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InMusic has announced signing a definitive agreement to acquire music tech company Native Instruments, as the Berlin-based company changes hands again.
On Friday (May 8), inMusic and Native Instruments announced that the former had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the latter, the Berlin-based music technology company behind some of the most widely used creative tools in music production.
Native Instruments is the developer of platforms including Kontakt, the world’s leading sampler platform; Traktor, the professional DJ platform; and mastering and audio production tools iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx.
Founded in 1992, inMusic Brands is one of the most experienced music technology companies in the world, home to Akai Professional, Moog Music, Denon DJ, Numark, Rane, M-Audio, and more.
The acquisition builds on a strong and established relationship between the two companies. In 2025, inMusic and Native Instruments announced a collaboration bringing NKS integration to Akai Pro’s MPK controllers, M-Audio’s Oxygen controllers, and Native Instruments’ sounds to the MPC standalone platform for the first time—a partnership that demonstrated the complementary strengths and shared values of both organizations.
“Native Instruments represents everything we look for in a partner: exceptional products, a deeply engaged community, and a clear point of view on what musicians want,” said Jack O’Donnell, CEO of inMusic. “Our work together has already shown how strong this combination can be. Bringing these platforms together allows us to move faster, deepen integration, and build better tools for creators.”
“Every brand in the inMusic family was built by people who love music, and every decision we make is guided by what musicians want,” O’Donnell added. “It is what Native Instruments has always stood for, too. That shared belief is the foundation of everything we will build together. Our commitment is simple: continued investment across all brands and product lines, and a long-term focus on innovation that serves creators at every level. The tools you rely on today will keep working, and the tools you will rely on tomorrow are actively being built.”
“Finding the right partner has been our goal throughout this process,” said Nick Williams, CEO of Native Instruments. “With inMusic we have found a partner whose beliefs and ambitions align with ours—and whose understanding of what these brands mean to musicians and producers gives us real confidence in what comes next. This is the beginning of a new chapter for Native Instruments and for the community that has stood with us.”
News of the acquisition follows Native Instruments’ bankruptcy announced in January.
The company has changed hands several times since 2021, when Soundwide was forged as a merger between Native Instruments and three other tech companies: iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx. In 2023, Soundwide laid off 8% of its staff.
