Amped Studio

Amped Studio is a professional-grade Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that operates primarily in the web browser, utilizing WebAssembly and Web Audio API to deliver near-native performance. By 2026, it has solidified its market position as the 'Figma of Audio,' emphasizing real-time collaborative workflows and AI-assisted creativity. Its technical architecture is unique due to its 'Hybrid Tracking' system, which allows users to host both MIDI and audio data on a single track. The platform integrates deep-learning models for task-specific audio processing, including its proprietary 'Hum-to-Notes' engine and AI Stem Splitter. Unlike traditional desktop DAWs that require heavy installation, Amped Studio provides a lightweight yet powerful environment that supports Web Audio Modules (WAMs)—the browser-equivalent of VST plugins. For 2026, the tool focuses on lowering the barrier to entry for creators by providing generative AI features that act as 'co-pilots' for composition, allowing for prompt-based track generation and intelligent chord suggestions, all while maintaining the granular control required by professional engineers.