21/12/2024
Amazing news! đ„
Heads Up,
A few months back, we hit you with some heavy news â Ugritone was set to close its doors for good. It felt like the final riff of a track weâd been shredding since 2017. We spoke openly about our struggles, and at the time, it truly felt like our journey had reached its final verse.
But Sometimes, Fate Has Other Plans...
Out of nowhere, we got approached by Audiogroup and Musical Bits in mid-November. Their offer? A shot at keeping Ugritone alive and kicking. Things moved fast, and as of right now, itâs official â Ugritoneâs legacy isnât just surviving, itâs getting a serious power-up. Audiogroup and Musical Bits are taking the reins, and with them, Ugritoneâs back in the game stronger than ever.
Who the f**k are these new people?
Musical Bits and Audiogroup are both German companies, who have been doing a lot of cool stuff in the world of audio production tools and instruments over the past 25 years. Audiogroup runs several brands delivering powerful products to sound designers and music producers all over the world, like BOOM Library and Sonuscore, which you may have heard of.
Musical Bits bring in a deep and true knowledge about heavy metal & rock, since they are real metalheads themselves. Two of the founders, Stefan Schmidt and Bastian Emig, have been touring the world with various bands in the past, their most known act being âVan Cantoâ. They are connected to the right people all over, e.g. bringing legendary producer Charlie Bauerfeind - famed for his work with Helloween, Blind Guardian, and HammerFall - into the fold.
Whatâs Next for Ugritone?
Not only are Ugritoneâs classic sounds sticking around, but theyâre also getting some love. Expect updates, bundles, and brand-new tools that stay true to Ugritoneâs gritty, raw essence. This isnât about shiny polish â itâs about keeping it dirty, heavy, and undeniably real. With bigger resources behind us, weâre ready to evolve in ways we simply couldnât before.
Whoâs Still in the Band?
Weâre stoked to tell you that Toni, our main developer, is still on board. Heâll keep cranking out the tools youâve been headbanging to under the new Ugritone banner starting January 1st, 2025. Same Ugritone spirit, now with extra horsepower.
On a more bittersweet note, co-founder Ron D. Rock will be stepping away from Ugritone. Heâll be sharing his own message soon about where his path is taking him next. Much love and respect to Ron for being a driving force since day one.
About That Farewell SaleâŠ
Yeah, we know what youâre thinking: âWas that whole âfarewellâ deal just a stunt?â Nope. Not even close. As recently as October, this new deal wasnât even on the radar. We were serious about the goodbye. It wasnât until mid-November that this lifeline appeared, and weâve been working to lock it in ever since.
That being said, our Farewell Deals are still live and will be up until December 31st. If youâve been eyeing some gear, nowâs the time to snag it â and now youâll know itâs not the end, but the beginning of something bigger.
Whatâs Next?
This next chapter is gonna be wild. New sounds. New tools. Same raw energy. Weâre just getting started. Stick with us and thank you for being with us all this time and in the future.
Stay loud, stay heavy, and keep it raw.
â The Ugritone Team