Tech riderRev. 7 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onMac, Web, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Collaboration modeasync
- 4Real-time audioNo
- 5DAW integrationsync
- 6Version historylimited
- 7Review commentsYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: sterio.fm
Overview
Sterio is ranked #15 of 28 in music collaboration software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.
Sterio plans and pricing
All plansCompared on music collaboration software
Facts
- Product
- Sterio is an online music collaboration platform where musicians share ideas, add musical contributions, and develop tracks together.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Free access
- The homepage says users can start collaborating and create a free account for free.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- Users can post a beat, riff, vocal, or unfinished song, then record a musical contribution in response.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Plugin
- The Sterio Plugin plays a track’s stems in sync with a DAW, lets users record a new part, and returns that take to the collaboration.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The plugin is available for macOS and Windows x64.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- The macOS installer supports major DAWs that support AU or VST3; the Windows download includes a VST3 plugin.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Named DAWs
- The plugin page names Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, Reaper, Studio One, and Cubase as DAWs users can work in.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Setup limit
- The plugin should be loaded on an instrument or MIDI track, not an audio track.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Different DAWs
- The homepage says collaborators do not need the same DAW because they collaborate through audio and the plugin plays stems in sync with each user’s DAW.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy states that data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and describes access controls, regular audits, and industry-standard cloud security practices.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy controls
- The privacy policy says users can make tracks private or public, control who can collaborate, and request account and data deletion.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations and providers
- The privacy policy names Cloudflare R2 and CDN for file storage and delivery, Google Analytics for usage analytics, and Stripe for payment processing.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The plugin page directs users to collaboration guides or contact support for installation, setup, or DAW routing help.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The maker describes Sterio as being for musicians, artists, and producers, including producers who want collaboration through the app and production work in their existing DAW.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Sterio is an online music collaboration platform where musicians share ideas, add musical contributions, and develop tracks together.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Collaboration flow
- Users can browse or post a beat, riff, vocal, or unfinished song, add a musical part, and keep developing the track together.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The site presents Sterio for musicians, artists, producers, and indie artists seeking collaborators.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- DAW plugin
- The plugin plays stems from a Sterio track in sync with a DAW transport so users can record a new part and bring that take back to the collaboration.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Plugin compatibility
- The macOS installer supports major DAWs that support AU or VST3; the Windows x64 download contains a VST3 plugin.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Cross-DAW collaboration
- The site says collaborators can work through audio without sharing a DAW session or using the same DAW.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Data providers
- The privacy policy names Cloudflare R2 and CDN for file storage and delivery, Google Analytics for usage analytics, and Stripe for payment processing.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- User content rights
- The terms say users retain rights to original content they create and upload, while granting Sterio a broad license to host, stream, display, distribute, and make it available for collaboration.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Account age limit
- The terms say users must be at least 13 years old to create an account.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
- Data deletion
- The privacy policy says deleted content is permanently deleted within 30 days of a deletion request, though collaborated content may be retained longer due to collaboration relationships.sterio.fm · 7 Oct 2026
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Sources
- sterio.fm· checked 7 Oct 2026
- sterio.fm/plugin· checked 7 Oct 2026
- sterio.fm/privacy· checked 7 Oct 2026
- sterio.fm/about· checked 7 Oct 2026
- sterio.fm/terms· checked 7 Oct 2026