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Avid
Avid is the world leading manufacturer of digital content creation tools. In addition to Avid’s video solutions, which include industry-standard Media Composer, Avid’s professional audio products include Pro Tools, Sibelius and M-Audio.
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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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Montblanc
For more than 20 years, Montblanc has actively been involved in nurturing, preserving and developing artistic talent through its numerous initiatives across the world. With such a history, Montblanc, also known as the “cultural brand”, is proud to honor John Lennon’s life, his music and his dreams by contributing to selected cultural projects which support music education, and collaborating with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.
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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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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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Gibson Guitars
Gibson USA is an American institution, the builder of the world’s most revered guitars, and a legendary innovator of instrument design.
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Epiphone
Epiphone has been making world-class instruments for nearly a century. In 1964, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney each chose the Epiphone Casino to be one of their most often-played instruments.
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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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SAE Institute
SAE Institute provides world-class education and training in the audio engineering and creative media sectors.
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NewTek
NewTek makes portable live production and 3D animation systems. NewTek is best known for creating groundbreaking products that are professional, easy to use and cost-effective. The tools they provide broaden the base of those who create film, broadcast-quality video, and a variety of graphics for film, television, games, software, and print.
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TodoCast
TodoCast is an interactive streaming and media services company specializing in Live Internet Broadcasts. TodoCast offers a turnkey platform including satellite connectivity, audience management and social networking features to engage, grow and monetize audiences on the web, mobile devices and connected TVs.
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Mobile Roadie
Mobile Roadie is a self service app platform where anyone can create an iPhone or Android app in minutes. Leading clients include Live Nation, Universal Music, Sony Music, Warner Music, EMI, Random House, Madonna, and Taylor Swift.
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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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Roland
Roland is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electronic musical instruments and music gear.
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Sonicbids
Sonicbids helps bands connect with people who book and license music. With over 200,000 artists and 15,000 promoters in their network, Sonicbids has the largest and most diverse range of performance and licensing opportunities available.
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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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Digital Media Academy
The Digital Media Academy is affiliated with prestigious colleges and universities across the country where they conduct 5-day courses for kids, teenagers and adults that can be taken individually or combined for multi-week certifications. The Lennon Bus hosts Digital Media Academy’s instructors at industry events, schools and other venues, where previews of the classes taught in their curriculum are conducted. DMA and the Lennon Bus have jointly developed COME TOGETHER: Music and Video Production which is offered in DMA’s Teen Summer Camp program.
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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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Litepanels
Litepanels is an industry leader and innovator in broadcast lighting. Their ultra-efficient LED panels provide soft, even, controllable light with consistent color. The environmentally friendly LED technology produces powerful directional light while maintaining low-power consumption and minimal generation of heat.
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Manfrotto
Manfrotto provides professional support solutions for the photographic, video, lighting and live entertainment industries. Their products are the most highly-respected in the world and appear alongside their sister companies Gitzo, Avenger, Kata and National Geographic as well as other select top brands of imaging-related products.
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New Bay Media
NewBay Media’s Music Player Network of publications for musicians actively performing and producing music includes Guitar Player, Bass Player, Keyboard, and EQ magazines and related websites, TV, Enews and events.
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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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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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Applied Acoustics Systems
AAS is a leading producer of innovative audio products. Their highly notable software modeling instruments include the Tassman software synthesizer and Strum guitar emulators.
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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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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.
Noise Industries
Established in 2004, Boston Massachusetts based Noise Industries is an innovative developer of visual effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast community. Their products are integrated with popular non-linear editing and compositing products from Apple and Avid.
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iZotope
iZotope is a research-driven audio technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its products and audio technology are used by millions of people in over 50 countries, from independent musicians to major broadcast and recording studios and GRAMMY Award winners.
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Slingerland Drums
The Slingerland Drum Company is a historic drum company that is linked to the rich history of jazz drumming.
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Harris
Harris is an international communications and information technology company dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.
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Mad Mimi
MadMimi writes the new book on email marketing and e-newsletter design, offering powerful tools, customization, free image hosting, live chat support, and comprehensive tracking in a gorgeous and sensible web-based working environment.
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Anton/Bauer
Anton/Bauer is recognized as the world’s innovator and premier provider of portable power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries. Established in 1970 with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, Anton/Bauer’s product offerings include many signature lines including the leading Gold Mount® system, InterActive® chargers, Logic Series® batteries such as the HyTRON® and DIONIC® Series and the Tandem 150 Modular Charging System. Other products include ElipZ and Cine Series batteries and the Ultralight®. Their superior quality products have become an industry standard.
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Copperpeace
Copperpeace is a premium guitar strap company based in Los Angeles, California that is devoted to creating stylish and well-made accessories for a new musical generation.
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