The Factor!8 Way
We make innovative instruments and processors that open up new ways to make music. Designed by musicians, for humans.
What moves us
Founded in 2025 by Nick Kaniak, Factor!8 is a brand now synonymous with innovation.
We build the instruments and tools that music producers and musicians have always wanted, but never knew how to ask for.
Our North
Our mission is to develop tools that don't just make you say "yes, and?"; they make you ask "what if?".
"We would never develop something we wouldn't use ourselves. The fact that we do use our own products is what obliges us to keep improving them in real-life conditions."
Our Principles
We're not interested in rebuilding tools and approaches that already exist. If it doesn't bring something genuinely new, we'd rather not make it.
- Innovation over imitation. Every product has to justify its existence with something no other tool does.
- Built by musicians, for humans. We use what we ship, so real-world workflow drives every design decision.
- Easy start, deep explore. Instant music, infinite control: depth without intimidation.
- Honest pricing. No subscriptions and no dongles. A simple license key activates up to 3 computers and works offline. Minor and patch updates are free.
What we make
Our first release is the Constellations Sequencer, a dual-layer Euclidean sequencer plugin that generates rhythmic patterns via Euclidean algorithms, polyphonic channels, parametric modulation, and harmony engines. It runs as VST3 on Windows, macOS and Linux, as AU on macOS, and as a standalone app.
Hardware is on the way: a physical Euclidean sequencer built on the same engine.
Connect
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