Transient Magnifier V1
Zero-latency selective dynamic enhancement
Zero-latency selective dynamic enhancement
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HOW DO I GET STARTED? Read through this FAQ. You can download the non-activated plugin and give it a try by clicking the "Download for..." buttons on this website. The plugin runs in trial mode with audio drop-outs unless activated. Tips/tricks and troubleshooting are at the bottom of this FAQ. License sales are final, so try it before buying it!
WHAT'S WITH THE HARDWARE OPTIONS ON THE DE-FEEDBACK PAGE? If you do not already have a suitable machine to run audio plugins for live sound reliably at low latency, we have some recommended options. However, we do not officially recommend running Transient Magnifier or any other plugins at the same time as De-Feedback on the same Option 1 or Option 2 computer, but this and other “regular” plugins can be run together on the same computer because they have a more normal CPU load. If you wish to run both De-Feedback and other plugin products at the same time, we recommend having a dedicated machine for De-Feedback (such as one of our recommended NUC computers) and another machine for everything else. However, the Waves Livebox can run both De-Feedback and other regular plugins together just fine. Note that our recommended NUC computers come preconfigured for the De-Feedback product at this time, but you can add Transient Magnifier to the Desktop, then reconfigure VST Host with only Transient Magnifier inserted, and save the configuration as a new performance. Then, you can switch performances to use either De-Feedback (alone) or other regular plugins. For more general information about using this plugin and our recommended hardware units, read through the FAQ for De-Feedback and watch the tutorial videos on YouTube, as much of the same information applies. Hardware sales adhere to the terms and conditions of each supplier. Cannot ship Option 1 or Option 2 computers to Russia or Ukraine, and cannot ship the Option 1 computer to India. Anybody anywhere can buy a license, and the computers ship globally within a few weeks if there are no supply chain issues at the moment.
WHAT IS THE LATEST VERSION OF THIS PLUGIN? Version 1.0.6 which you can verify in the plugin UI window > Show Menu > About. In VST Host specifically, click the "plugin edit" dial icon next to the blue info icon inside of the plugin instance box to open the UI window. Version history notes are at the bottom of this FAQ. Note that there are both Intel and Silicon versions, but you should try both and see which one works better on your machine regardless of which build you have.
WHICH IS BETTER, WINDOWS OR MAC? The plugin should perform well on both platforms. The Mac version is in "beta" mode because it is unsigned, which means there are extra security steps to get it to work, which you can find at the end of this FAQ.
WILL THE LICENSE WORK WITH BOTH MAC AND WINDOWS? Yes, the license is universal.
ARE WE WORKING ON LINUX, AAX OR OTHER FORMATS? Sell your Bitcoin, fund Alpha Labs, then maybe we will.
CAN I BUY THE LICENSE USING ANY DEVICE, EVEN MY PHONE? Yes, the license is just a set of numbers that appear on the screen at checkout, and are also emailed to you from Fastspring.
WHAT IS A PERPETUAL LICENSE? It lets you keep Version 1.x.x forever without having to periodically revalidate, but you should expect to only get access to free patches and sub-versions, not primary version upgrades.
HOW DO I ACTIVATE, AND WHAT IS THE LICENSE TIED TO? The license ties itself to your machine, combining certain hardware identifiers that are most likely to remain permanent over time. Before opening your DAW to activate the plugin, first make sure that you don't have any extra or temporary harddrives or other network devices or cards connected to the computer that are not a permanent part of the machine. Establish an internet connection, then open the DAW and activate the plugin by opening the UI window and clicking on Show Menu and then License Management. In VST Host specifically, click the "plugin edit" dial icon next to the blue info icon inside of the plugin instance box to open the UI window. Enter your credentials and click Activate. If any additional non-permanent hardware elements accidentally get included in the fingerprint for your machine license, this could cause problems for transfers/reactivations in the future if these hardware items come and go. We do not recommend running this plugin on virtual machines or copies of operating systems running on external portable drives, because their identifiers often shift over time. Before updating or reinstalling the OS or sending the computer in for physical repairs, deactivate the current license on the machine so that it can be successfully reactivated again at a later point. To deactivate, click Deactivate twice within one second. The license exists on your machine separately from the plugin and any DAW that you run, but can only be managed through the plugin UI. A lost or damaged machine generally means a permanently lost license, so be careful!
HOW MANY TIMES CAN I TRANSFER THE LICENSE TO ANOTHER MACHINE? There are no limits on the number of times that you can transfer licenses from machine to machine, even deactivating and reactivating the same machine.
