EULA / Public Preview Terms

Document language: English
Document revision: 2026-07-10
Product family: Cobalt Series (Cobalt Drift Neo 1.1 / other products 0.9.0)
Provider: Synth Studio Neo

Introduction

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your evaluation and use of Cobalt Series software distributed by Synth Studio Neo (the “Provider”), including Cobalt Drift Neo, Cobalt Space Neo, Cobalt Feedback Neo, Cobalt Filter Neo, Cobalt Clipper Neo, and Cobalt Limiter Neo (together, the “Software”), in their current published form (Cobalt Drift Neo 1.1 / other products 0.9.0) unless a product-specific notice says otherwise.

These Terms are not a formal commercial end-user license agreement for any future paid edition. Timing of a commercial release, pricing, licensing or authentication methods, and delivery format are undetermined.

By installing, launching, or using the Software, you (“User”) are deemed to have agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Software.

Product packages may also include product-specific Public Preview Terms. If a bundled product-specific document conflicts with this page for that product, the bundled document controls for that product.

Article 1 — Definitions

Scope of the Software — The relevant Cobalt Series build (Cobalt Drift Neo Version 1.1 / other products Version 0.9.0), including applicable Windows 64-bit VST3 and/or CLAP editions, accompanying documentation, presets, and updates. The Software is provided as an in-development evaluation / Public Preview release, except where a product is expressly described as a free plugin.
Commercial Version — A future official release that the Provider may offer for a fee or through other means determined separately. No Commercial Version is guaranteed.
User Works — Music, recordings, mixes, and other works created by the User using the Software.

Article 2 — Status of these Terms

These Terms apply to your use of the Software.
If a Commercial Version or later edition is offered, its terms may be defined separately.
These Terms do not guarantee that a Commercial Version will be made available, nor do they guarantee pricing, a release date, authentication, or continued free distribution.

Article 3 — License grant

The Provider grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, limited license to use the Software only within the scope of these Terms. This license does not transfer ownership of the Software to you.

Article 4 — Permitted use

Subject to these Terms, you may use the Software for:

Creating, auditioning, and testing music, audio, and related User Works
Personal and commercial use of User Works (including recording, distribution, sale, and live performance)
Creating backups for private use

Subject to applicable law and third-party rights, you own your User Works. The Provider does not restrict your use of music, recordings, mixes, or similar output created with the Software, whether for personal or commercial purposes.

Rights in the Software itself, presets, GUI, names, documentation, and related materials remain with the Provider.

Article 5 — Prohibited conduct

You must not:

Redistribute, publicly upload, share, lend, or sublicense the Software or any part of it
Copy, modify, translate, or create or publish copies that are substantially identical to the Software without authorization
Attempt to circumvent or remove technical restrictions (including time limits)
Extract source code, or analyze, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer the Software for the purpose of creating a substantially similar copy, except where expressly permitted by applicable law
Use the Software for unlawful purposes, infringement of third-party rights, distribution of malware, or other purposes contrary to public policy, morality, or applicable law
Use the Software name, logo, screen design, or similar elements in a manner likely to cause confusion without the Provider’s permission

Article 6 — Software limitations and product notes

Unless a product-specific notice says otherwise:

Evaluation / Public Preview builds are provided free of charge for evaluation and trial purposes.
Some evaluation builds mute audio output after approximately 15 minutes and require reload to continue. Follow the notices in the product package, manual, or in-app guidance.
Cobalt Clipper Neo is provided as a free plugin. It is not positioned as a paid-product demo. Providing it free does not guarantee future paid editions or perpetual free distribution.
Features, specifications, sound, stability, compatibility, presets, GUI, and documentation may change without notice.
Current Public Preview materials target Windows 64-bit. A macOS version is not available at this time.

Article 7 — Intellectual property

Copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights in the Software belong to the Provider or rightful owners. You acquire no rights beyond those expressly granted under these Terms.

Article 8 — Third-party software

The Software is developed using third-party software including JUCE 8. For license terms, copyright notices, and trademark notices, see Third Party Notices and any notices bundled with each product package.

Article 9 — Disclaimer of warranties

The Software is provided “as is.”

Except where prohibited by applicable law, the Provider makes no express or implied warranties regarding the Software, including fitness for a particular purpose, uninterrupted operation, compatibility in all environments, correction of defects, or results of use.

Before using the Software in important DAW projects, back up project files, presets, audio data, and similar materials. You are responsible for verifying operation in your environment.

Article 10 — Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Provider is not liable for loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, indirect damages, special damages, or consequential damages arising from or related to use or inability to use the Software.
The foregoing does not apply to liability arising from the Provider’s willful misconduct or gross negligence, or to liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
The Software is provided free of charge in Public Preview. If the Provider is liable in connection with the Software, that liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law, except for liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Article 11 — Feedback

You may send feedback such as bug reports, improvement suggestions, or general comments through methods announced by the Provider. The current preferred method is SoundCloud Direct Message: https://soundcloud.com/itdhitqqxjec.
If you send feedback, the Provider may use it for product improvement, quality enhancement, and specification review.
Sending feedback does not entitle you to compensation, consideration, a Commercial Version, or any other benefit.
Do not include personal information that is not necessary. The Provider will handle personal information contained in received feedback only to the extent needed to review, improve, or respond regarding the Software.

Article 12 — Support and updates

The Provider has no obligation to provide support, maintenance, updates, or feature additions. The Provider may offer them at its discretion, and may change, suspend, or discontinue distribution of the Software.

Article 13 — Personal information

The Software operates primarily in your local environment. The Provider designs the Software not to collect personal information beyond what is necessary for normal use. See also the Privacy Policy.

Article 14 — Termination and amendment

If you breach these Terms, the Provider may terminate this license. After termination, you must stop using the Software and delete installed copies.
The Provider may amend these Terms in response to version updates, changes in delivery format, legal reforms, or similar reasons. Continued use after amendment constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms.
Provisions that should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimer of warranties, limitation of liability, and feedback) remain in effect.

Article 15 — Governing law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any dispute relating to these Terms or the Software shall be resolved in a competent court in Japan, in accordance with applicable law.

Product information

Developer: Synth Studio Neo
Products: Cobalt Drift Neo, Cobalt Space Neo, Cobalt Feedback Neo, Cobalt Filter Neo, Cobalt Clipper Neo, Cobalt Limiter Neo
Version focus: Cobalt Drift Neo 1.1 / other products 0.9.0