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Knock – From Vision to Reality

How TAP helped producer Decap transform his idea into a flagship plugin

"The Audio Programmer took my vision for a plugin and helped bring it into reality. My favorite part about working with TAP was that I always felt like the sky's the limit. If I can think it, they can help bring it to life."

Decap

Billboard Top 10 Producer, Plugins That Knock

The Challenge: Turning Vision into Impact

Decap came to us with a clear idea: a plugin that delivers punch, presence and vibe – something that producers could fire up and get tracks knock-ready without getting lost in knobs. The goal was ambitious: build a tool that’s powerful, intuitive, and true to the Knock brand – one that honours Decap’s creative vision and works seamlessly across platforms and workflows.

Crafting the Sound

We began with the DSP engine, dialing in the tone-shaping algorithms until Knock had the exact punch and energy Decap imagined. Every feature was tested and refined with real-world producer workflows in mind.

Designing the Experience

Once the sound was right, we turned to the UI design. Working closely with Decap, we built an interface that was clean, intuitive, and visually distinct – a plugin that looks as good as it sounds.

Expanding the Vision

Knock’s success inspired a standalone Clipper plugin, followed by iOS versions of both tools, making the sound accessible to producers anywhere – from the studio to mobile.

What we delivered

  • Scoping & Budgeting

‍We worked with Decap to shape his vision into a clear plan with milestones, timeline, and budget.

  • DSP Development & Fine Tuning

‍Our team crafted and refined the sound engine until it delivered the punch and energy he imagined.

  • UI Design

‍We collaborated on a clean, intuitive interface that matched the creative identity of Knock.

  • UI Implementation

‍We brought the designs to life in code, ensuring the plugin looked as good as it sounded.

  • Preset Management

‍Built-in preset features made it easy for users to save and recall their favorite settings.

  • Testing

‍Comprehensive QA across formats and systems ensured stability for release day.

  • Plugin Installers

‍Delivered cross-platform installers for Mac and Windows in VST3 and AU formats.

  • After-Release Support

‍We stayed involved after launch, helping refine and update the product as users came onboard.

  • iOS Versions

‍Expanded Knock and Clipper to iOS, bringing the same sound to mobile producers.