About Slate Digital
Built on sound.
Driven by creators.
Slate Digital develops professional audio plugins, mastering tools, music production software, and creative technologies for producers, mixing engineers, artists, and studios worldwide.
Analog modelling
Faithfully recreate legendary hardware with near-perfect accuracy using careful analysis, tuning and human expertise.
DSP innovation
Build tools suited for modern workflows using state-of-the-art algorithms, crafted by DSP engineers.
Product design
Create beautiful and intuitive interfaces through close collaboration between product designers, UX designers and engineers.
Deep DSP expertise.
Built for real music production
Drawing on our expertise in analog modeling, we develop faithful recreations of sought-after studio gear and innovative tools for modern workflows.
Every Slate Digital plugin is the sum of many moving parts: the sound you hear, the graphical interface you interact with, the code that ensures smooth performance and stability within your favorite DAW, and the delivery infrastructure that keeps your setup up-to-date.
From pitch correction and resonance suppressors to dynamic EQs, each part receives the attention of a specialized team to ensure the highest overall quality.
A legacy of sound, engineering, and innovation
Founded in 2008
Slate Digital was co-founded in 2008 by Steven Slate and Fabrice Gabriel with a mission to create outstanding digital audio tools for producers, mixers, and engineers.
Fabrice’s background as an engineer, including his study of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) in Grenoble (France), helped establish the technical foundation behind the company. Paired with Steven’s creative vision, it shaped the brand’s identity: analog-inspired sound, bold product ideas, and deep DSP expertise.
Joined Audiotonix in 2022
In 2022, Slate Digital joined Audiotonix, one of the world’s leading professional audio technology groups.
For Slate Digital, this marked a new chapter: more resources for research and development, stronger long-term support, and deeper collaboration with world-class audio engineering teams across the Audiotonix group.
Slate Digital today
Slate Digital continues to develop its own creative identity, product vision, and sound, while benefiting from the scale, stability, and technical expertise of a global pro audio family.
For creators, it means a simple promise: Slate Digital is here to keep building, improving, and supporting tools for the future of music production.
More than plugins:
tools for the full creative journey
Because creators need more than individual processors, they need tools that work together. Our ecosystem brings together audio plugins, virtual instruments, mastering tools, modeling microphones, samples, education and support.
Audio plugins & Mastering
Professional processors for tone, dynamics, space, mixing, mastering, and production, including Virtu for finishing tracks with confidence.
Modeling microphones
Modern recording microphones powered by software modeling, giving creators access to a wide palette of classic and modern microphone tones.
Samples
Curated samples, loops, and sounds built by pro producers to spark new ideas and support modern music creation workflows.
Education & Support
Practical learning resources like tutorials and masterclasses, documentation, and responsive support to help creators learn, troubleshoot, and keep sessions moving.
Trusted by producers, mixers, engineers and artists
About VMR 3.0
“The VMR 3.0 update is a game-changer for hybrid mixing engineers like myself who appreciate the warmth and precision of analog emulations but need the speed and convenience of digital workflows.“
About SD-PE1
“Staying true to tradition, the SD-PE1 introduces something new to the classic hardware without sacrificing its original sonic character. Highly impressed. I’m a fan!“
About Infinity Horizon
“Infinity Horizon has all features I always wanted in a resonance suppressor.“
About Bus Clipper
“Bus Clipper is a go-to for achieving loud, confident mixes. In combination with the built in waveshaper, it’s become my favorite shortcut to get awesome sonic aggression while still keeping my music cohesive and full of life.“
About Virtual Tape Machines
“I use VTM on all my mixes. My real ATR 102 hasn’t been turned on since.“
About Infinity Bass
“Infinity Bass is clutch for my sound design. It allows me to add the perfect life and presence to the low-end without introducing muddiness.“
Reviewed by Audio Publications
Slate Digital products have been reviewed by audio publications and trusted by creators across professional and home studio workflows.
Sound On Sound
VMS Review
A review of the Slate Digital Virtual Microphone System and its microphone modeling workflow for modern recording setups.
“I was impressed with many of the options that I tried.”
Sound On Sound
ML-2 Review
A review of the ML-2 modeling microphone and its role in the Slate Digital microphone modeling ecosystem.
“With it, it becomes an incredibly flexible tool for recording instruments.”
Audiofanzine
Virtual Mix Rack 3.0 Review
A French review of Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack 3.0, covering its channel strip-style workflow and mixing tools.
Read Virtual Mix Rack 3.0 Review
“We congratulate the Slate Digital team for all the work accomplished on VMR 3 and the projects in general since the acquisition of the company by Audiotonix.”
FAQ
Slate Digital combines professional audio quality, analog-inspired sound, modern DAW workflows, learning, subscription access, and selected mics in one ecosystem designed for today’s music creators.
No. Slate Digital tools are used in professional studios, home studios, and modern production setups around the world. They are designed to help creators at different levels make confident decisions and achieve professional results.
Slate Digital was co-founded by Steven Slate and Fabrice Gabriel in 2008. Their founding vision helped shape the brand’s early identity, especially around analog-inspired sound and professional mixing tools. Today, Slate Digital is no longer founder-led. The company is part of Audiotonix and continues to develop its products through its current international team of engineers, product specialists, and music creators.
Eiosis is a professional audio software company founded by Fabrice Gabriel, who also co-founded Slate Digital in 2008. Some Eiosis products are available through Slate Digital as part of the broader Slate Digital ecosystem. This reflects Slate Digital’s technical heritage in DSP, analog-inspired processing, and professional audio software. Product access, installation, support, and subscription details depend on the specific product page or plan.
Yes. As part of Audiotonix, Slate Digital has a stronger foundation for long-term research, development, support, and innovation. Slate Digital continues to develop new tools, improve existing products, and support modern music production workflows.