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iZotope is now joining founder-owned AV software house Boris FX
iZotope is now coming to rest post-Native Instruments as the music software maker is acquired by Boris FX. And when they say founder-owned, they mean it: the guy’s name is actually Boris (Yamnitsky). The pairing frankly makes more sense than either NI/Soundwide or inMusic. It makes Boris FX the most interesting software house to watch right now. Here’s why.
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inMusic will acquire Native Instruments, as NI joins brands from Akai to Moog
inMusic Brands, the US-based owner of Akai, Moog, Denon, Numark, Rane, and M-Audio, announced today that it will acquire Native Instruments. That puts NI tools like Traktor and Kontakt under the inMusic umbrella along with Plugin Alliance, iZotope, and Brainworx.
Peter Kirn - May 8, 2026
Gaming Music tech Software Tech
Yep, Akai has a honkin’ huge new flagship MPC XL — gallery
It leaked, you saw it — it’s real, it’s huge. In addition to its recent MPC Live III, Akai has a big mama standalone called the MPC XL with more dedicated controls and a big 10.1” display — but mostly the same innards. Let’s explain.
Peter Kirn - January 20, 2026
Gear Music tech Tech
The all-new Moog Messenger: a tour with synth legend Erik Norlander of Moog
Peter Kirn - June 4, 2025
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Moog Music has been bought by inMusic, alongside brands like Alesis, Akai, Numark
Peter Kirn - June 13, 2023
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That new MPC 2.10 update proves to be a big hit with users, packed full of features
Peter Kirn - July 26, 2021
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