About Playfair Audio
Our Vision
At Playfair Audio, we design innovative and intuitive sound tools for musicians and creative professionals who are ready to shape their own sonic destinies. Founded in 2022, our mission is to empower artists by offering tools that simplify technical complexities and inspire creativity.
Playfair Audio products are crafted with a distinct philosophy: they’re opinionated by design, encouraging a fresh way of thinking about audio mixing and sound design. Each tool provides a clear and specific perspective on its task, making it almost impossible to use them incorrectly. Our goal is to eliminate barriers and provide users with direct, hands-on control over their creative expression.
Why Playfair Audio?
Empowerment Over Automation
In a world of opaque AI and “black box” solutions, our tools emphasize user sovereignty. They’re built to help you implement your creative vision with confidence, not delegate it to a machine.
Simplicity Meets Depth
We focus on creating clear, approachable interfaces that require no technical background, so you can concentrate on your art. We handle the complexities of signal processing behind the scenes, so you don’t have to.
Innovation That Inspires
Bold ideas and unique perspectives drive us. Every product is designed to challenge norms and offer something new to the audio world.
Meet The Founder
Christian Luther is the mastermind behind Playfair Audio. An electrical engineer and software developer based in Hannover, Germany, Christian has been captivated by music production, software, and the joy of “making things” from an early age. His career spans over a decade of creating cutting-edge audio DSP technology for industry leaders like Kemper Amps and Sennheiser.
In 2022, Christian brought his vision to life by founding Playfair Audio, combining technical expertise with a deep love for sound. His unique approach centers on worrying about signal processing and workflow complexities, so his customers can focus solely on creative expression.
Our Commitment to Creativity
We believe that great tools should guide, not dictate. Playfair Audio products are designed to give you clarity and control, so you can bring your creative ideas to life without distraction. Independent and customer-focused, we are free to innovate boldly and stay true to our mission: to empower musicians to shape their sound with precision and confidence.