AudioGridderServer
AudioGridderServer is the server app for AudioGridder, letting a Mac host audio plugins for use from a DAW on another computer over a network.
What is AudioGridderServer?
AudioGridderServer is a macOS audio server application used to host plugins that can be accessed remotely from an AudioGridder client inside a DAW. It helps music producers and audio engineers offload plugin processing to another computer on the same network, which can be useful for spreading CPU load across multiple machines. The server supports VST2, VST3, and on macOS also Audio Unit plugins, and it includes tools for plugin management, settings, and usage statistics. Users commonly install it on a dedicated Mac or PC that acts as a plugin host while they work in recording, mixing, or sound design sessions from a separate workstation. AudioGridderServer is published by E47 and is aimed at studio workflows where remote plugin hosting and multi-machine production setups are useful.
Key features
- Host supported audio plugins for remote use from an AudioGridder client
- Offload plugin processing to another computer on the local network
- Manage which plugins are available through the server
- Support VST2, VST3, and Audio Unit plugins on macOS
- Run multiple server instances with separate server IDs
- View server settings, plugin management, and statistics from the app
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
AudioGridderServer is legitimate audio-production software, but it may request Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions on macOS so remote plugin interfaces can be shown and controlled. That access is normal for its purpose, yet it means the app can interact with on-screen plugin windows while it is running. Keep it only on systems you use for music production, limit access to trusted local networks, and remove its permissions if you stop using it.
Recommendation: Keep AudioGridderServer if you use AudioGridder for remote plugin hosting or shared studio processing. If you no longer use that workflow, you can remove the app and any leftover support files to free space and reduce background activity without affecting unrelated software.
Common paths
/Applications/AudioGridderServer.app
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