I find Phil Speiser’s plugins really effective for music production — they’re a true game changer. You can quickly sketch out the idea of a track you want to create, then duplicate, arrange, mix, and... See more
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Hi, I'm Phil Speiser - Music Producer & Software Developer After 20 years of making music professionally (I've been lucky enough to reach 400+ million streams and tour the world), I was constantly frustrated by how unintuitive music production tools often are. So I started building the solutions I wished existed. Today, I'm grateful that over 100,000 producers trust my tools to make their music creation easier and more fun. My main project is THE_CIRCLE - where my goal is clear - make it the best music production subscription / membership out there. It's basically Netflix for music makers, giving you access to everything I create. The current highlight is THE_INSTRUMENT 2, my best VST plugin and virtual instrument that includes an AI chord generator and AI melody generator. No music theory degree needed - just play and create! THE_CIRCLE also includes 20+ other plugins and AI music tools, plus a web app with features like stem separation and an AI production assistant. Everything is designed to remove the technical headaches so you can focus on being creative. I'm honestly blown away by the 2,237 5-star reviews from this amazing community. Users tell me they're finishing tracks 90% faster, which makes all the late-night coding worth it! I still produce music daily, so I'm constantly improving these AI music plugins based on real studio needs. If you ever felt overwhelmed by music production, I built these tools for you. Let's make music fun again! Join me in THE_CIRCLE - I'd love to help you create something amazing.
Music production should be fun and smart
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- Built by a producer, for producers
- After 20 years and 400M+ streams, I know the struggle. Every tool I create solves a real problem I faced in the studio. No corporate BS, no bloated features - just smart tools that work. Join 100,000+ producers who've rediscovered the joy of creating.
- Your creativity matters, not the tech
- AI that helps, never replaces. I believe technology should remove barriers, not create them. My AI music tools handle the technical stuff so you can focus on what matters - your unique sound. Real producers need real solutions. That's what I build.
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Jacquingasse, 1030, Vienna, Austria
- philspeiser@philspeiser.com
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Saw the plugin used by a producer I like. Now I like it.
I saw the product being used by a producer on a YouTube video and loved the vocal effect. A quick Google later and it was in my hands. Work's just as expected and quite a bit more user friendly than a similar plugin I also have (distinctively different sounding too). Very happy with the price, probably would have paid 3x without blinking.
Just great products
Just great products, all of them are fantastic! My most used PH plugin is the Liquid 2! Love it!
Personal review
THE_PATTERN is a total game-changer. The sounds are top-tier, the built-in sequencer is super intuitive, and the AI tools help you create pro-level drum patterns in seconds. It’s fast, creative, and seriously boosts my workflow. Absolute must-have for producers.
Can’t wait to try THE_STUTTER next!
Instrument 2 is awesome!
I think Instrument 2 is great! I created a song sequence with chords, bass, and melody in no time. The integrated generator makes it easy to create variations! A sensational plugin!
The New Generation of Music Production
My name is Cozy and I am a Rock Producer. I tried two plugins of Phil Speiser, THE SMOOTHER and THE BALANCE. My first impresion was very good since the plugins were very light in response with my DAW and after that I realised how easy was to use them with great results. With the SMOOTHER we can precisly clean any audio file without loosing it`s character and then use the BALANCE for the final mix or any BUSS mix to finally fix the mix spot on! I also purchesed the INSTRUMENT 2 which sounds realy promising but still waiting for more tutorials in order to use it. I personaly recomend Phil`s software to anyone.
THE_STRIP2 is absolutely brilliant!
THE_STRIP2 sounds fantastic and makes the mixing process so much more intuitive. The built-in AI assistant is amazing feature, it’s like having a personal mixing coach on hand to guide you and explain everything. It helps to understand mixing better and focus more on recording the music. Phil Speiser nailed it!
Great plugins
I won't lie, the ads got me first. But I LOVE the plugins!! Top-quality and easy to use. Smoother is on multiple tracks of every song now.
Beautiful plugins for a fair price
Beautiful plugins for a fair price. You can see and hear how much love Phil put into his work.
From a producer
As a producer, these tools are invaluable and I love them very much. I couldn't imagine my work without them.
Purchased 2 of Phil's plugins which…
Purchased 2 of Phil's plugins which have definitely helped add clarity to my mixes and for a great price. It has made me want The Strip 2 more!
Great plugins, great service
You know exactly what you get, can try the software, and get a refund within 30 days if you don't like it!
Also these plugins are super polished in functionality, UI, and sound quality.
"The Stutter" is B-B-Brilliant!
I downloaded "The Stutter" and it is insanely easy and addictive to use. It's the first product I've downloaded from Phil, and since then, I've downloaded a couple more from the site.
Easy and powerful
The products from Phil Speiser are easy to use, powerful, and a real gamechanger in music production. Not only do the products make musicproduction easier, they also promote new ideas while making music.
Great plugin for removing all sorts of…
Great plugin for removing all sorts of resonances.
Seems like a really great product I…
Seems like a really great product I just didn't find the tutorials helpful and couldn't get the swing of it but when it did work on instruments it seemed to really work very nice!
So far alla few different things the things I got from Phil
So far all the things I got from Phil, and I plan on getting more are excellent. The customer service is excellent. Although there seems to be a lot of automated emails for marketing. Other companies do way more. It is good to keep you updated . ALL GOOD!
It’s really new experience
It’s really new experience, mixing with all my label guys in a new way
Excellent sound and easy to use…
Excellent sound and easy to use plugins. I got the Stutter, the Smoother, and the Balancer.
I've recently purchased THE_BUILD
I've recently purchased Phil Speisers THE_BUILD and haven't had any problems yet. I'm not really that into EDM and Electronic music, but THE_BUILD can also help you generally build up to a Chorus or help with the Breakdown. I don't feel like it was a waste of money, soo yeah. Cool product.
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