Tim Adnitt

Vice President, Product Management

Native Instruments

About Me

Tim is Vice President of Product Management at Native Instruments. Based in London and Berlin, he has more than twenty-five years’ experience in the Music Technology industry, having held positions at Sibelius Software and Avid before joining Native Instruments in 2013. Tim is a long-standing advocate for accessibility in Music Technology, co-designing the Kontrol keyboard accessibility features and regularly speaking on the topic at global industry events including NAMM, the Audio Developer Conference and Moogfest. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for award-winning creative arts company and charity Heart n Soul. Tim also remains active as a Composer, Producer / Engineer and freelance Bass player.

Sessions

  • Interactive Panel: Accessible Audio Technology
    14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 9th November 2026 | Empire
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    In-Person Only

    This session features a series of lightning talks, showcasing the latest developments within accessible audio technology. It will feature presentations from organisations and developers leading the field in inclusive design practices. Each half of the afternoon includes Q&A with the speakers from that half. This is your chance to steer the conversation on all things accessibility and get your questions answered! Schedule Welcome & intro 14:00-14:10 (10 mins) Jay Pocknell The Social Model of Disability 14:10-14:20 (10 mins) John Kelly and Tim Yates The Social Model of Disability has transformed how disability is defined and understood. It was born out […]

  • Workshop 5: Interactive Panel: Accessibility in Audio Tech
    13:30 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 10th November 2025 | Bristol 3
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced

    As audio production techniques and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about accessibility. To improve inclusion in music-making, it is essential that access is evaluated throughout the design of audio technology, not as an add-on or afterthought. Building on ADC24’s ‘Inclusive Design in Audio Products: Why, Why, How?’ workshop, this symposium comprises a series of sessions that will unpick the systematic barriers to accessibility within audio, and highlight solutions that you can embed into your projects.  Throughout the afternoon, disabled musicians, accessibility consultants, and representatives from organisations driving change will share insights into the opportunities for a […]