
Audio Design Desk (ADD) is a software company that provides a revolutionary solution for sound design and music creation for video. Their core product, ADD 2.0, leverages AI-powered search and smart swapping to allow users to find, place, and iterate on audio assets from a library of over 70,000 sounds and music cues in a fraction of the time typically required. Key features include an improved interface, detailed metadata views, cue sheets, workspace configurations, and DAW integrations with major video editing software like Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. ADD offers a tiered subscription model, including a free plan, with options for individual creators and professional studios. Their business model is primarily SaaS, with additional revenue from premium sound packs and tokens for specific audio actions. The company emphasizes speed, efficiency, and creative control for video editors and sound designers.

Audio Design Desk (ADD) is a software company that provides a revolutionary solution for sound design and music creation for video. Their core product, ADD 2.0, leverages AI-powered search and smart swapping to allow users to find, place, and iterate on audio assets from a library of over 70,000 sounds and music cues in a fraction of the time typically required. Key features include an improved interface, detailed metadata views, cue sheets, workspace configurations, and DAW integrations with major video editing software like Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. ADD offers a tiered subscription model, including a free plan, with options for individual creators and professional studios. Their business model is primarily SaaS, with additional revenue from premium sound packs and tokens for specific audio actions. The company emphasizes speed, efficiency, and creative control for video editors and sound designers.
Product: Mac-only DAW for fast audio-for-video with AI-assisted sound placement and a large royalty-free library
Founded / HQ: Founded 2018; headquartered in West Hollywood, California
Business model: SaaS subscription tiers plus premium sound packs and token-based actions
Integrations: Integrates with major NLEs (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and DAW workflows
Audio-for-video sound design and music creation for editors, filmmakers, and studios seeking faster iteration and tighter sync.
2018
Software; Digital Audio Workstation / Audio-for-video
Recorded as a non-equity assistance round closed on 2021-01-01