A Letter from the Founder
Brainworx & Plugin Alliance are back under my personal leadership.
If you've been wondering what the future of Brainworx & Plugin Alliance will look like, today I have some answers.
I'm proud to share that on July 15, 2026, I have re-acquired Brainworx and Plugin Alliance under the umbrella of RCKFRC, my new company which already includes Apogee and Manley. Expect to hear more about these brands soon, as part of the new PA/BX universe.
This marks the beginning of a new chapter – not only for the companies, but also for the millions of producers, engineers, musicians and creators who have trusted our products over the years.
Why I Came Back
When I released the first Brainworx plugins 20 years ago, I had one simple goal:
Build audio tools that professionals could rely on every day.
That philosophy led to Brainworx, Plugin Alliance (2012) and partnerships with many of the most respected brands in professional audio ever since. Over the past months, I received hundreds of messages from customers around the world. Interestingly, most of them weren't asking about the next plugin.
They were asking about the future of PA/BX.
- Would their software continue to work?
- Would their licenses remain valid?
- Would the products continue to evolve?
Those questions mattered to many of you, it seems.
When the opportunity came to bring Brainworx and Plugin Alliance back under founder leadership, I didn't hesitate.
This isn't a restart. It's a continuation – with renewed focus and renewed responsibility.
I'm not looking to recreate the past. I'm looking to build the future.
What Happens Next?
Our priorities are simple and clear:
We'll protect what our customers are relying on. Your plugins, your licenses and your projects will remain our highest priority.
We'll continue to innovate. Brainworx has always been built by engineers solving real-world problems for professional users. That won't change.
We'll communicate transparently and directly with you.
We'll introduce the new team behind the next chapter.
We'll share our future roadmap. And we'll keep you informed along the way.
Looking Ahead
Today's announcement is just the beginning.
Over the coming weeks, we'll introduce the people behind the new Brainworx & Plugin Alliance, explain our vision in more detail and share what we're working on.
This page will be updated as we reach milestones.
Thank You to inMusic!
I'd also like to thank Jack O’Donnell and the whole team at inMusic for the professional and constructive collaboration throughout this transition. I would not have been able to do it without you.
One Last Thing
The response from this community over the past months has been incredible. Reading your messages reminded me how much PA/BX and our partner plugins mean to so many people around the world.
I'm looking forward to what we'll build together.
Welcome to the next chapter of the Alliance!
Dirk Ulrich
Founder Brainworx
& Plugin Alliance