BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Dive into a world of pioneering electronic textures, historic soundscapes and rare experimental FX from the legendary sound design lab.

By Spitfire Audio

synthesizer
Per month
$9.99
Months to own
20
Free trial
7 days
Formats
AAX, AU, Standalone, VST
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Pioneering Sound Design

Sculpt your own sonic future with the legacy of the BBC's visionary sound design lab — the engine behind the weird and wonderful music and effects of Doctor Who and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Explore an extensive toolkit of unique experimental sounds and textures available exclusively and for the first time in history outside of London's Maida Vale Studios.

And more...

  • Archive Content

    Archive Content

    Decades of music and sound effects from the workshop, collated by Mark Ayres and chopped, warped and recombined by Spitfire Audio.

  • Junk Percussion

    Junk Percussion

    A variety of bizarre percussion provided by drummer Kieron Pepper, as well as lampshades inspired by Delia Derbyshire.

  • Tape Loops

    Tape Loops

    Long performances of textures, tonal or atonal, made by synths, found sounds, guitars and more.

  • Vintage Synths

    Vintage Synths

    A wide range of legendary, rare vintage synths, including the VCS3, Roland Sys100, EMS Vocoder, Arp Odyssey

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BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Spitfire Audio

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$199.80 full price

$9.99 /mo. for 20 months

Try free for 7 days

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No interest or hidden fees • Cancel any time

Product Information

For 40 years, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop was the place to go for the sound of the impossible – the unruly engine behind the music and effects of Doctor Who, the Goon Show, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and countless other BBC productions. It was a place of other worlds, and of other sounds. Reanimating this abundant legacy, the essence of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop is now available for the first time – with unprecedented access to its home: London’s Maida Vale studios.

Featuring:

  • 98 ready-to-play presets
  • Archive Content: Decades of music and sound effects from the workshop, collated by Mark Ayres and chopped, warped and recombined by Spitfire Audio.
  • Maida Vale & Found Sounds: Exploring and sampling the building in the spirit of the Workshop.
  • Junk Percussion: A variety of bizarre percussion provided by drummer Kieron Pepper
  • Synths: VCS3, Roland Sys100, EMS Vocoder, Arp Odyssey
  • Tape Loops: Long performances of textures, tonal or atonal, made by synths, found sounds, guitars and more
  • Misc: Tuned Percussion, Skeleton Guitar and Warps
  • See the full features list on Spitfire Audio's website here.

Compatible with macOS and Windows.
Available as AAX, AU, Standalone, and VST.

System Requirements

Splice Requirements

While renting software through Splice, the Splice Desktop App must be opened every three days. The current operating system requirements for Splice Desktop are:

  • — macOS 12+
  • — Windows 10+

Learn more about the Splice Desktop App's operating system requirements.

FAQs

How does Rent-to-Own work?

Try BBC Radiophonic Workshop free for 7 days, then pay for it in 20 monthly payments. Once you've paid it off, you'll redeem a lifetime license and the plugin is yours forever. You can also pay off your remaining balance at any time to own it sooner.

Is this the full version of BBC Radiophonic Workshop?

Yes, your copy of BBC Radiophonic Workshop will offer the complete range of features you find in those purchased directly from Spitfire Audio, and will be the most up-to-date version of the software.

Is there any interest or extra charge?

There's no interest, extra charge, or hidden fee associated with the Rent-to-Own model. You will pay roughly the same amount through Rent-to-Own as you would if you were to buy BBC Radiophonic Workshop directly from Spitfire Audio at a non-discounted price.

What happens if I cancel my plan?

If you cancel your plan, you will keep access to your BBC Radiophonic Workshop plan until the end of your current billing cycle. For so long as Splice offers the product, you may resume your plan and continue your payments.

Will I get access to the newest BBC Radiophonic Workshop updates?

Yes, your Rent-to-Own plan will give you seamless updates to the latest versions of BBC Radiophonic Workshop via the Splice desktop app.

Can I install BBC Radiophonic Workshop on multiple computers?

You can install your copy of BBC Radiophonic Workshop on up to 2 computers.