Visual effects specialists Boris FX have announced that they have acquired Magix Sequoia, Samplitude & Music Studio. The company say that the entire team, including developers, engineers, product leadership and support staff, has made the move, and that they’ve set up a new subsidiary in Germany — led by longtime team members Thomas Wolf and Sven Kardelke — to support the transition.
Here’s what Boris FX have to say about the move:
Simply put: Sequoia, Samplitude and Music Studio are here to stay, and they’re about to get even better. With the backing of Boris FX, development will speed up, bringing you more frequent updates, cutting-edge new features (including AI-powered tools) and continued innovation. Support remains seamless, now with an even larger global team behind you. Most importantly, the products will continue to deliver the precision, reliability and quality you’ve always counted on. We’ll be sharing more details later this summer. In the meantime, we’ve answered a few common questions below. For now, just know that your trust in Sequoia, Samplitude and Music Studio remains well-placed. Thanks for being part of the journey. We’re excited for what’s next.
FAQ
Boris FX have also released an FAQ to keep current users informed on what the transition means for them.
Q: I’d like to purchase a new license. Should I go to magix.com or borisfx.com?
A: For now, all new purchases and account management should still be done through magix.com. We’ll share more details later this summer about the transition to borisfx.com.
Q: Will my thirrd-party plug-ins, instruments and software still work?
A: Yes! All your third-party add-ons will continue to work as they always have. No changes are needed — your existing serial numbers and settings will remain valid.
Q: What’s happening with the Samplitude X9 release?
A: A major new release is coming this summer! Samplitude X9 will introduce powerful new features and significant performance improvements. Stay tuned and be the first to hear the news by subscribing to Boris FX updates.
Q: I use the magix.info forum. What now?
A: The community is moving! If you’ve been using magix.info, we invite you to join the new Samplitude forum.
Q: What’s the best way to stay updated on Boris FX news?
A: To keep up with the latest Sequoia, Samplitude and Music Studio updates, plus other Boris FX news, subscribe to our newsletter.
