Forte!

Forte! is a technology company based in Turin, Italy, that develops tools to automate and accelerate music production workflows. Founded in 2023, the company targets music producers, mixing engineers, and post-production sound editors who use Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools and Logic Pro. The founding team consists of CEO Loris Comba, CPO Simone Lovera, and CTO Ronaldo Zefi, who lead a team of musicians and software engineers. Many on the team have a background in both music and technology, such as the CPO who is a bass player and the CTO who is a software architect and startup enthusiast.

The company's core offering is a desktop software assistant that uses AI to streamline time-consuming and repetitive tasks in the audio production process. Specifically, the software automates the importing, organizing, renaming, and color-coding of audio files within a DAW session. By analyzing the files, the tool can intelligently identify instrument types, categorize tracks, and place them correctly within a user's session template, effectively preparing a project for the creative mixing stage. This automation addresses a significant pain point for audio professionals, who can spend hours on manual session setup. The platform also features functionality to automate the export process, allowing users to create multiple versions of a mix, individual tracks, or stems simultaneously.

Forte! operates on a subscription-based and lifetime license model. It provides a free introductory plan with limited functionality, allowing users to process up to eight audio files, with paid tiers unlocking unlimited use. The company has secured seed funding to support its development and growth. A notable funding round in late 2024 raised approximately $333K-$347K from investors including 40Jemz Ventures, Bocconi University, and AFP Capital. The software is currently available for macOS and integrates exclusively with Pro Tools and Logic Pro.

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