reports: native instruments' uk office closed weeks after inMusic buyout

Trade filings show senior departures at Native Instruments and indicate the company's uk office was closed shortly after its acquisition by inMusic. The filings list executive exits but give few details on staff numbers or next steps.

Told by Peter Ashford · 10 August 2026

Reports in the trade press say inMusic closed Native Instruments’ uk office roughly a month after completing its acquisition. The move, if confirmed, marks an abrupt change for one of the global music-technology brands.

Company filings made in July list the departures of Native Instruments CEO Nick Williams and chief product and technology officer Simon Cross. The records show those roles are no longer held by Williams and Cross; they do not explain the reasons or timing beyond the filing dates.

The filings also reference Richard Seymour in connection with inMusic Europe. Beyond names and role changes, the paperwork offers little operational detail. No headcount figures or redundancy schedules appear in the public filings.

Industry reports say several UK employees may be at risk of termination following the office closure. Those reports are not reflected with further specifics in the filings themselves, which remain the clearest public record so far.

What matters next is simple. Watch for formal statements from inMusic and Native Instruments. Watch for updated filings that list who now holds leadership roles and where product teams will sit. For users and partners, the near-term questions are continuity of software updates, support, and future product direction.

This is a business consolidation story. It’s also a people story. Details are still emerging. We’ll follow and report what the documents show next.