Ableton is a Berlin-based music software company founded in 1999 that produces and distributes software for creating, producing, and performing music. The company principals started Ableton in order to realize their personal quest for a computer-based music-making solution. Some Ableton products include Ableton Live, The Bridge, Electric, Tension, Collision, and Session Drums.

Its revolutionary product, Live, has introduced a new approach to making music with computers both on the stage and in the studio. Live has received outstanding feedback from the international press and artists. There are now several hundred thousand Live users worldwide, and the number is growing fast.

Acon Digital is the digital media editing product line from the company Acon AS, a company specialized in audio editing software and digital signal processing products and services. Acon Digital products such as our award winning plug-ins or the renowned audio editor Acoustica help professionals as well as beginners in their productive work and are characterized by an excellent audio quality and a large set of features combined with ease-of-use.

ADAM Audio was founded in March 1999 in Berlin by the physicist Klaus Heinz along with electrical engineer Roland Stenz. Since then the company has been developing, manufacturing and distributing loudspeakers in the field of Professional Audio.

Winner of numerous industry awards, Audio-Technica manufactures products that set quality, durability and price/performance standards for live sound tours, broadcast and recording studios, corporate and government facilities, house-of-worship venues, and more. A-T microphones are chosen for critical government installations such as the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Audio-Technica microphones and wireless systems are also selected for major broadcast music events, including the GRAMMY® Awards and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. 

Avid will be showcasing Pro Tools® 11 software at IMSTA FESTA. Compose, record, edit, and mix high-quality music or sound for picture—on a Mac or PC—using Pro Tools. Design the perfect setup for your needs with a wide array of Pro Tools solutions—from hardware interfaces and consoles to software, plug-ins, and more. Through Avid Everywhere, Avid delivers one of the industry's most open, innovative and comprehensive media platform connecting content creation with collaboration, asset protection, distribution and consumption for the most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world—from the most prestigious and award-winning feature films, music recordings, and television shows, to live concerts and news broadcasts. Industry leading solutions include Pro Tools®, Media Composer®, ISIS®, Interplay®, and Sibelius®. For more information about Avid solutions and services, visit www.avid.com, connect with Avid on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+; or subscribe to Avid Blogs.

Behringer is an audio equipment company founded by Uli Behringer in 1989, in Willich, Germany. Behringer was listed as the 14th largest manufacturer of music products in 2007. Behringer is a multi-national group of companies, with direct marketing presence in 10 countries or territories and a sales network in over 130 countries around the world. Though originally a German manufacturer, the company now makes its products in China. 

Blue Cat Audio develops audio software for musicians and audio professionals. We create real time audio processing plugins for the PC and Mac platforms, in VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX and DirectX formats: you can find on this websiteprofessional audio effects and innovative audio analysis tools to transform your Digital Audio Workstation into a professional audio processing environment.

Cakewalk product lines include Sonar X1, Dimension (Pro & LE), Rapture, and Music Creator 6. Millions of musicians worldwide—including Grammy® and Emmy®-winning producers, composers, sound designers, and engineers—use Cakewalk products daily to produce audio for the professional music, film, broadcast, and video game industries.

Celemony Software GmbH is a German music software company that specializes in digital audio pitch correction software. It produces Melodyne, a unique audio editor with advanced pitch and time editing tools that has become the industry standard.

Melodyne has been adopted by a large number of music, game, and film professionals worldwide to create, edit and manipulate vocals and instruments in audio files signals, or generate MIDI data from audio files. Melodyne DNA, or Direct Note Access, allows for independent manipulation of individual notes within chords and polyphonic recordings.

CME is a digital musical instrument (DMI) brand originally owned by Central Music Co in Beijing, established by Mr Zhao Yitian and his partners in 1993. Since 2005, CME products have been distributed worldwide in 56 countries. Apart from CME products, Central Music Co also distributes professional audio systems and DMI from other countries in the Chinese market.

D16 Group Audio Software officially launched in 2006 with the aim of producing virtual instruments and effects for producers and musicians who required top quality and inspiration in their music. Today, D16 Group Audio Software have become a premium audio plug-ins vendor. Continuously high level of quality and will of improvement allow us to deliver virtual instruments that sets the new standard of sound perfection and effects that brings creativity for the next level. Solid trust from audio community and respect for products fruitful in many rewards make the D16 Group Audio Software company of choice for many musicians around the globe.

