Tragically, three weeks later, Bob received a devastating phone call that Etienne had been killed in a small plane crash while on an overnight business trip to clean up the last of his previous business obligations. His wife, Kathy, remained with the company and helped Bob continue to build IQS.

Times were difficult through the summer of 1994, due to the unexpected loss of his business partner and dear friend, but it seemed as though the company was blessed and finally all the hard work, long hours and dedication paid off. Sales and recognition began growing rapidly and Bob managed to create additional products that enhanced the power of SAW, and soon SAW became a force to reckon with in the audio production industry.