Lemur lives: iOS/Android app acquired by MIDI Kinetics

This endangered species of beloved multi-touch app – the one that (in hardware form) inspired all the rest – has a second lease on life. But you’ll have to wait a bit to see the Lemur in the wild on app stores again. Here are the details, just announced.

Audacity finds home along open-source MuseScore in new acquisition by growing Muse Group

Sure, it ain’t pretty. But Audacity’s extensive feature set and free status have made this audio editor an essential tool across education and sound production. And now it’s been acquired by the emerging Muse Group. So, who are Muse, and what does this all mean?

Peter Kirn - May 4, 2021

The VJ play: InMusic buys ArKaos, live visual developer

From the VJ M&A file: ArKaos, the pioneering developer of live audiovisual tools, has been snapped up by InMusic. That puts this VJ name alongside brands like Akai, Numark, and M-Audio.

Peter Kirn - October 29, 2020

Gibson just killed Cakewalk, because Philips?!

Peter Kirn - November 21, 2017

Exclusive: Ableton acquires Max maker Cycling ’74; what you need to know

Peter Kirn - June 6, 2017

What does it mean that NI bought a startup that monetizes remixes?

Peter Kirn - March 28, 2017

Sony have sold ACID, Sound Forge, more to MAGIX

Peter Kirn - June 7, 2016

Behringer Just Bought TC, TC Helicon, Tannoy

Peter Kirn - April 30, 2015

Camel Audio Almost Certainly Acquired by Apple

Peter Kirn - February 24, 2015

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