IS THERE AN OFFLINE ACTIVATION/TRANSFER OPTION FOR MACHINES WITHOUT INTERNET? Yes, enter your license credentials, then click Activate three times and follow each of the prompts. For deactivations/transfers, click Deactivate twice within one second and follow the prompts. You'll need a USB key or other method of transferring text-based files between machines. Do not interrupt or cut short the activation or deactivation process or prematurely close the pop-up windows. Watch the YouTube video on this topic for De-Feedback, the process is the same for Transient Magnifier.
HOW DO I RUN PATCHES AND UPGRADES? To run a patch or upgrade, make sure the DAW is not open, delete the current plugin file and replace it with the new downloaded file in the same location, then reopen the DAW or restart your machine. You may need to rescan for plugins, and on Mac you may also need to first unquarantine the file, instructions for this are at the bottom of this FAQ. You may also want to download the latest VST Host folder by clicking the link below the intro video on this website and select the version associated with the recommended NUC hardware option you purchased through our site (Option 1 simply omits certain De-Feedback presets specific to Option 2 PRO capabilities), although be aware that this comes preconfigured for De-Feedback specifically as mentioned already. Make sure VST Host is not open, delete the current VST Host folder called "vsthostx64" from your Desktop and replace it with the new folder inside the downloaded .zip file also called "vsthostx64", then delete the .zip file. Open VST Host, and if it prompts you with a security warning, make sure you un-check the option to "Always ask before opening this file" and then run the program. Then, restart your machine to confirm that VST Host opens automatically after booting (a vsthost.exe shortcut is in the startup folder).
WHAT EXACTLY AM I BUYING? The plugin itself is fungible, it will operate on any machine in trial mode with periodic drops in audio without an active license. The paid license is tied to the specific machine you choose to run the plugin. The license is sold and emailed to you by Fastspring. Our recommended computer hardware options are offered and fulfilled through SNUC, and we recommend that you purchase a GEN4 Focusrite Scarlett audio interface and download/install the driver from our website. For the Option 1 computer, we recommend the Solo. For the Option 2 PRO computer, we recommend the 18i16. You can also purchase a different GEN4 or even GEN3 Focusrite Scarlett interface, or experiment with other digital connections, but custom setup and patching in VST Host may be required. GEN2 and older is not recommended. Be sure to watch the YouTube tutorial on how to configure VST Host in these ways.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ORDER ONE OF THE RECOMMENDED NUC HARDWARE COMBO OPTIONS? After you correctly fill out the computer request form (including the billing address of your payment method, if different than the shipping address), you will receive an automatic confirmation email for a successful form submission, and SNUC will contact you within a few business days and then send a direct payment link with applicable tax and shipping costs included. Feel free to explore alternative shipping options with the SNUC representative. By default, they will assume you are using it only for De-Feedback, so if there is any confusion, you can explain that you are using it for Transient Magnifier. Note that the Option 1 machine will fit into a 1U rackspace. For the Option 2 PRO machine, you can specify whether you would like the version with the tall or short chassis (if available); they operate identically, but only the short version will fit into a 1U rackspace. By selecting "any" chassis, SNUC will send you whatever version is available first. After payment, you will receive a tiny computer in the mail. Then, you will also receive any associated Focusrite analog USB interfaces in the mail that you ordered through the Sweetwater link.
