The most horrible plugin company names?

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

Would be nice to hear the story behind the names

I think that would be more interesting.

What compelled someone to name their company 'Chicken Systems'? They make a sample converter/mapper program.

It might have something to do with the company founder being called Alexander Chicken

[Numanoid]

Would be nice to hear the story behind the names

I think that would be more interesting.

What compelled someone to name their company 'Chicken Systems'? They make a sample converter/mapper program.

It might have something to do with the company founder being called Alexander Chicken

So why didn't he call the company Alex Systems or Lex Systems or Xander Systems

He is particularly proud of being of Chicken stock ?

[Cyoon]

what about Cycling 74 btw? Sounds pretty random as well doesn't it?

And what do you think are the best company names?

[WilliamK]

Wusik is a pretty stupid name

well, here's the story behind the name, just in case.

My name is Guilherme Kalfelz, my nick has been William since the 1990's, so WilliamK more exactly.

I took the name MUSIC and rotated the M to become the W from my nick, and the last letter K from my last name. Therefore WusiK

Cheers

[fluffy_little_something]

WOK, always makes me think of the Asian cooking vessel

Native Instruments, I used to confuse NI with National Instruments

KX77Free, it sounds so cheap and meaningless.

KV331Audio, odd name for all those who are not familiar with classical music, like me

[sfxsound3]

Generally everything with 'audio', 'DSP', 'pro', 'soft' or 'i'. Also 'xt', 'XL', 'XXL', etc.

[pepelogu]

The first that comes to mind is U-he. Great plugs, silly name.

[Zombie Queen]

WOK, always makes me think of the Asian cooking vessel

Yeah, me too. That's not really horrible, although recalls images and scents of deep fat fried things.

As mentioned, Bullshit Audio guy nailed it. When you think about it, he might, as well, nailed the best company name.
Second place, "Cock OS", seriously... grow up.
Third place, Admiral Quality, it might be a joke, but sounds a tad too serious. General MIDI, would work better... Duke Bestest? Count Finest? Commodore Awesome?

Honorable mention, Melda. He could have used his real name, which sounds very good in the context, IMO. Melda sounds a bit like moldy fruit salad, something gooey and falling apart... hard to describe, but you can sense, that something is very wrong in there.

[sqigls]

and again, i think ANALog OBSESSION kinda takes the cake

[Armadillo]

I haven't read the thread so it might have been mentioned but I've always thought Pettinhouse was a poor choice of name.
I know the dev's surname is Pettinao but why not use the whole surname then.

[el-bo (formerly ebow)]

and again, i think ANALog OBSESSION kinda takes the cake

That reminds me...

Back in the day, I used to own 'Ultra Analog' (A.A.S). When it was loaded into Logic's channel strip, it was shortened to 'Ultra Anal' Made even funnier, imo, 'cause it comes from a company that could easily be pronounced as "Arse!"

[funky lime]

Nomad Factory used to have a product line called ASS (Analog Signature Suite, or Series, I forget). It was later changed to Analog Signature Pack instead.

[aMUSEd]

Wusik is a pretty stupid name

well, here's the story behind the name, just in case.

My name is Guilherme Kalfelz, my nick has been William since the 1990's, so WilliamK more exactly.

I took the name MUSIC and rotated the M to become the W from my nick, and the last letter K from my last name. Therefore WusiK

Cheers

Yes I did realise that, but the name itself just sounds ridiculous to me.

[Numanoid]

WOK, always makes me think of the Asian cooking vessel

That is a great name, frying up some tasty plugs like WOK do

[jancivil]

I find 'Admiral Quality' pretty funny. It makes me think you make refrigerators or TVs but hey...

The only thing I've noticed real negatively was 'COCKOS', like really?