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Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026

FMOD Studio

Ch 037.8of 23 Game Audio Middleware
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · free trial
  3. 3Spatial audioYes
  4. 4Interactive musicYes
  5. 5Dialogue managementYes
  6. 6Supported game enginesUnity, Unreal Engine, custom game engines
  7. 7Runtime platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, tvOS, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
  8. 8Localization toolsYes
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Overview

FMOD Studio is ranked #3 of 23 in game audio middleware on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

FMOD Studio plans and pricing

All plans
Indie Free per game; free or $2,000/title Development budget under $600k · free when company revenue is under $200k/year · lifetime distribution rights · all FMOD features and platforms · FMOD logo required · forum support fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Basic $6,000 once per game Development budget between $600k and $1.8M · lifetime distribution rights · all FMOD features and platforms · FMOD logo required · 1 year of email support fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Premium $18,000 once per game Development budget over $1.8M · lifetime distribution rights · all FMOD features and platforms · FMOD logo required · 2 years of email support fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on game audio middleware

Free plan
Yesfmod.com
Spatial audio
Yesfmod.com
Interactive music
Yesfmod.com
Dialogue management
Yesfmod.com
Supported game engines
Unity, Unreal Engine, custom game enginesfmod.com
Runtime platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, tvOS, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switchfmod.com
Localization tools
Yesfmod.com
Audio streaming
Yesfmod.com

Facts

Purpose
FMOD Studio is an end-to-end solution for creating adaptive game audio and playing it in-game through the FMOD Engine.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Audio design
Its event editor supports instruments, effects, randomization, modulation, multitrack music, and automated effects.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Mixer
The mixer routes signals, applies DSP effects to event groups, and uses prioritized snapshots for dynamic mixing.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Profiler
The built-in profiler can capture and simulate gameplay and inspect events, 3D positions, parameters, API calls, voice, levels, and CPU usage.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Live iteration
Live Update lets users monitor levels and snapshots and hear changes on a connected game device in real time.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Integrations
FMOD Studio is ready to use with Unity and Unreal and can integrate with other engines through its API.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Programming APIs
The product page says custom-engine integration can use the C++ or C# versions of the API.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Team workflow
The product page lists shared presets, integrated source control, and profiler sessions for communication with outsourced sound teams.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
New features
Studio 2.03 lists Multiband Dynamics, Spectral Sidechaining, Property Seek Speed, wet/dry/bypass controls on effects, and a Spectrum Analyzer.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Supported authoring downloads
FMOD's Unity integration tutorial directs users to download the FMOD Studio authoring tool for Windows or Mac.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Download access
The download page asks users to sign in to view downloads.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Privacy and security
Firelight Technologies says it follows the Australian Privacy Principles and stores personal information in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support
FMOD lists free community forum support and email technical support for licensed users; licensing includes one year of email support with Basic and two years with Premium.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026
Non-game licensing
FMOD says non-game projects, including automotive, embedded systems, simulators, and hardware installations, require custom license pricing by contacting sales.fmod.com · 29 Sept 2026

Company

Headquarters
Melbourne, Australiafmod.com · 23 Sept 2026

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