May 03, 2021 I Acquisition
Focusrite Acquires Sequential
Tim Carroll, CEO of Focusrite Group
In a joint statement, Focusrite Group and Sequential have announced that Focusrite, a global creator of music and audio hardware and software products, has acquired Sequential, an American synthesizer manufacturer led by electronic instrument designer and Grammy-winner Dave Smith.
The Focusrite Group will add the Sequential line of instruments to its portfolio of products, which includes the Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, ADAM Audio, Novation, and Ampify brands. Sequential has increased resources and expanded its global markets and future R&D efforts.
“With Focusrite, we’ve found an ideal home and a perfect cultural and technological fit,” said Sequential’s Dave Smith. “Phil Dudderidge and his team have a long history of quality, vision, and focus on what musicians and audio professionals really want. We’re excited to join such an industry powerhouse and contribute to our mutual success. I expect great things.”
Sequential instruments include the Prophet 5 Rev4 polyphonic synth, Pro 3 hybrid monosynth and Prophet X Samples + Synthesis keyboard.
Focusrite Founder Phil Dudderidge commented: “We’re excited and pleased to add Sequential’s instruments and pedigree to Focusrite Group’s portfolio of world-class audio and music production tools. Dave Smith’s history as an innovator speaks for itself. From his creation of the world’s first fully programmable polysynth, the Prophet 5, to his co-invention of MIDI, Dave has literally changed the world of music several times. We’re looking forward to continuing his history of innovation and expanding the global market for Sequential’s instruments.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Sequential has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Focusrite. Sequential’s day-to-day operations and product development remain unchanged and will continue to be guided by Dave Smith and his team.
Tim Carroll, CEO of Focusrite Group, remarked, “Sequential is a premium analogue synth brand with a big stake in music creation. The products are exceptional and the company is run extremely well, and the passion of the people at Sequential aligns perfectly with our Focusrite Group ethos. It’s tremendously exciting to be able to bring Sequential into the Focusrite family, further the incredible journey that Dave Smith started, and keep growing together.”
