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Apple
Apple is an American multinational corporation with a focus on designing and manufacturing consumer electronics and closely-related software products. Apple develops, sells, and supports a series of personal computers, portable media players, computer software, and computer hardware accessories.
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Maxell
Since its foundation in 1961, Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. has led the electronics industry at home and abroad in the fields of storage media and batteries. The Company boasts best-in-class technologies and development capabilities in these two core business fields, and as a result Maxell products are well regarded all over the world.
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NAMM
NAMM is the association whose mission is to unify, lead and strengthen the international music products industry and increase active participation in music making.
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Roland
Roland is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electronic musical instruments and music gear.
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Sibelius
Creating stunning software for composing, arranging, publishing, teaching and learning music.
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Sonicbids
With over 100,000 members from 100 countries, Sonicbids makes it super-easy for musicians and promoters to connect with each other online.
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Godin Guitars
Godin Guitars was founded 20 years ago in Quebec, Canada and continues to make some of the worlds most premier guitars.
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Edirol
From full-scale music production to computer music as a hobby, Edirol is the tried-and-true brand for audio and visual software and hardware. In addition to its acclaimed pocket recorders, Edirol also offers a world-famous lineup of MIDI keyboard controllers and analog-to-PC interface products that create new ways to enjoy music using a computer. Edirol’s video-editing equipment that can handle full-scale sound and image editing and manipulation.
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Mackie
A worldwide leader in professional audio products, from loudspeakers and mixing consoles to studio and recording equipment.
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Ampeg
An international icon in electric bass and guitar amplification for more than 60 years.
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Boss
Known around the world as the company that put the “stomp” in “stompbox,” BOSS is the division of Roland Corporation most easily recognized for its legendary line of colorful guitar and bass effects pedals.
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Aphex Systems
Aphex Systems was founded in 1975. Aphex is dedicated to the development of high-quality products for the professional audio, broadcast, fixed installation, touring-sound and home-recording markets.
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Audio Technica
Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use.
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Glyph
Glyph Technologies, wholly owned by Ithaca Technologies, LLC, was founded in 1993 to be a bridge between the A/V production industry and the computer storage industry. Glyph has grown consistently over the years to become the dominant provider of data storage solutions to the U.S. and European digital audio recording and post production industries.
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Neutrik
Neutrik AG is the leading provider of professional entertainment connector systems. Neutrik has developed, produced and distributed state-of-the-art connectors for more than 30 years.
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Music Player Network
MusicPlayer.com is your gateway to the most comprehensive and authoritative resource for musicians—the United Entertainment Media music group of print and online magazines.
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Propellerhead
Propellerhead Software is one of the world’s leading makers of software musical instruments. It pioneered the concept of computer based software synthesis, invented the concept of “recycling” sampled sound material and continues to raise the bar for quality, usability and new technology in software based music making.
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Musician’s Friend
Musician’s Friend was founded in 1983 eventually becoming the world’s largest direct marketer of music gear. Currently, Musician’s Friend offers over 36,000 products in its mail order catalogs and on its website, musiciansfriend.com.
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Ableton
Ableton was founded in 1999 they make software for creating, producing, and performing music. Their flagship product, Live, has introduced a new approach to making music with computers on stage and in the studio that some call revolutionary.
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Digidesign
For over 20 years Digidesign has been the industry leader in digital audio production, providing the professional music, broadcast, multimedia, and film industries with tools for audio creation, post production, collaboration, and distribution.
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Apogee
Apogee Electronics Corporation is a leading manufacturer of digital audio hardware systems and related accessories for audio professionals around the world.
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Sony
Sony Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.
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OurStage
In a perfect world, good music finds its own audience. This is the world we’re building. OurStage is the place to find and stream great original music (film too!) from cool new artists 24/7. Go right to the good stuff – decided and sorted by fans like you. Join our community at www.ourstage.com .
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Ultrasone
Founded in 1991 ULTRASONE began to build up the brand image as a high-class and innovative company for sophisticated customers, especially in professional markets. ULTRASONE invented numerous developments, has applied for more than 60 patents and realises unique health care aspects for headphones.
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IK Multimedia
IK Multimedia Production is an international music software company, privately founded in 1996 for the purpose of developing a new generation of music software designed to take advantage of the fast growing personal computer performance and revolutionize the way people compose and play music.
Since its formation, IK has produced a wide range of breakthrough innovative products, from consumer to professional music software.
Native Instruments
Native Instruments is the pioneer and market leader in the field of software instruments, and one of the key players in the market of computer-based audio production technology. The company’s mission is to develop outstanding tools for musicians, producers, sound designers and DJs of all styles and genres.
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SKB
For over 30 years SKB has been creating the best musical instrument cases for artists on the move.
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Gretch Drums
Originating from Brooklyn in 1883, Gretsch drums has been making the finest quality of drums for over a hundred years.
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Bogen Imaging
Bogen Imaging imports and distributes Video, Photo and imaging-related products manufactured by the Photographic Division of Vitec. Bogen is known as one of the worlds leading distributors for the finest imaging products.
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Smart Technologies
SMART Technologies is both the industry pioneer and market-segment leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools. Using SMART products, groups can access and share the information they need to meet, teach, train and present regardless of distance.
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Maxell
Since its foundation in 1961, Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. has led the electronics industry at home and abroad in the fields of storage media and batteries. The Company boasts best-in-class technologies and development capabilities in these two core business fields, and as a result Maxell products are well regarded all over the world.
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