WHEN THE NUC HARDWARE COMBO ARRIVES, WHAT DO I DO? First, plug the interface into any of the computer USB ports (except the USB-C port on the Option 1 machine, it has been unreliable in some circumstances). Make sure that the USB cables are high quality data transfer cables (preferably the ones that came with the unit), not merely charging style cables. Make sure the interface is switched on (if applicable), then connect the computer power cable to the computer. Things will boot automatically if you have a GEN3 interface. For GEN4 interfaces, you will need to download and install Focusrite Control 2 from the Focusrite website, but then afterward, go download and install the specific driver from the "Download Support Files" area on our website. You'll need an HDMI screen and USB keyboard/mouse, and preferably an internet connection to get started. Download Transient Magnifier and place it on the Desktop. Do not have any extra or temporary harddrives or other network devices or cards connected to the computer when you go to activate the plugin (if you do, unplug them and restart VST Host) because these items may accidentally get included in the fingerprint for your machine license, and this could cause problems in the future if they come and go. Inside VST Host, drag the plugin into a new or empty environment, click on the "plugin edit" dial icon just to the right of the blue info icon inside any plugin instance box to open the UI window, and then choose Show Menu > License Management and activate your plugin with your credentials. Custom environment configuration patching will be required. The first time you run things, you need to open the Focusrite control app associated with your unit's generation and apply any updates to the interface firmware that are available while connected to the internet. Then also go to Settings > System > Sound > More Sound Settings and then go into the Properties of the Focusrite interface on both the Playback and Recording tabs and make sure the use of the device is "disabled" so that the computer itself doesn't send any alerts out that interface during use. Save the current environment setup as a new performance. Then you can disconnect and turn off your internet, restart the machine and run it offline after that. We recommend disabling the wifi/Bluetooth and disconnecting the Ethernet, screen and keyboard/mouse during normal usage not only to cut down on CPU load from graphics rendering and port traffic, but because basically all antivirus protection has also been turned off in order to prioritize audio processing. To power off, briefly press and release the power button (do not press and hold the power button, as this may lead to file corruption), but if the machine accidentally loses power, when it comes back on or when you plug it back in, it will auto boot and recall the last used plugin setup saved as a performance in the DAW. You can select a different performance from the list or create/save your own. Always make sure the interface is connected (and turned on, if applicable) before powering on the computer; if it gets unplugged or turned off during use, plug it back in and turn it back on, then restart VST Host or the machine itself. Sometimes if there is a very short power outage (less than two seconds), the unit will not auto boot properly again and will need to be manually rebooted; best practice is to have a battery backup power supply. We also have found that multiple abrupt power losses can corrupt the VST Host file or wipe it entirely. In this case, we recommend keeping a backup copy of the vsthostx64 folder in Downloads so you can quickly replace it if needed.
HOW DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO RUN VST HOST? Watch the YouTube video tutorial for VST Host featuring De-Feedback by clicking on the YouTube icon on the website.
CAN I USE MY OWN COMPUTER HARDWARE TO RUN THIS PLUGIN? Sure, give it a try.
HOW MANY INSTANCES OF THE PLUGIN CAN I RUN ON MY COMPUTER? As many as your machine CPU will handle, given a certain buffer size.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE OR MESS UP MY PLUGIN? Download the latest version from our website and put it in the same place or folder it was before. If you have an active license, it’ll work fine again. Don’t change the file name or extension of the plugin, and don’t move or delete any of the folders or files that the plugin creates on your computer. Also, don't rename the computer or the account.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE OR MESS UP VST HOST? Download the latest version from our website in accordance with your hardware option. Make sure VST Host is not open, delete the current VST Host folder from your Desktop and replace it with the new folder inside the downloaded .zip file, then delete the .zip file. Open VST Host, and if it prompts you with a security warning, make sure you un-check the option to "Always ask before opening this file" and then run the program. Then, restart your machine to confirm that VST Host opens automatically after booting. Be aware that the performances are configured for Defeedback by default.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MESS UP MY WHOLE NUC? Download the new image file and load onto the machine to reset it to factory settings. There is a YouTube video that explains how to do this.
CAN I HAVE MULTIPLE PLUGIN FILES OR VERSIONS ON MY MACHINE AT ONCE? Don't try it, because having multiple of this plugin of either the same or different version or sub-version on your machine at the same time could crash the plugin. We recommend deleting the current version from your machine before downloading or placing versions of any kind on that machine. We designed the licensing system to work with only one plugin on a machine at a time, and we don’t know what could happen when there are two or more. It might cause a black hole and destroy the universe, so don’t risk it.
DOES IT HAVE LATENCY? No, the plugin runs at zero latency. The only latency you need to worry about is the latency introduced by your computer and audio I/O method.
WHAT DOES THIS PLUGIN DO? It uses a sophisticated algorithm to identify parts of the signal that are most likely to be transient content and it boosts them by the selected decibel amounts, and tries to leave everything else under the sensitivity threshold unchanged.
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT THAN TECHNIQUES LIKE PARALLEL COMPRESSION OR DYNAMIC EXPANSION? Other methods of transient boosting alter the signal in ways that distort the original sound generally. Our algorithm sounds natural and intuitive, and leaves the non-transient parts of the signal untouched.
IS THE PLUGIN LINEAR PHASE? Yes and no. It is linear phase generally, but the boosted portions of the signal themselves may not be completely linear phase, but they're close... let's call it a minimum phase product.
