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Wave Alchemy started out as superior samplists but now make some of the best plugins in the business. Dan Byers is your alchemist…
Wave Alchemy Dan Byers
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How did you get into music software?
DB “I’ve always been obsessed with music, but after travelling to Ibiza and experiencing house music in some of the best clubs, I started to DJ, then obsessing over the sounds and invested in a studio. There were just a couple of companies making samples. I felt I could do better, so I started doing my own – that’s how Wave Alchemy was born!”
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How did you become successful?
DB “Our goal has always been to empower producers with creative tools and the best sounds. When we started (in 2006) we were samples only. We built a loyal following and wanted to find a way of delivering our high-quality content in a more streamlined, creative and artistic way, which led to us to building our own software instruments. These were an immediate success, and we are proud to have received multiple awards. We strive to keep on improving and creating new tools to make production easier and more enjoyable.”