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration on Songs of Silence (sound design + live recording with Filmorchester Babelsberg), Disciples: Domination, and multiple projects including 2+ year partnership.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sonic Mayhem: Long-established interactive audio studio (founded by Sascha Dikiciyan) producing original scores and sound design for major game franchises. Comparable on AAA-game scoring and interactive-audio specialisation.
• Powerhouse Audio: US interactive audio studio offering sound design, original score, and Wwise/FMOD implementation for video games and interactive media. Closely mirrors AudioCreatures' end-to-end workflow and AAA-game client focus.
• Hexany Audio: Los Angeles-based interactive audio studio specialising in original music, sound design, and Wwise/FMOD implementation for AAA games. Directly comparable to AudioCreatures in service mix, target customer (AAA and mid-market game studios), and middleware expertise.
• Frontier Sound Design: Game-focused audio studio providing original score, sound design, and implementation. Direct peer in serving both AAA publishers and indie developers with full-service interactive audio.
• Base Sound Studio: UK-based game audio studio offering music composition, sound design, and audio implementation. Comparable in scope, geography (European), and customer base (mix of indie and established game developers).

Others

• Audiokinetic: Creator of Wwise, the audio middleware that is central to AudioCreatures' technical workflow. Enabler/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor; AudioCreatures' competitive advantage is built on top of Audiokinetic's platform.
• Firelight Technologies (FMOD): Developer of FMOD, the other primary audio middleware AudioCreatures implements against. Ecosystem enabler whose tooling underpins AudioCreatures' interactive-audio delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Skywalker Sound: Lucasfilm-owned post-production audio division of the broader entertainment industry leader. Comparable as a much larger, established audio-production incumbent that serves film, games, and interactive media — including AAA game projects adjacent to AudioCreatures' portfolio.

Emerging players

• Spitfire Audio: UK-based sample library and virtual instrument company rooted in orchestral/film-scoring production. Comparable as an orchestral-recording-adjacent enabler whose recorded-orchestra content complements AudioCreatures' Live Score Berlin proposition.
• Elias Software: Specialised interactive-music software for games that competes at the tooling layer AudioCreatures services. Comparable as an emerging audio-tech player with partial overlap on adaptive/interactive music for games.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/audio-creatures

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about AudioCreatures