DynaMount makes remote microphone positioners unlike anything else on the market. The ultimate mic placement tools are now available at select retailers!

Dynaudio is the leading producer of hand-crafted high-end loudspeakers created by impassioned music lovers for your living room, the professional studio and for your car.

Sound is our number one priority
We have no needs for superfluous design or trendy symbols to beautify our speakers. Our mission is to create the best sound possible. This means to reproduce music and sound as close as possible to the natural experience.

We always strive to be authentic
We want the sound of our loudspeakers to be as effortless and natural as the musical instrument would be playing in your room.

At FabFilter, we make the best possible tools for music production and audio processing. To achieve this, we continually rethink and challenge industry standards: we've never been afraid of reinventing the wheel. Considering every little detail, we tune our algorithms and interfaces until they sound perfect, look amazing and feel great to work with.

For more than 28 years Focusrite have been designing premium quality mic pre amps, channel strips and audio interfaces. Focusrite offer USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and Ethernet audio recording solutions. Drawing on its heritage, Focusrite's extensive ranges of audio interfaces share the same 'attention to sound', bringing professional recording within reach of today's aspiring music makers. Focusrite produces class-leading products and award winning designs for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Hammond Organ Company has always built their organs to last, and very many of the original models are still in service. Time marches on, however, and the old soldiers are now starting to show their age. The vintage Hammonds were intricate mechanical wonders, full of thousands of moving pieces; which have become more and more expensive and difficult to maintain, repair, or replace.

The Modern Hammond Organ Company is privy to the secrets that made those classic organs play and sound that way. Our engineers have captured modern technology to express a 77 year old tone, allowing the organist to have the same experience that vintage Hammonds offer. 

Its unique approach to innovative music software has allowed the development of one of the widest and fastest growing range on the market: from DJ and re-mixing to loop and sound collections & high-quality effects processors for the studio to cutting-edge software musical instruments for keyboard players and guitarists.

Image-Line is a Belgium based company that produces innovative and leading music applications for computer-based music producers, musicians and sound-designers. Their flagship product, FL Studio (formerly FruityLoops), is downloaded over 30,000 times every day making it one of the world's most popular Digital Audio Workstation applications. Image Line products include: FL Studio, FL Studio Mobile (Android & iOS), FL Studio Groove (Windows 8), Deckadance, and EZGenerator. Their VST Plugins include: Autogun, Deckadance, DirectWave, Drumaxx, Edison, Groove Machine, Gross Beat, Hardcore, Harmless, Maximus, Harmor, Morphine, Newtone, Ogun, Pitcher, Poizone, Sakura, Sawer, Toxic Biohazard, Vocodex, and Wasp.

KResearch comprises of a group of highly motivated professionals which except of their technical related expertise in effect design and software development, are all involved in musical related activities from composition, performance or production of music.

Our aim is to develop innovative products with rich unique feature sets based on our in house research and development.

SynthMaster is an award-winning software synthesizer by KV331 Audio, available in VST AU RTAS and AAX formats. It ranked number 2 in MusicRadar's Best VST/AU Synth in the World poll in 2014.

The MANLEY brand has been around since the late 1980's. Manley's first commercially available products were upper echelon high-fidelity vacuum tube amplifiers and preamplifiers constructed at the old Vacuum Tube Logic of America factory.

What makes Mojave different? A Mojave microphone's journey begins and ends in Burbank, CA. US made Jensen transformers and NOS (new old stock) tubes are shipped offshore and mated to capsules and bodies, according to David Royer's design specifications, at a highly respected factory that David has worked with for over 15 years. All Mojave microphones are constructed with respect to David's unprecedented research and attention to electronic design and quality. After assembly, they are shipped back to Burbank for extensive QC inspections. Prior to packaging, every mic is burned in for 24 hours, tested and personally listened to by David.