IS IT FULL QUALITY? Yes, it can operate at all the normal sample rates from 44.1k to 96k with any bit depth allowed by the DAW.
IS IT MONO OR STEREO? It will be mono or stereo depending on how your DAW audio channel is configured.
WHAT CAN I USE IT ON? You can use it on drums and percussion, instruments generally, and even vocals. You can use it on individual channels or a submix of channels such as a drum bus.
WHY DO SOME OF THE SLIDERS TURN RED ABOVE THE HALFWAY POINT? With more extreme settings, it is possible to cause artifacts in the signal. The red ranges indicate that artifacts are possible, although they may not be audible in all cases depending on the content of the signal. Use your ears and decide what sounds best.
IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT? Since the plugin essentially is in the business of boosting signal content, be aware that if audio feedback occurs on a channel with this plugin inserted, there is the potential for “runaway” feedback if the feedback itself triggers the boosting. We recommend putting a zero-attack hard limiter after this plugin and set the threshold to perhaps 5-10dB above peak signal content as a safety measure.
CAN I SELL MY LICENSE TO SOMEONE ELSE? Sure, but be aware that we only support our product up to two degrees of ownership transfer. This means that we support you and the next person you sell it to, but nobody after that. We also don't support renters, you are expected to be the line of support to renters if you rent out our products. Also note that it is against the Windows IoT Enterprise license agreement to make copies of the OS or disk.
CAN I SELL MY HARDWARE TO SOMEONE ELSE? Sure, but check the manufacturer's terms and conditions first.
DO WE HAVE DEALERS OR DISTRIBUTORSHIPS? Not at this time, but we do offer discounts on bulk license orders of ten or more.
DO WE HAVE EDUCATIONAL DISCOUNTS? Not at this time.
HOW CAN I HELP THIS PROJECT SUCCEED? Tell everyone you know about it! Post success stories on social media and tag Alpha Sound, our parent company. Also, let us know privately how we can improve the plugin, and be honest.
WHAT IS ALPHA LABS? Alpha Labs LLC is a software startup company. The plugins Alpha Labs develops were firstly intended for use by our parent company Alpha Sound, but are now available for sale to the public. Enjoy!
USING YAMAHA USB: To connect the computer to a Yamaha DM3 or DM7 console via USB, download the Yamaha Steinberg USB driver (pre-installed on our recommended NUC hardware options as of Jan 1, 2025) and select the Yamaha ASIO device in the DAW, then go to the ASIO control panel and set the mode to Standard and the latency to the lowest setting. On your Yamaha console, select the USB as the I/O. Make sure the console is on before the computer so that the DAW will automatically reconnect after a power cycle.
CAN I USE MIC AND/OR LINE LEVEL INPUTS ON THE RECOMMENDED OPTIONS? Yes, you can plug into either the XLR or the 1/4" inputs, then patch them accordingly in VST Host.
MAC VERSION DOESN'T SHOW UP. You need to "allow" it in Privacy & Security, and potentially also unquarantine it using the Terminal. Sometimes you need to attempt to open the file by right-clicking on it, just ignore the message about needing to select an application etc, go straight to Privacy & Security and click "allow" within 30 minutes. Visit the De-Feedback official user group on Facebook for additional information.
VST3 FILE SHOWS UP AS AN APPLICATION AND WON'T LOAD. Go to View Hidden Files or uncheck “Hide extensions for known file types” and see if the file extention says .vst3.exe and if so, delete the .exe part and try again.
TERRIBLE AUDIO DISTORTIONS FROM FOCUSRITE EVEN AFTER UPDATING FIRMWARE AND SUCH. Make sure your USB cable is a data transfer cable, not merely a charging cable, preferably the one that came with the original interface. Make sure you're using the recommended driver. If you're using your own machine, try increasing the latency (buffer size).
AUDIO SOUNDS A BIT LIKE A ROBOTIC TIN CAN. You likely have a parallel patch somewhere, make sure you aren't sending both an unprocessed and a processed version of the signal to the main output. On the Focusrite units, if applicable, make sure the "Direct" button is white, not green. As a test, mute the plugin and make sure all audio goes away; if not, there's a patching/routing problem.
ANYDESK HAS ADDRESS [1 811 905 542] OR [1 585 450 973], AND SOMETIMES DISCOVERS OTHER DE-FEEDBACK MACHINES. Click on hidden icons in lower right corner of screen, right click and close AnyDesk. Search Settings for "Add or Remove Programs" and uninstall AnyDesk. If desired, redownload and install AnyDesk.
