The World’s Fastest
Audio Operating System
1ms round-trip
Elk is an Audio Operating System developed from the ground up to deliver real time audio performances in embedded systems and remote networks.
Connecting Musicians
Elk opens the door to a new generation of connected musical instruments and audio devices. One where musicians get the best of software combined with the best of hardware in one and the same instrument.
VST
Elk is officially endorsed by Steinberg and is supported in the VST3 SDK, making Elk to perfect solution for companies interested in developing new digital hardware instruments.
Get your
Plugins on Hardware
Scalable performance that Matches your ambitions
Flexible to its core
With Elk hardware companies can move away from dedicated chips and use general purpose ARM and x86 CPUs without any compromise in terms of latency, performance and scalability.
Cut dev. time
Unlike dedicated DSP systems, the Elk SDK allows existing VST titles to be simply recompiled for Elk. Most developers get their titles running on Elk the same day they receive the SDK.
JUCE
Developing for hardware has never been simpler. Elk comes with full support for plugins written in JUCE, making it easier than ever before to get started creating new and exciting hardware instruments and audio applications.
5G
Due to its ultra low latency, Elk Audio OS has become a development platform for 5G audio applications. Working with our 5G partner Ericsson, Elk will open up completely new products and network services to connect musicians and equipment remotely over the internet in real time.
Get in sync
Elk comes with Ableton Link integration. It lets you play devices together with the freedom of a live band. Anyone can start and stop their part while others keep playing, and anyone can adjust the tempo and the rest will follow.
Fully Featured
Elk comes fully loaded with different connectivity options. This means your Elk Powered equipment integrates perfectly with existing instruments and devices.
Open Source Elk For Raspberry Pi
Get started
Get Development Kit
Elk for Raspberry Pi is the easiest way for you to get started exploring or prototyping with the Elk Audio OS. Our Development Kit includes everything you need to get started.
Github
Get the SDK
This way forward to get access to Elk Audio OS software & official documentation.
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