Native Instruments CEO issues new update on insolvency proceedings: “We are working to secure a healthy, financially sustainable future”Native Instruments CEO Nick Williams has issued an official update on the company’s insolvency proceedings, reiterating its determination to “secure a healthy, financially sustainable future”.
Native Instruments caused a ripple in the music production world when it announced it was entering preliminary insolvency proceedings in January 2026. NI is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of music-making software and hardware – behind the likes of Massive, Kontakt, Maschine and many more – so the news naturally caused its user base considerable concern.

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Nick Williams sought to partially dispel those concerns a few days later when he confirmed business would “continue as usual” at Native Instruments, as the Berlin-based brand – which also has under its umbrella iZotope, Brainworx and Plugin Alliance – looked to restructure to secure its future.
Now, Williams has issued another update on the company’s restructuring process, commending the “loyalty” of the Native Instruments user base and speaking about its “active M&A (mergers & acquisitions process)”, which is seeing “strong interest from multiple parties with deep roots in audio and technology”.
You can read the statement in full below:
“I want to share a direct update on the restructuring process underway here at Native Instruments. Business continues as usual across Native Instruments, iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx. Our products, platforms, services, downloads, and customer service remain fully available.
The support we are receiving from our partners, artists, and community has been extraordinary. This loyalty isn’t something we take for granted, and it’s a reflection of what Native Instruments means to the people and businesses we work with every day.
At the end of January I said: “We are working diligently and responsibly to secure a healthy, financially sustainable future for Native Instruments.” This remains true – and our determination to achieve a sustainable future is strengthened and energised by your support.
We are currently in an active M&A process that is progressing well, with strong interest from multiple parties with deep roots in audio and technology. We see a clear path to achieve our goal to provide continuity for creators, customers, and partners.
As part of the restructuring process, Native Instruments GmbH and a number of our German entities will shortly be moving through expected legal steps, including transitioning from “preliminary insolvency” into formal “insolvency” proceedings where applicable. These are expected steps in the process we are working through.
What gives me confidence in our future isn’t just the progress we’re making – it’s also the extraordinary passion and dedication of the entire team here at Native Instruments. We continue to deliver every day, building and shipping products, and looking after our customers.
We’ll continue to share significant updates as we have them.”
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