inMusic Brands is acquiring German pro audio software company Native Instruments, which owns iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx.

Ribbon mic maker Royer Labs has acquired high-end recording equipment manufacturer Undertone Audio.

The future of specialist control and interface manufacturer JLCooper had been in question following the passing of its founder, Jim Cooper.

Emerging private equity firm Sounds Great Holdings has taken the reigns of ribbon microphone mainstay Royer Labs.

Barco will acquire VerVent Audio Holding, the parent company of Focal and Naim Audio.