Antares Audio Technologies (Formerly Jupiter Systems)

The story of Antares Audio Technologies begins not in a recording studio, but in the oil fields. Dr. Andy Hildebrand, a geophysical scientist, spent years interpreting seismic data for Exxon. In 1990, he founded Jupiter Systems to apply his signal processing expertise to music. His first product, Infinity, solved the complex problem of seamlessly looping digital audio samples. A casual challenge at a dinner party to invent a device that could help someone sing in tune sparked his next idea. In 1997, after renaming the company to Antares Audio Technologies, Hildebrand released Auto-Tune. This software, which could correct a singer's pitch, was an instant phenomenon. Initially designed for subtle correction, its creative misuse by producers created the iconic robotic vocal effect, which firmly established Antares in the music industry. As the company grew, it attracted investor attention. In 2016, Antares was acquired by Broadstream Capital Partners and Corbel Capital Partners. This marked a new chapter for the company, bringing in new leadership to expand on its foundational technology. More recently, in 2023, Antares received a significant minority investment from Atairos, a private investment firm, to further fuel its growth and expand the applications of its technology into podcasting, gaming, and other areas.