About Us

“True innovation lies in those who’ll truly dare to challenge the status quo”

Ugritone offers audio-tools made by a Finish-German-team of metal maniacs.

We are making plugins, virtual instruments and soundpacks for music producers. Here at Ugritone we believe that quality music tools belong to everyone which is why you’ll find our products at an affordable rate. 

Metal and Hard Rock are more than just music genres—they are movements with deeply dedicated communities. Not only do these styles have a massive global fanbase, but a remarkable number of those fans actively play music themselves. Whether on stage, in rehearsal rooms, or in home studios, metal musicians are constantly seeking tools that help them achieve the sound they love.

One of the defining traits of metal and hard rock fans is their loyalty—to their favorite bands, to specific gear, and to the signature sounds that define the music they are passionate about. Whether it’s a legendary amplifier, a trusted drum kit, or a go-to VST instrument, musicians want tools that deliver the quality they expect while staying true to the essence of the genre.

Bastian Emig (Drummer, Label Lead)

Bastian is the Drummer of Van Canto and studio and live musician for countless productions from Punkrock to Metal - one of the most energetic and musical drummers of our time. His dynamic style and great joy of playing inspire bands and audiences alike. Bastian is the label lead of Ugritone, which basically means he has to do everything from setting up drums, playing samples, editing audio, video and texts, keeping Charlie happy (like he did countless times as a drummer in productions!) and shaping the whole universe of Ugritone and Klangmacht with the help of the German/Finish team of Ugritone.

Charlie Bauerfeind (Producer)

All Plugins of the Klangmacht series are masterfully shaped by legendary producer Charlie Bauerfeind, one of the most renowned metal producers who has worked with Helloween, Blind Guardian, Saxon, Hammerfall, and many more.  Charlie is a powerhouse in metal production, renowned for his impeccable ear and dynamic approach. With Klangmacht he turns his 35-years of experience into plugin ideas, keeping Bastian, Toni and the whole team busy building new stuff.

Toni Kauko (Original Founder, Programmer)

Some might say this dude's a bit wacky. Toni's a Jack-of-all-trades and has always been. From the very young age, he was concentrating more into creating stuff than socializing with people, lived most of his youngster life in the countryside, Where there wasn't much else to do besides building and inventing. Music's been a part of his life all the way from childhood. He began by playing piano for a couple of years, then got drums, couple of years after got a guitar, and started composing and singing from the age of 14. There's around 40 to 50 songs written by him but just a portion of them published. Toni's a computer geek too, but 'not that much'. First touch with C++ was with our first plugin. But as a DIY-dude Toni just said "Chill, I'm on it", and couple of weeks later (and hundred's of hours bashing his head to the wall) came up with a beta version of the KVLT Drums. Toni loves singing, playing music, doing all sorts of crafts, gaming and spending time with his friends and family. He's definitely paving his own path, disliking doing things that doesn't develop him as a person or advance his dreams.