SOFTWARE & PLATFORM
Brimstone Core
Developed independently by Christopher Swain, bringing decades of systems, networking and cybersecurity experience to a music platform built around ownership, practical playback and reuse of working hardware.
Built for people who
actually love the music.
What began as a modern way to use great Meridian equipment has grown into a complete Core and Control ecosystem for anyone who loves music, films and the memories around them.
HARDWARE & ELECTRONICS
Howard Electronics
Dr Trevor Howard Brearley and Howard Electronics collaborate on electronic design, measurement, interfaces, power-supply research and future combined Brimstone hardware prototypes.
THANK YOU TO THE TESTERS
Real hardware. Real feedback. Real progress.
Brimstone is shaped by people giving their time to test builds, report faults and say when the bloody play button doesn't do what it should.
We publish honest release states and known limits so the community knows what to expect.
OUR THINKING
Three things worth building around.
We aren't trying to make good equipment obsolete or turn your personal collection into a subscription.
Enjoy the music
Browse, play and remember the music you genuinely care about.
Keep what works
Old hi-fi, PCs and Macs can be capable and worth keeping.
Learn more →Tell the truth
Name the bugs, limits and partner gates instead of pretending they're all fixed.
Learn more →BE PART OF BRIMSTONE
Come along for the ride.
See what the accepted releases can do and help shape the next chapter of Brimstone.