Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) is a leading developer of music software and audio recording technology for personal computers. MOTU was founded in 1980 and has been developing music software since 1984.
Inspired by the Macintosh when it first appeared, engineers at MOTU developed one of the Macintosh's first music programs ever. Performer®, the music industry standard for MIDI sequencing, began shipping in 1985.
MOTU quickly emerged as a leader in music software development and now produces a full line of music and audio recording software and hardware products for Macintosh and Windows, including the popular 828mkII FireWire audio interface, Digital Performer audio sequencing software and MachFive universal sampler plug-in.
MOTU products appeal to all levels of music computer users, from weekend hobbyists to world-class recording studios. Top performing artists and film composers use MOTU products in their daily music-making. MOTU is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across from Boston, on the shores of the Charles river. Many engineers at Mark of the Unicorn are also talented musicians.