Frequently Asked Questions

Kora is a Mac-first creator operating system for music creators that helps organize projects, albums, exports, and delivery workflows. Unlike generic productivity tools, Kora is delivery-first—treating albums, deliverables, and professional output as first-class concepts. It uses local-first intelligence and confidence-based automation to support your creative momentum without replacing your judgment. Learn more in our complete Kora overview.

Kora has three pricing tiers: Local ($7/month or $70/year) for local-only storage, Creator ($12/month or $120/year) for individual composers with cloud sync, and Pro ($25/month or $250/year) for teams and studios. All plans include AI assistance, unlimited projects, and core features. Founder pricing (limited-time discount) is currently available for early adopters.

Kora is a creator operating system, not a generic productivity tool. While Notion and Trello manage tasks, Kora manages albums, projects, deliverables, and creative momentum. It includes tools like Whiteboards (visual project planning), Focus Flow (context preservation), Export Flow (delivery validation), and watch folders (automatic file linking) that understand music workflows. Kora's AI Coach is trained on music creator workflows, not generic productivity advice. See detailed comparisons.

Yes! Kora is DAW-agnostic and works alongside any digital audio workstation (Logic Pro, Ableton, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, etc.). Kora is not a DAW and not an AI music generator—it's a creator operating system that manages the project organization, deliverables, and workflow outside the DAW. Watch folders automatically link your DAW exports to Kora projects, keeping everything synchronized. Learn about watch folders and auto-linking.

Absolutely. Both Creator and Pro plans include unlimited projects. Manage as many albums, EPs, singles, or client projects as you need, all in one organized workspace.

Kora integrates with Gmail (auto-create email filters for music libraries and clients), Google Calendar & iCal (intelligent session scheduling with deadline awareness), Dropbox & Google Drive (cloud storage with auto-delivery templates), ChatGPT (AI career coaching for music creators), and all major DAWs (Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio). Setup is straightforward: connect your accounts in Kora's Settings → Integrations, authorize access, and Kora handles the automation. Troubleshooting: If Gmail filters aren't working, check that IMAP is enabled in Gmail settings. If Calendar sync fails, verify that Kora has calendar access permissions in your Google account. For Dropbox/Drive issues, ensure the Kora app has folder access permissions. All integrations are optional—use only what you need.

Export Flow is a delivery pipeline in Kora that validates naming, versions, and confidence before you send files. It combines metadata intelligence, filename logic, and batch export automation to ensure professional delivery every time. Export Flow treats delivery as a first-class concept, not an afterthought—eliminating manual errors and saving hours of tedious work. Learn more about Export Flow workflows.

$19/year as a standalone tool, or included free with Kora Creator ($12/month) and Kora Pro ($25/month) plans. Note: Export Flow is NOT included in the Kora Local ($7/month) tier. The bundle offers significant savings if you need both project management and audio delivery automation.

Export Flow supports all standard audio formats including WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, AAC, and OGG. It handles metadata embedding, filename templating, and batch processing for any format your workflow requires.

Export Flow works with exported audio from any DAW. Once your DAW exports the raw files, Export Flow handles the renaming, metadata embedding, folder organization, and delivery preparation automatically based on your templates. Watch folders can automatically detect new exports and trigger Export Flow processing, creating a seamless DAW-to-delivery pipeline. See how watch folders and Export Flow work together.

Yes, Export Flow is cross-platform and works on both macOS and Windows. Your templates and settings sync across devices so you can work seamlessly wherever you are.

Key Shift Pro is a key-aware pitch-shifting engine built for sound designers who need to deliver audio in multiple keys. It turns sounds into all-key deliverables in minutes, preserving quality while transposing to any musical key. Key Shift Pro integrates with Export Flow to create complete multi-key delivery packages with consistent naming and metadata. Learn about Key Shift Pro workflows.

$19/year as a standalone tool. It's designed to be affordable for sound designers and composers who regularly need to deliver multi-key libraries or client assets.

Key Shift Pro is key-aware and batch-oriented. Instead of manually pitch-shifting each file one at a time in your DAW, you select your source files, choose target keys (C, D, E, F#, etc.), and Key Shift Pro processes everything automatically with consistent quality and intelligent naming. It's built for delivering all-key libraries to music libraries and clients, not one-off creative pitch effects. When combined with Export Flow, you get a complete multi-key delivery pipeline.

Yes! Batch processing is the core feature. Select hundreds of files, choose your target keys, and Key Shift Pro processes them all automatically with intelligent naming and folder organization.

