May 14, 2026 I Acquisition
inMusic Brands Acquires Native Instruments
On May 7, inMusic and Native Instruments announced that inMusic had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Native Instruments.
Native Instruments is the developer of platforms, including Kontakt, a leading sampler platform; Traktor, a professional DJ platform; and mastering and audio production tools iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx. With a direct relationship with more than 25 million registered users, Native Instruments has built one of the most engaged communities for creators, worldwide.
Founded in 1992, inMusic Brands’ music technology portfolio features Akai Professional, Moog Music, Denon DJ, Numark, Rane, M-Audio and more.
The acquisition builds on an 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 organisations.
“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. ”
Business will continue as normal across all Native Instruments brands and territories. Products, services, platforms and customer support remain fully available. According to a comapny statement, the companies are working towards the transaction completing in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions.