Very few companies (and none in Mojave's price range) invest so much in the audio components. The high quality Jensen transformers alone, cost more than many import mics. The NOS tubes are military spec. The FET's are top quality and the resisters are custom made. At Mojave it's a given that no sacrifices are made in the critical signal path electronics.
This hybrid of domestic and overseas manufacturing allows us to make superb microphones that are affordable without compromise.

David Royer is one of an elite group of microphone designers who know that music and sound are inseparable from electronic design. Everything David designs comes from his deep, lifelong love of music. David is best known for his ribbon microphone designs with Royer Labs, which have won three TEC awards and a prestigious Technical Grammy Award.

Autotheory Pro perfects your playing, and it makes it easier than ever to control multiple instruments from your qwerty keyboard. add in a midi controller and focus on the music, while autotheory keeps you in perfect key.

Polyverse Music is a company dedicated to collaborations with the most innovative musicians of our age to create musical instruments and tools for fellow musicians.

This is why we have chosen Infected Mushroom as the first artists to work with – and the results are fantastic.

After developing Erez Eisen’s initial idea into a prototype plugin, Infected went to the studio to try the plugin, and discovered numerous other uses and features for it than originally anticipated. As we perfected the plugin Infected were using it all over their new album, finding exciting new ways of using it and ideas to improve the plugin.

We call this creation process “artistic feedback“, and it is the fuel for our creative engine!

Stay tuned for many more gems from our collaboration with Infected Mushroom and others.

Yours truly,
The Polyverse Music team

The following are other award-winning product innovations by Presonus: DigiMax (2000) – The first 8-channel microphone preamplifier with ADAT output.; FireStation (2002) – One of the first FireWire multi-channel computer recording systems; Central Station (2004) – First monitor controller with talkback; FirePod (2004) – First FireWire recording system with 8 microphone preamplifiers; INSPIRE 1394 (2005) – First daisy-chainable, compact FireWire recording system; FireStudio (2006) – First FireWire recording system with integrated remote control for surround and stereo capable speaker switching and communications.

u-he used to be a one-man show – just Urs! But now we are a team...

We're also working closely together with composers such as Hans Zimmer, Hans Hafner, Reinhold Heil and Johnny Klimek but also with sound designers such as Alon Prat (Kyhon), Kevin Schröder, Tasmodia, Michael Kastrup and BigTone Studios.

And of course we have a beta team consisting of 100+ volunteers who help make sure that all our stuff actually works!

And last but not least—Brian Rzycki, who runs PatchLib!

Wave Arts focuses on professional grade audio processing software for embedded systems and professional audio applications. Millions of consumers and audio professionals worldwide benefit every day from the research and technology produced by Dr. Gardner and the Wave Arts team in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Liquid Music. Your Next Song is a Sketch Away

Liquid Music for Live is a powerful plugin for Ableton Live 9 using Max for Live that instantly crafts original song ideas with advanced music tools. Liquid Music for Live lets you create inspiring music using a revolutionary visual workflow – the best way to get inspiration and conquer a creativity block.

• Paint melodies, harmonies and chords using the revolutionary Sketch tool
• Make unique beats instantly using a collection of rhythmic building blocks with the Rhythm tool
• Tweak and evolve song ideas in real-time using Five Layers of Control: Sketch, Key, Chords, Voice and Rhythm
• Fully integrates with Ableton Live Suite or Ableton Live with Max for Live
• Choose a synth track, and Liquid Music automatically displays the harmony toolset. Select a Drum Rack track, and Liquid Music supplies a wealth of beat sequencing tools
• Inspiring presets help create original ideas and rich harmonies in seconds, and you can swap their five “layers” for nearly limitless possibilities

Liquid Rhythm. Make Beats with the World's Most Powerful Drum Machine Plugin.

Liquid Rhythm is a wildly innovative beat generator, sequencer, and software MIDI controller that gives you instant access to quadrillions of rhythmic patterns. Liquid Rhythm lets you create intricate, interesting beats with unprecedented speed and precision.

