So Brad, tell us what’s going on please. Is this just a reorganization because of the move to the UK or what?
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I seriously just logged in to tell this other dude I was playing around about his problem with the Gate.
wtf is this? is these some sort of legal battle for the name? why would Brad post the Caladan updates so recently? this makes no sense…
it must be because of taxes right? and how the USA is dumb as hell with all of this.,
Brad, we love you. well, I love you. but not like I love my fiancé. you know what I mean. and I’m sure other people on here love you the same way.
if finances are a problem… why don’t we do what the Green Bay Packers do? I would love to own a share of a company like this. I know lots of other people don’t have funds like that maybe… but I bet some YouTubers would jump in on the idea too.
I love my S2400 and I’m really glad that I know it works and I can repair it and that whatever firmware is there right now works perfectly for me.
if this is truly the end, well… thank you. thank you so much.
please reach out if you need business partners, I am more than interested in backing you my dude, and I have the ability to.
My guess is taxes, having to start a new LLC or whatever since it’s not located in US anymore.
No, Isla Instruments has not ceased trading, but the company has recently undergone a major transition.
As of early 2026, the company is still active, though it has effectively “reset” its operations. Here is the current breakdown of their status:
1. Relocation and Restructuring
The founder, Brad Holland, recently relocated the business from the USA back to the UK. During this move, the original U.S.-based LLC was dissolved for tax and logistical reasons. The brand is now operating under a new structure (sometimes referred to in community circles as “Isla Electronics”) to better suit its new UK-based operations.
2. Product Status
• S2400: While the S2400 sampler was briefly listed as out of stock or “discontinued” at some retailers during the move, a new production run of 250 units is scheduled for 2026. Firmware updates and bug fixes for the S2400 are also still being actively developed.
• Caladan: Development of the Caladan (Isla’s hybrid multitimbral synth) is ongoing. Brad Holland has taken over the UI development personally to ensure the project reaches completion after some delays with external developers.
• Side Projects: To focus entirely on instrument manufacturing, Isla closed its secondary venture, the GearTrader marketplace, in late 2025.
3. Support and Availability
• Website: The official website and user forums remain online.
• Support: You can still open support tickets through their site, though response times may vary as the team settles into their new UK facility.
• Inventory: New units are currently scarce as they transition between production runs, so you will mostly find them on the used market (like Reverb) until the 2026 batch ships.
In short: they are very much alive, just smaller, leaner, and currently “in-between” major production batches while they rebuild in the UK.
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As of March 2026, the retail landscape for the Isla Instruments S2400 is quite limited because the company is in the middle of a major structural transition.
Here is the current availability status across major channels:
1. Official Isla Instruments Store
• Status: Temporarily Closed / Out of Stock
• Details: The official store currently shows the S2400 as “Sold Out.” Brad Holland (the founder) recently posted that the U.S.-based LLC has been dissolved as part of the move to the UK. While he has confirmed that a new batch of 250 units is planned for 2026, the official “Isla Electronics” (the new UK entity) shop is not yet fully open for new orders.
Note on the “Ceased Trading” Rumors: You may see posts on forums (like Reddit or the Isla forums) from early March 2026 saying “Isla is gone.” This refers specifically to the U.S. legal entity. The brand is continuing under the name Isla Electronics in the UK.
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This is a very unsettling thread. With the Caladan coming up on two years past its original estimated ship date of July 2024 I would hope to see a post soon from @bradholland addressing this and finally giving his backers a realistic ETA on when we can expect the Caladan to ship. I for one have been very excited by the recent update videos and anticipate the Caladan being an incredible piece of gear. That said, it is far past time for @bradholland to let the people who’ve helped finance this endeavor know when it will finally come to fruition.