Amped Studio

Amped Studio is a browser-based music production platform for creators who want to record, arrange, edit, and mix on a desktop. It is best suited to individual musicians, vocalists, and educators who can work in a supported browser and want AI tools alongside conventional audio and MIDI editing. Its chief limitation is that the Studio is not currently available on mobile and does not function fully in Firefox or Safari.

Overview

Amped Studio brings recording, arranging, editing, and mixing into a web application. Its AI assistant generates a composition from a chosen style and tempo, which users can edit afterward. That makes it a possible starting point for an arrangement, rather than a finished result that needs no further work.

The VST Remote bridge connects locally installed VST and VST3 plugins to browser sessions, extending the workflow for people with plugins on a Windows or Mac computer. Project sharing is supported, and two or more Premium account members can work together on a shared project. Collaboration is asynchronous, so it is better suited to exchanging work than to sessions that depend on working together in real time.

Key features

Editing and AI tools

Amped Studio combines audio-to-MIDI conversion, MIDI editing, pitch and gain controls, stretching, cutting, effects, and parameter automation. This range supports both arranging and editing without reducing the product to an AI generator. Its stem splitter separates a song into 2, 4, or 5 stems, including vocals, drums, bass, piano, and other instruments, directly in a project. That gives users parts to work with, though the number of stems depends on the chosen split.

The AI composition tool can help users get a draft underway by selecting a style and tempo, but users can—and should—edit what it generates. For creators who prefer to begin with their own recordings or MIDI, the editing tools may matter more than the AI features.

Plugins and collaboration

The VST Remote bridge is a practical advantage for desktop producers who already use VST or VST3 plugins: they can connect those locally installed tools to browser sessions. The bridge is offered for Windows and Mac, so it does not remove the need for a compatible computer when using this workflow.

Pricing

Amped Studio uses a freemium model, with a free plan and paid plans from $6.99/mo. Premium and Premium + AI each include a billed 7-day trial; compare the project, storage, and sample-pack allowances before choosing between them.

Starter's five-project and 16-track caps may work for small or early projects, but its zero external audio storage is a significant constraint for recording workflows. Premium raises the project allowance and includes 10 GB storage while keeping tracks unlimited; it is the more straightforward fit for creators who do not need the larger Premium + AI allowances. Premium + AI adds unlimited projects and 50 GB of storage alongside more sample packs, making it the better fit for users who expect to need that extra capacity. Classroom is priced per seat and provides one seat, so classes and groups should account for seats as they plan access. The Classroom plan includes tools for groups, classes, assignments, and remote lessons and states COPPA compliance.

Platforms

Amped Studio is a web application for desktop use, with support for Chromium-based browsers including Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Brave. It does not function fully in Firefox or Safari, and the Studio itself is not currently available on mobile. Users who rely on an unsupported browser or want to produce on a phone or tablet should choose a different workflow.

Who it's for

The product suits beginners and vocalists who want recording and editing tools in a browser, content creators building music for their work, and advanced users who want MIDI editing, automation, and a bridge to locally installed plugins. Its Classroom plan also targets music education, with tools for lessons and assignments. It is less suitable for mobile-first producers, users dependent on Firefox or Safari, and collaborators who need real-time rather than asynchronous project work.

Pros and cons

• Broad production toolkit: Audio and MIDI editing, effects, automation, AI composition, and stem splitting support several stages of making and revising music.
• Local plugin bridge: VST and VST3 users can connect installed plugins to browser sessions, with bridge downloads for Windows and Mac.
• Clear storage trade-offs: Premium includes 10 GB and Premium + AI includes 50 GB, while Starter has no external audio storage; that matters particularly for recording-heavy work.
• Restricted browser and device choice: The Studio does not function fully in Firefox or Safari and is not available on mobile.
• Async collaboration: Shared projects can support Premium members working together, but the collaboration mode is not real time.

Alternatives

Soundtrap is worth considering if mobile access matters: it supports Android and iOS as well as desktop and web platforms, and offers a free plan with limited loops and instruments.

Flat is a better fit for notation-focused work. Its free Basic plan includes core notation features and a 15-score limit, rather than Amped Studio's production-centered browser workflow.

Sound Credit may suit users looking for a free, invite-oriented project option: its Essential plan includes unlimited project invites, though its track allowance is inconsistent between its pricing page and FAQ.

JackTrip is an alternative for users seeking free, open-source software, including studios hosted on their own servers.

JamKazam has a free plan for sessions of up to four players, but that plan limits sessions to one hour and four hours per month and excludes recording, broadcasting, and video.

Jamulus is a free, open-source option with no usage limits stated.

Pibox offers a free plan with two users, unlimited guests, up to two projects, and 1 Gb of storage; consider it if those sharing and storage limits suit your project workflow.

Sesh has a free Starter plan with limited projects and exports, synths, audio effects, high-quality samples, and one-hour version history.

For broader comparisons, see Music Collaboration Software and Audio Editing Software.

Verdict

Amped Studio is a strong fit for desktop creators who want browser-based recording and editing, AI composition and stem splitting, and a path to using locally installed VST plugins. Its main reason to choose it is the combination of those tools in one browser workflow; its main reasons to look elsewhere are the lack of mobile access, incomplete Firefox and Safari support, and asynchronous collaboration. Check the browser and storage limits against your needs before committing to a plan.