Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) is a music-related computer software and hardware supplier developed by Jason Linhart, Craig Finseth, Scott Layson Burson, Brian Hess.[1][2] It is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts and has created music software since 1984. In the mid-1980s, Mark of the Unicorn sold productivity software and several games for the Macintosh, Atari ST, and Amiga.
Products
Current
- Digital Performer
- AudioDesk
Past
- MINCE and SCRIBBLE, an Emacs-like editor and Scribe-like text formatter for CP/M machines. MINCE was also available for the Atari ST.[3]
- FinalWord word processor (sold and became Sprint).
- Professional Composer, one of the first graphical music-notation editors.
- Mouse Stampede, arguably the first arcade-style game available for the Apple Macintosh (1984).
- Hex game for the Atari ST and Amiga computers (released in 1985).
- The first FireWire Audio Interface for Mac and Windows.
- PC/Intercomm, VT100 emulator for the Atari ST.[4]
External links
References
- Motu Digital Performer Review PCMAG, 2024-02-07, retrieved 2025-09-23^
- MOTU 8Pre www.soundonsound.com, retrieved 2025-09-23^
- Software Update Atari Computer Enthusiasts of Columbus, Ohio Newsletter, February 1986^
- InfoWorld Jun 16, 1986^