TANGO
by Monakai
Tango by Monakai Real-Time Network Audio Bridge
"Stream audio between DAWs as if you were in the same room."
Tango is a peer-to-peer network audio bridge VST3 plugin for Windows. Insert it on a track, pick a remote user, and stream pristine audio in real time — no cloud bounce, no complicated routing, no session files.
Perfect for remote production, online lessons, co-writing sessions, and live feedback. Remember: it takes two to Tango.
Connect with Tango By Monakai.
VST and VST3 are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, registered in Europe and other countries.7-day free trial · No credit card required · Works with any VST3 host
What Tango Does
- Sends stereo audio from your DAW to another Tango user in real time
- Receives stereo audio from a remote Tango user directly into your session
- Low-latency direct UDP audio path between peers
- Simple username-based connection — no IP addresses to remember
- Works inside any VST3-compatible DAW on Windows 10/11
- Fully VST3 compliant for broad DAW compatibility
- Automatic 7-day trial on first login for every new account
- Monthly, yearly, and lifetime license options after trial
- Secure Monakai account login with encrypted signaling
How It Works
Create Your Account
Sign up free at Monakai Audio. Your account activates the 7-day Tango trial instantly.
Install the VST3 Plugin
Download the VST3 and place it in your Common Files VST3 folder. VST and VST3 are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
Log In Inside Your DAW
Open Tango on a track, enter your Monakai username and password, and click Start.
Connect to Anyone
Type the remote user's Monakai username and track number. Audio flows both ways.
Choose Your License
Trial
7-day full access on every new account. No credit card required.
Monthly
Cancel anytime. Full Tango access for one month.
Yearly
Best value for regular collaborators. Save vs monthly.
Lifetime
Pay once, use forever. Includes future updates.
Why Cloud-Based and Network-Connected VST3 Plugins Are the Future
The music industry is moving toward cloud-based plugins and network-connected VST3 plugins that let creators work together without being in the same room. Tango by Monakai is built for this new reality: a lightweight VST3 plugin that turns any track in your DAW into a live audio endpoint, securely connected to another DAW across the internet.
Unlike cloud bounce services, Tango keeps your audio on a direct peer-to-peer path. That means lower latency, no upload queues, and no file-version confusion. Whether you call it a network audio bridge, a remote collaboration plugin, or a cloud-connected VST3, the goal is the same: make distance disappear.
Monakai Audio develops every plugin with pro workflows in mind. Pair Tango with LOUD By Monakai for polished master-bus streaming, Far From Erf for remote synth sessions, or browse the full VST3 plugin catalog to build a hybrid studio that lives both on your desktop and in the cloud.
For more on modern remote production, read our guide to network-connected VST3 plugins and remote collaboration on the Monakai Audio music production blog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tango by Monakai?
Tango is a real-time peer-to-peer network audio bridge VST3 plugin for Windows. It lets you stream audio from your DAW to another Tango user anywhere in the world, directly over the internet.
Is Tango a cloud-based plugin?
Tango uses cloud signaling to connect peers, but the actual audio travels on a direct UDP path between users. This hybrid design gives you the convenience of a cloud-connected VST3 plugin without the latency of cloud audio bouncing.
Which DAWs and formats are supported?
Tango is a VST3 plugin for Windows 10 and Windows 11. It loads in any VST3-compatible host including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reaper, Cubase, Studio One and Cakewalk. VST and VST3 are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
Does it really take two to Tango?
Yes. Tango is designed for two-way collaboration: one user sends audio, the other receives it. Grab a collaborator, create your free Monakai accounts, and start streaming audio in minutes.
How does the 7-day trial work?
Every new Monakai Audio account gets a 7-day Tango trial on first login inside the plugin. No credit card is required. After the trial, choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime access.
Where can I learn more about Monakai developer and plugin SEO?
Monakai Audio shares production tips, plugin development insights and music-industry SEO strategy on our music production blog. For Tango-specific updates, bookmark this page and the plugin catalog.