High-quality audio plug-in processing specialist Sonnox has announced that it has joined the Focusrite Group.

The current team of 16, led by Sonnox founder Rod Densham, will remain with the business post acquisition. The brand, its Oxfordshire HQ, product roadmap and reseller network will also be retained.

‘Sonnox is in a strong financial position, expanding our customer base and consistently delivering profit,’ says Sonnox MD, Rod Densham. ‘We believe that by joining Focusrite, with its scale, industry expertise and range of premium brands, we can continue to grow and deliver innovation and excellence to current and future customers alike. Focusrite have a proven track record of achieving this in our industry, and we are very excited to become part of the Group.

‘Finding the right partner was key to meeting the evolving needs of new and existing customers, and we believe we've found that in the Focusrite Group. Sonnox adds audio software to Focusrite Group’s growing portfolio, specifically complementing its existing offerings in the music and recording space.

‘The current Sonnox team, products, brand and identity remain while gaining new opportunities for collaboration and growth as part of the Focusrite Group and its family of industry-leading brands. We look forward to a bright future together.’

‘This is our first acquisition in the audio software market, and it is an absolute pleasure to welcome Rod and his entire team to the Focusrite Group,’ adds Focusrite Chief Executive Officer, Tim Carroll. ‘Sonnox products are globally recognised as best in class, making them a natural fit in our stable, and we are all excited about the opportunities and possibilities that lie ahead with the collective expertise of our combined sales and R&D teams.’

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