Key Shift Pro currently supports macOS with Windows support coming soon. Sign up for updates to be notified when Windows compatibility launches.

We're currently in private beta. Early adopters get access to founder pricing (limited-time discount) and help shape the product roadmap. Sign up on any product page to request beta access.

You can cancel anytime from your account settings. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, and you won't be charged again. No cancellation fees or hidden charges.

Yes! We offer 50% off for students and educators with valid .edu email addresses. Contact us with proof of enrollment or employment for a discount code.

Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade anytime from your account settings. Upgrades take effect immediately, and downgrades apply at your next billing cycle. We'll prorate the difference.

Yes. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). We use industry-standard security practices, regular backups, and never sell your data to third parties. Your projects and files are yours alone.

Yes! We provide migration guides and can help you transition your existing projects. For larger teams, we offer white-glove migration assistance. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Kora Pro ($25/month) is designed for teams and studios with collaboration features. For larger organizations (10+ seats), contact us for custom enterprise pricing and dedicated support.

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) and PayPal. Annual plans can also be paid via wire transfer for studios and larger organizations.

Yes. If you're not satisfied within the first 30 days, contact us for a full refund, no questions asked. After 30 days, we'll work with you to resolve any issues but refunds are handled case-by-case.

Email us at [email protected] for help. We typically respond within 24 hours on weekdays. Beta users get priority support as we refine the product based on your feedback.

A creator operating system manages the full lifecycle of creative work—from initial ideas through delivery and archival. Unlike task managers that track to-dos, Kora treats albums, projects, and deliverables as first-class entities. It provides tools like Whiteboards (visual planning), Focus Flow (context preservation), watch folders (automatic linking), and Export Flow (delivery validation) that work together as an integrated system. Learn more about Kora's philosophy.

Kora is Mac-first because it uses native file watching and desktop intelligence that isn't available on all platforms. Watch folders rely on macOS's FSEvents API for real-time file monitoring, and Kora's local-first architecture leverages macOS's file system capabilities for performance and reliability. This allows Kora to automatically detect DAW exports, link files to projects, and maintain accurate project state without constant cloud syncing. See how watch folders work.

Most productivity tools focus on creation and ignore delivery. But for professional music creators, delivery is where reputation is built or broken. Kora's delivery-first philosophy means Export Flow validates naming, versions, and confidence before you send files. Whiteboards track delivery readiness across entire albums. The AI Coach understands delivery workflows and deadlines. This ensures you deliver professional work consistently, not just finish projects. Read about delivery workflows.

Kora's AI Coach is trained on music creator workflows, not generic productivity advice. It understands albums, deliverables, music libraries, and creative momentum. The AI Coach has access to your project context (deadlines, delivery status, work patterns) and provides workflow-specific guidance like 'Auto Plan My Day' that schedules sessions around your delivery calendar. Generic AI tools don't understand music workflows or have access to your project state. Learn about AI Coach capabilities.

Confidence-based automation means Kora suggests actions but never executes them without your approval. When Export Flow detects naming issues, it shows you what's wrong and suggests fixes—it doesn't auto-rename your files. When the AI Coach recommends a schedule, you review and adjust it. This approach supports your judgment instead of replacing it, ensuring you stay in control while reducing manual work. Read about Kora's AI philosophy.

Yes! Watch folders automatically detect when you export files from your DAW and link them to the correct Kora project. Set up a watch folder pointing to your DAW's export directory, and Kora monitors it for new files. When you export stems, mixes, or deliverables, Kora automatically associates them with the right project based on naming patterns or manual selection. This creates a seamless DAW-to-Kora pipeline without manual file management. See the complete watch folders FAQ.

Key Shift Pro generates multi-key versions of your audio files, and Export Flow validates and packages them for delivery. The workflow: 1) Key Shift Pro transposes your source files to target keys (C, D, E, F#, etc.) with intelligent naming. 2) Export Flow validates the naming conventions, embeds metadata, and organizes files into delivery-ready folders. 3) You review confidence scores and deliver professional multi-key packages to music libraries or clients. This integrated pipeline turns hours of manual work into minutes. Learn about Key Shift Pro workflows.

No. Kora is not a DAW and not an AI music generator. It's a creator operating system that manages the workflow outside your DAW. You still create music in Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, or your preferred DAW. Kora handles project organization, delivery validation, file linking, and creative momentum—the operational layer that DAWs don't address. Kora doesn't generate music or replace your creative process; it supports your workflow so you can focus on creation. See what Kora does and doesn't do.