Mark of the Unicorn

Mark of the Unicorn

Industry	Computers
Founded	1981[ citation needed ]
Headquarters	Cambridge, Massachusetts
Products	Music software Computer software Computer hardware
Website	motu.com

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).^{[ citation needed ]}
• Professional Composer, one of the first graphical music-notation editors.
• Mouse Stampede, arguably the first arcade-style game available for the Apple Macintosh (1984).^{[ citation needed ]}
• Hex game for the Atari ST and Amiga computers (released in 1985).
• The first FireWire Audio Interface for Mac and Windows.^{[ citation needed ]}
• PC/Intercomm, VT100 emulator for the Atari ST. ^[4]

References

1. "Motu Digital Performer Review". PCMAG. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
2. "MOTU 8Pre". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
3. "Software Update". Atari Computer Enthusiasts of Columbus, Ohio Newsletter. February 1986.
4. InfoWorld Jun 16, 1986

External links

• Official website