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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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A Fantastic group of plug-ins and VSTs.
I'm am loving these plug-ins/VSTs (I've got THE_Instrument 2, THE_Strip, THE_Pitch, THE_Spice, and more). It is wild what I can do with THE_Instrument 2 - it has sped up my workflow and output more than originally thought. Also, being able to quickly add that "magic touch" so easily with THE_Spice is a game changer. If you're on the fence or thinking about anything Phil offers, I encourage you to make the jump, you won't regret it!
I've purchased a few products from Phil…
I've purchased a few products from Phil Speiser, He provides some really nice innovative software that has really helped me increase productivity and professional sounding music. The Balance and The Instrument 2, are my go to tools to create now.
I bought the granulater and it is very
I bought the granulater and it is very, very nice. Buy it!
i love my new granulator plugin
i love my new granulator plugin. it‘s amazing for cool sounddesign and very easy to use
TLDR: worth it when on sale
I’ve got a couple of his plugins now, spice and granulator, and so far they’re really good!! Granulator in particular is very useful and multifunctional. I have however dropped a star because I feel like the sale price is what the plugins should ACTUALLY cost, and the full price cost is inflated as it’s quite steep. I know this is common in the plugin/vst world, with endless sales to navigate, but just setting prices lower and not doing sales all the time helps people not feel ripped off if they happened to purchase something full price.
The workflow exceeded my expectations
The workflow exceeded my expectations. Everything is well thought-out, efficient, and runs smoothly. Big compliments – respect for this impressive execution!
The plugins are reliable and sound…
The plugins are reliable and sound great!
THE GRANULATOR really improved the…
THE GRANULATOR really improved the sound of my tracks.
Top!! Top! Top!!!!!
Top and quick service. Instrument 2 helps me out in creativity while making music. Works perfect with Ableton live 12!!!
The granulator is amazing
The granulator is amazing, interface is easy to use and simple tones can be morphed into unique and inspiring textures. Definately worth the bargain price as well!!
Installation Challenges with Granulator
I loved the video describing the Granulator, so I bought it. However, I have not been able to get it to show up inside my Ableton 12 Suite despite a number of attempts to install it. It says it's installed on your dashboard, but, inside Ableton I'm told the folder is missing. I freely admit I'm a beginner when it comes to plug-ins, but it is still frustrating that I can't locate it, let alone actually get it to open so I can have fun with it.
Completely happy
User-friendly website, nice selection of unique audio plugins at a great price point
The Granulator is amazing
The Granulator is an amazing tool for creating completely unique sounds. If you're stuck on synth sounds, you can build something new in a matter of seconds. Highly recommend!
The best instrument plugin I have ever…
The best instrument plugin I have ever invested in. Exactly what I have needed for years!
innovative plugins
As a musician who composes using Ableton, I am very happy to discover innovative plugins with high-quality support. The Granulator plugin is just perfect, and the accompanying videos allow me to master it very quickly.
I find Phil Speiser’s plugins really…
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 you’re basically done. Each tool has its own specific role in the different stages of production. I hope future updates will make the products even better, and that new ones will be released soon. Anyway, big thanks to the developers!
Solid plugin and is a must have for production
Easy purchase from a website loaded with information. Phil does a great job describing and previewing the plugins so I was confident in buying it.
The plugin performs exactly how it should and runs clean in my DAW (Reason 12). I am going to use Phil’s plugin for a lot of production and mastering.
„The Circle“ Membership
Booked „The Circle“ Membership. Something went wrong with my Mail address. Now I have only an account without the membership, but payed for it. I‘ve written 2 messages, no reaction at all!!

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