V1.0.6 released on March 14, 2025.
Alpha Labs
Last Modified on June 9, 2026
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17.6. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any litigation is brought by either party in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation will be entitled to recover from the other party all the reasonable costs, attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred by such prevailing party in the litigation.
17.7. No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement will in no way be construed to be a present or future waiver of such provision, nor in any way affect the right of any party to enforce every such provision thereafter. The express waiver by us of any provision, condition or requirement of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any future obligation to comply with such provision, condition or requirement.
17.8. Equitable Remedies. You hereby agree that Alpha Labs would be irreparably damaged if the terms of this Agreement were not specifically enforced, and therefore you agree that we will be entitled, without bond, other security, or proof of damages, to appropriate equitable remedies with respect to breaches of this Agreement, in addition to such other remedies as we may otherwise have available to us under applicable laws.
17.9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the documents expressly incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Alpha Labs with respect to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether electronic, oral or written, between you and Alpha Labs with respect to the Software.
Last Modified on June 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains:
What information we collect about you
How we use that information
What information we share with others
Your rights and choices about your information
We are Alpha Labs LLC (“Alpha Labs”, “we”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy applies to De-Feedback, Transient Magnifier, and any other software or other services we may offer in the future. (we’ll refer to this as the “Service”).
By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please read our End User License Agreement as well, for general guidance about your use of the Service. Except as otherwise expressly agreed, this Privacy Policy and our End User License Agreement are the complete agreement between you and Alpha Labs.
We collect and process different types of personal data depending on how you interact with our Service. Here’s an overview of the information we collect:
When you interact with us, such as when you reach out to us via our contact form, we collect certain contact information such as your email address and name.
When you make purchases or other transactions through our Service, we or our payment processor collect certain payment and transaction information, including your payment method (which is only collected by our payment processor), geographic region and purchase history. Please note that we do not store complete payment card information - this is handled by our secure payment processors. Our payment processor is Fastspring, and data that they collect is covered under their Privacy Policy.
When you enter a license key into the Service, the Service collects certain identifying information such as information on your hardware in order to verify your license with the Softwarekey server. No personally identifiable information is collected. After that verification period, the Service itself does not collect any information beyond storing its own settings.
We use this information to comply with financial regulations, handle purchases, maintain purchase records, manage refunds and disputes, prevent fraudulent activity, and process transactions and subscriptions.
Payment Processors: We share data with our third-party payment processors (we use Fastspring for payment processing) partners to comply with financial regulations, detect suspicious transactions, handle chargebacks, handle payment disputes, manage subscriptions, prevent credit card fraud, prevent fraudulent transactions, process international payments, process payments and transactions, process refunds, validate billing information, and verify payment methods.
Security Partners: We share data with certain security partners to host our services and store your data securely, prevent spam and abuse, manage databases and infrastructure, deliver content efficiently, manage user authentication, and provide content delivery services.
We only keep your personal data as long as it’s required to provide you with the Service. Sometimes a longer period might be required by law. After that, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable time.
Please note that we may retain some data, if necessary to:
resolve disputes,
enforce our user agreements,
follow any technical and legal requirements related to the Service.
We don’t knowingly collect any personal data from children under the age of 13. We also don’t knowingly allow them to create accounts, sign up for newsletters, make purchases, or use the Service.
We may also limit our personal data processing for EU users between 13 and 16.
We take children’s privacy seriously and encourage parents to play an active role in their children’s online experience. If you have any concerns about your child’s personal data, please contact us at support@alphalabsaudio.com.
We believe in giving users control over their personal data. This section outlines your rights (some of which may be based on where you reside) and how to exercise them.
Regardless of your location, you have the right to:
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt out of marketing communications
Access and update your account information
Control cookie settings through your browser
Manage notification preferences
If you would like to exercise any of those rights, please email us at support@alphalabsaudio.com. We may ask for additional info to verify that you’re the owner of that data.
We are regulated under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies across the European Union. We are responsible as a controller of personal data for GDPR purposes.
Additionally, UK residents have similar rights to the above under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on your rights under the UK GDPR, you can visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website at www.ico.org.uk.
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection law, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent. For personal data collected when you provide it to us directly, we may rely on your explicit consent. In these situations, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time (see “How to Contact Us” below).
Contractual Obligations. We process specific sets of your data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you. This encompasses actions like account creation, operating financial aspects of the Service, and general Service operations and delivery.
