Audio plugin company Sonnox has joined the Focusrite Group.
The software company’s range of innovative and award-winning plugins are used in a wide range of audio applications including mixing, mastering, live sound, broadcast, TV and film, and even scientific and forensics projects.
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.
The Sonnox team traces its heritage back to the development of the Oxford OXF-R3 digital mixing console which was installed in major recording studios worldwide, and became widely accepted as the first ‘musical’ sounding digital console.
The Sonnox team ported the revered DSP algorithms from the console to develop Oxford EQ and Dynamics plugins. Since then, Sonnox has continued to build on the Sony Oxford heritage as well as adding a range of Toolbox plugins designed for speed and simplicity.
“It is an absolute pleasure to welcome Rod and his entire team to the Focusrite Group,” said Tim Carroll, chief executive officer of the Focusrite Group.
“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.
"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."
“We believe that by joining Focusrite with their scale, industry expertise, and range of premium brands, we can continue to grow and deliver innovation and excellence to audio hobbyists and professionals alike,” added Densham, founder and managing director of Sonnox.
"Sonnox is in a strong financial position, expanding our customer base and consistently delivering profit. Focusrite has a proven track record of achieving this in our industry, and we are very excited to become part of their Group.”
A statement on Sonnox's website reads:
"Whilst we're a relatively small team, we've always had significant ambitions for our future, aiming to develop and release an increasing number of products that best meet the evolving needs of new and existing customers.
"Finding the right partner was key to achieving these ambitions, and we believe we've found that in the Focusrite Group. Sonnox now adds audio software to Focusrite Group's growing portfolio, specifically complementing their existing offerings in the music and recording space.
"The current Sonnox team, products, brand and identity remain whilst 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."