Redefining Music Technology
Agus Hardiman is a award-winning music producer, audio educator, and plugin developer who has shaped Indonesia’s audio industry. As both an AMI Award-winning producer and Steinberg Certified Trainer, he merges technical expertise with creative innovation.
Creator of Monster Plugins
Agus’s brainchild, Monster Plugins, has become a secret weapon for producers seeking bold, cutting-edge sound design. His plugins—like Monster Drums, Monster Ethnica, and Monster Synth—are praised by Computer Music UK, Music Radar, and LANDR. The flagship Monster OctaChord earned 2nd place in KVR Audio’s global developer competition.
Behind every Monster Plugin is an army of Indonesian musicians/music producers and international sound sorcerers – you know who you are, so thank you!
Author of 1st Computer Music Book in Indonesia
Back in 2000, Agus Hardiman wrote Indonesia’s first computer music production bible – and suddenly every producer’s toolbox got a digital upgrade. This game-changing book didn’t just teach tricks; it sparked a revolution, transforming how an entire generation of Indonesian artists creates music.
Founder of ArtSonica
Through his Steinberg-accredited ArtSonica school, he’s trained thousands in music production and audio engineering in Indonesia. His YouTube tutorials at YouTube ArtSonica, have educated over 500,000 aspiring Indonesian producers nationwide.
Industry Collaborator
Agus has partnered with major brands like Korg, Steinberg, Yamaha, etc. while maintaining his mission to democratize music technology.
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