BEHIND SQUEEZE AUDIO
Hi, I’m Mark Koster.
I’m an audio producer, sound designer and the person behind Squeeze Audio. I love making music, experimenting with technology and finding smarter ways to work in the studio.
My background
For more than a decade, I’ve been working professionally in audio production and sound design, creating music, jingles and audio for radio, brands and creative projects.
Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to work on productions for names such as Hyundai, Suzuki, NRJ, BBC Radio 1, Studio Brussel and NPO Radio 2.
Working in audio every day has taught me how important a good workflow is. When you’re in the middle of creating something, the last thing you want is complicated software slowing you down.
I’ve always been just as interested in the tools behind the sound as the sound itself. I enjoy discovering clever solutions, improving everyday tasks and paying attention to the little details that make software a pleasure to use.
That curiosity eventually led me to start developing my own tools.
HOW IT STARTED
It started with VocalPilot.
Squeeze Audio wasn’t originally a business idea. It started with software I wanted to use myself.
One of my first projects was VocalPilot, an automation tool I developed to make repetitive studio tasks quicker and easier. It worked well for my own workflow, and before long, other producers I knew started asking if they could use it too.
Later came STRETCHR, a creative instrument born from another studio frustration. I wanted more control over short one-shot synth sounds, especially when playing them across the keyboard.
Seeing other producers interested in these tools made me realise that what I was building for myself could be useful to others as well. And that’s how Squeeze Audio started to grow.
MY APPROACH
Tools I’d use myself.
I believe good software should help you create, not make things more complicated.
That’s why I focus on practical features, clear interfaces and tools that solve real problems. Whether it’s saving time, improving a workflow or exploring a new sound, every product starts with something I’d genuinely want to use in my own studio.
I’ve put that same attention into this website, from the layout and product information to the shopping experience. I want finding and getting started with the right tools to feel just as straightforward as using them.
And I always enjoy hearing from people who use my software. Your feedback, ideas and suggestions are genuinely appreciated.
You focus on creating. I’ll focus on building the tools.
Built in my studio
I develop and test these tools while making music.
Less hassle
I want you creating, not searching through menus.
Made with love
I care about the sound, design and little details.
Tell me what you think
Your feedback helps me make the next version better.
MY WORKSPACE
Where I create and test.
This is my everyday workspace. It’s where I spend my days making music, producing audio and working on new ideas.
It’s also where I design, develop and test Squeeze Audio plugins and applications. From the first rough idea to the smallest details, everything gets tried in a real production environment.
What I enjoy most? Seeing other producers get excited about something I’ve made. That’s what keeps me coming up with new ideas.
Find something for your studio.
Explore the plugins and apps I’ve built and see what they could add to your workflow.