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Brand profile · Canada, est. 2018

Kiive Audio

Kiive Audio is a Canadian audio plugin company that has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality analog-inspired processing tools for mixing and mastering. The brand's flagship Complexer SSL G-Bus inspired compressor and Warble tape saturation plugin have become popular among home studio and professional engineers who want vintage analog character without vintage analog price tags. Kiive Audio's tools are noted for their musical, ear-pleasing processing that enhances tracks rather than imposing technical artifacts. The company maintains an active development schedule and engages closely with its user community. Kiive Audio represents a quality-forward approach to boutique Canadian plugin development.

Complexer bus compressorWarble tape saturationAnalog-inspired mix bus toolsVintage processing emulationsCanadian boutique mixing plugins
2018founded
Canadacountry
19products in stock
Mid-rangesegment

All 19 Kiive Audio products

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Kiive Audio Golden 58 Tube Pre

Preamp

$109€97Check ↗

Kiive Audio Complexx

Dynamics Processor

$164€146Check ↗

Kiive Audio S-Quick Strip

Multi Effect

$38€33Check ↗

Kiive Audio Distinct Pro

Saturation

$109€97Check ↗

Kiive Audio Tubetizer

Saturation

$81€72Check ↗

Kiive Audio Distinct!

Saturation

$28€25Check ↗

Kiive Audio FilkChannel Strip MK2

Channel Strip

$149€133Check ↗

Kiive Audio KStrip

Channel Strip

$211€188Check ↗

Kiive Audio FilkChannel Strip

Channel Strip

$104€93Check ↗

Kiive Audio Lunchbox Amp Sim

Amp Simulator

$75€67Check ↗

Kiive Audio XL-305R Dual Reverb

Reverb

$163€145Check ↗

Kiive Audio M5133 Mastering Equalizer

EQ

$161€143Check ↗

Kiive Audio V-Comp

Compressor

$163€145Check ↗

Kiive Audio KC-1 Tube Compressor

Compressor

$151€135Check ↗

Kiive Audio NFuse

Compressor

$219€196Check ↗

Kiive Audio MK-609

Compressor

$172€154Check ↗

Kiive Audio ADC1 Compressor

Compressor

$152€136Check ↗

Kiive Audio, honestly

What Kiive Audio does well
  • Musical, ear-pleasing analog character
  • Accessible pricing for professional quality
  • Active user community engagement
  • Strong development trajectory
  • Good for mix bus and mastering applications
What to watch for
  • Smaller catalog than established brands
  • Moderate brand recognition
  • Some tools are quite specialized
  • Less global marketing presence

Questions about Kiive Audio

Where is Kiive Audio based?

Kiive Audio is based in Canada.

Is Kiive Audio good for beginners?

Yes, Kiive Audio's intuitive bus compressor and tape saturation tools are accessible for beginners who want to add professional analog warmth and glue to their mixes.

What is Kiive Audio best known for?

Kiive Audio is best known for its Complexer bus compressor and Warble tape saturation plugins—analog-inspired mixing tools that deliver genuine vintage character at accessible Canadian indie developer prices.

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