One of the news articles emphasizes the new owner's interest in continuing operations without disruption. I don't know much about the new owner or whether he's secretly planning to sell out the brand and make a bunch of cheesy stuff labelled "Manley Labs" as has happened to countless other audio companies. The article says he likes tubes and likes Manley's product line. Apparently his current company already had a partnership with Manley.
“Manley has always stood for integrity, tube-driven sonic character, and dedication to reliability,” said EveAnna Manley. “After decades of building this brand with an amazing team, I’m grateful to see it seize its future with someone who truly respects the soul of Manley and has a proven track record of growing audio companies. Dirk’s technology expertise will carry this company into its Manley 3.0 destiny.”
Manley Labs will continue designing and manufacturing its acclaimed hardware with the same trusted teams, with no disruption to ongoing operations.
Key partnerships — including the successful, exclusive collaboration with Universal Audio on UAD plugins — remain in place.
Fans and professionals alike can expect the continued production of flagship analog gear such as the VOXBOX®, Tube Reference Microphones, Massive Passive EQ, and Variable Mu® Compressor, along with new analog and digital products currently in development.
“Manley gear is part of the foundation of so many top studios around the world, and the reputation EveAnna and her team have built over decades is truly remarkable. I was a fan and user long before this acquisition,” said Dirk Ulrich. “We intend to protect the Manley heritage while evolving with the needs of the next generation of music creators and audio professionals.”