• Visualize your beats with our intuitive Music Molecule technology
• Make complex, unique beats instantly using a collection of rhythmic building blocks
• Tweak and customize beats in real-time with powerful editing tools
• Use Liquid Rhythm standalone, with your DAW as VST, AU, RTAS, or fully integrated with Ableton Live 9 via Max for Live

WaveDNA

WaveDNA is a Toronto-based music software development company designing and building the next generation of innovative virtual instruments. Founded in 2010 by CEO Douglas Mummenhoff and Lead Inventor David Beckford, the company operates with a vision to create virtual instruments that dramatically streamline the composition process for song-writers and music producers.

Since 1959, Westone has specialized in custom earplugs and earpieces as well as other products to protect and enhance hearing, facilitate communication, and support hearing care professionals.

Our dedication to absolute quality, uncompromising service, and The Golden Rule have made us a world leader in our industry.

ZOOM is staffed by Creators — skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate about music, sound engineering, and filmmaking. All of that love and know-how is then poured into the development of innovative products with never-before-seen features, providing best-in-class customer services, and always looking to educate and inspire today’s Creators.

Canadian Musician magazine is Canada's magazine for professional and amateur musicians. Published since 1979, the magazine covers prominent Canadian artists, the latest gear, technique and the business of music. Published bi-monthly, Canadian Musician features regular columns on Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds, Vocal, MIDI, Business, Songwriting, Live Sound, Recording and On-Line Music. Also included are classified ads, opportunities for musicians, new releases and new products.

Ryerson is Canada's leader in innovative, career-focused education and a university clearly on the move. It is a distinctly urban university with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Ryerson has a mission to serve societal need and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community.

Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Ryerson is the most applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces, and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise.

Ryerson is Canada's leader in innovative, career-focused education and a university clearly on the move. It is a distinctly urban university with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Ryerson has a mission to serve societal need and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community.

Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Ryerson is the most applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces, and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise.

SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) is a not-for-profit organization that represents the Canadian performing rights of millions of Canadian and international music creators and publishers. SOCAN is proud to play a leading role in supporting the long-term success of its more than 100,000 Canadian members, as well as the Canadian music industry. Through licences, SOCAN gives businesses that use music the freedom to use any music they want, legally and ethically. SOCAN licenses more than 125,000 businesses coast to coast and distributes royalties to its members and peer organizations around the world. SOCAN also distributes royalties to its members for the use of Canadian music around the world in collaboration with its peer societies. In addition, SOCAN plays a leadership role in mentoring emerging creators on various aspects of the craft and business of music. We also advocate on behalf of our members to ensure that copyright is respected and that creators are appropriately remunerated for the use of their work.

SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) is a not-for-profit organization that represents the Canadian performing rights of millions of Canadian and international music creators and publishers. SOCAN is proud to play a leading role in supporting the long-term success of its more than 100,000 Canadian members, as well as the Canadian music industry. Through licences, SOCAN gives businesses that use music the freedom to use any music they want, legally and ethically. SOCAN licenses more than 125,000 businesses coast to coast and distributes royalties to its members and peer organizations around the world. SOCAN also distributes royalties to its members for the use of Canadian music around the world in collaboration with its peer societies. In addition, SOCAN plays a leadership role in mentoring emerging creators on various aspects of the craft and business of music. We also advocate on behalf of our members to ensure that copyright is respected and that creators are appropriately remunerated for the use of their work.

Since Yamaha Music Foundation was established in 1966, it has generated a wide range of music activities throughout global society, including Yamaha music schools, and the Junior Original Concert. Strong commitment to promote and support music education and popularization is one of the most significant elements to distinguish Yamaha from its competitors.

Yamaha has endeavored to produce products and services that satisfy the diverse needs and desires of people worldwide. Its products and services are recognized the world over for superior quality in acoustics, design, technology, craftsmanship, and customer oriented services. These products and services under the brand name of Yamaha are highly regarded by a large number of professionals, institutions, business people within the related industries, and consumers.

Our corporate philosophies are embedded in our customer oriented management and operations; providing excellence in our products and services; continuous efforts to expand our existing market and create new markets; enhancement of research and development on a long range perspective; commitment to care for end users through providing even better service after sale; pursuit of further globalization of Yamaha's business; fostering positive growth through diversification.

Yamaha's very basic corporate objective is reflected in everything that it does, which is to contribute to the enrichment of the quality of lives for people around the world.