Legitimate Interests. For certain data processing activities, we rely on our legitimate business interests. This includes activities like Service error correction, updates, and improvements, and ensuring a safe user environment.
Legal Compliance. There are instances where we’re legally mandated to process your data. This could be due to regulatory requirements, legal requests, or for the prevention of fraud and illegal activities.
Under the GDPR, EU and UK residents have several important rights:
You can request a copy of your personal data
You can ask us to correct that personal data, delete it, or request that we use it only for certain purposes.
If you’ve consented to our processing, you can change your mind and ask us to stop using your personal data. For example, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time – just click the link in each marketing email.
In some circumstances, you can ask us not to use automated processing or profiling about you.
If you would like to exercise any of those rights, please email us at support@alphalabsaudio.com. We may ask for additional info to verify that you’re the owner of that data.
Also, in some cases where the law requires it, we may not be able to help with the above requests.
For residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws (including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, and Oregon), you may have additional rights, depending on your state’s law. These include:
Request a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of your personal data
Receive your data in a portable format
Targeted advertising
Sale of personal data
Profiling and automated decision-making
In addition to the above rights, we also agree to the following with respect to US users’ personal data:
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
We do not sell personal data as defined by state privacy laws
We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal effects
We protect sensitive personal data with additional safeguards
In addition to the above rights, for California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.
If you would like to exercise any of those rights, please email us at support@alphalabsaudio.com. We may ask for additional info to verify that you’re the owner of that data.
For Canadian residents, we are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). PIPEDA’s ten fair information principles include accountability, identifying purposes, consent, limiting collection, limiting use, disclosure and retention, accuracy, safeguards, openness, individual access, and challenging compliance.
Under PIPEDA, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:
Right to Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request a copy of that information.
Right to Rectification: If you believe that any of the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have previously provided your consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Please note that withdrawing your consent may affect our ability to provide certain services to you.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you have the right to request the deletion or removal of your personal information from our records.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that information to another organization.
If you would like to exercise any of those rights, please email us at support@alphalabsaudio.com. We will respond to your request or inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws. We may ask for additional info to verify that you’re the owner of that data.
Please note that there may be limitations on these rights as set out in PIPEDA or other applicable laws.
We are regulated under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (“LGPD”), which applies to Brazilian residents.
Under the LGPD, Brazilian residents have several important rights:
Know when we use your personal data
Access your personal data, correct any errors, or delete your personal data
Anonymize, block, or delete data that we don’t need or are not processing in compliance with the LGPD
Request we transfer your data to another provider
Be informed about who we share your data with
Be informed about your ability to deny consent and any consequences
To revoke your consent
These rights apply to any personal data collected or processed in Brazil, as well as any personal data processed for the purpose of providing goods or services in Brazil.
If you would like to exercise any of those rights, please email us at support@alphalabsaudio.com. We may ask for additional info to verify that you’re the owner of that data.
Our headquarters is in the United States. No matter where you live, by using the Service you consent to the processing and transfer of your personal data in and to the United States. This processing will be under the privacy policies of third parties that we share personal data with.
If you would like more information, please contact us (see “How to contact us” below).
We have taken steps and put security measures in place to prevent the accidental loss or misuse of personal data. The most important security measure we take is that we limit how much information we collect, if we collect any at all.
For example, we limit access to those who have a genuine business need. Those processing your information will do so only in an authorized manner.
We use other security measures, as well:
Anti-virus software
Business Continuity Plan
Encryption at rest
Encryption in transit
Firewall
Lastly, we have procedures in place to deal with any suspected data security breach. We’ll notify you and any applicable regulator of a suspected data security breach when legally required.
We hope that we can resolve any questions or concerns you raise about our use of your personal data.
Please contact us at support@alphalabsaudio.com to let us know if you have questions or concerns. We will do our best to resolve the issue.
For EU residents, the GDPR also gives you right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. You may do this in the EEA state where you live, work, or where any alleged infringement occurred.
We last updated this Privacy Policy on June 9, 2026.
We may make further updates from time to time, which will be reflected in the latest version posted on the Service. For major changes, if we have your email address on file, we will inform you via email. Otherwise, we will post a message on our website or social media pages about the change.
Please contact us if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data.
You can do so using the following contact info:
Email: support@alphalabsaudio.com
Postal Mail: 5394 Seeger Ln SE, Salem, OR 97306
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