Industry/Publications

Sound On Sound - sound recording and music technology publication
Future Music - music technology publication
Computer Music Journal
The Mix - sound recording and technology publication
EQ Mag - online recording resource

The Digital Audio Company - professional mastering house and CD manufacturing agent
AMC Production Ltd - associate offering music technology and sound design services

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Manufacturers
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• Microphones
• Preamps
• Mixers
• Recording Devices
• Tapes & Recording Media
• Processing & Effects
• Amps
• Speakers
• Computer Hardware
• Software
• Cassette and CD Production
• Cable & Connectors
• Miscellaneous

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Microphones

• ADK - Condenser mics.
• AKG Acoustics
• Alesis/GT Electronics
• APEX Electronics - Microphones, headphones and more.
• Applied Microphone Technology - Instrument mics.
• Audio-Technica
• Audix
• Avenson Audio
• Azden Corporation - Wireless systems.
• Behringer
• Benson Audio Labs - Microphones, cables and accessories
• Beyerdynamic - Regular/wireless mics and headphones.
• BlueMic - Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics
• BPM Studiotechnik - German microphone maker
• Brauner USA - Hand-made mics from Germany.
• Bruël & Kjær
• CAD
• Canford Audio
• Carvin
• Cascade Microphones - Studio mics, stand, and pop-filters.
• Crown
• CTI Audio, Inc. - CAD and ASTATIC mic lines.
• DPA Microphones
• Earthworks - Audio and measurement mics.
• Elation - Condenser mics.
• Electro-Voice
• Event Electronics - R0DE® mics.
• Felio Electric-Audio Equipment Co - OEM manufacturer of microphones, headphones, and components.
• Gefell - (North American Distributor)
• Groove Tubes - Tube mics.
• Inter-M Corporation
• Joe Meek
• K&K Sound Systems
• KEL Audio Design
• Kona - Wireless mic systems.
• Korby Audio Technologies - Manufacturer and mic repairs.
• Lawson, Inc. - Tube and solid state mics sold direct.
• Lectrosonics - Wireless mic systems.
• LEM - Wireless systems.
• Line Audio Design - Microphones and preamps.
• Manley Labs
• Microtech Gefell - Condenser mics.
• Minami Audio Equipment Co, LTD. - Electret condenser microphones, earphones & headphones, mylar speakers & loudspeakers.
• MIPRO - International manufacturer of wireless microphone systems.
• MXL Mics/Marshall Electronics
• Neumann
• Peavey
• Popless Voice Screens - Makers of VAC(TM) is an adjustable pop filter for recording
• Pritchard Amps - Also has some tube mic designs.
• Red5 Audio - Scottish maker of microphones. Sells direct.
• Rode Microphones
• Roland
• Royer Labs - Ribbon microphones.
• Sabine - Wireless systems.
• Samson Audio
• Sanken
• Schoeps
• SD Systems - Instrument mic manufacturer.
• SE.electronics - Condenser and tube microphones.
• Sennheiser
• Sequerra - Ribbon mic.
• Shure
• SM Pro Audio
• Sony
• Soundelux Microphones
• Soundfield - microphones and surround sound processors
• Stedman - Microphones and accessories.
• Studiomaster
• Studio Projects - Studio mics.
• THE
• TOA Electronics
• Wunder Audio
• Yorkville

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Preamps

• A Designs Audio
• Aphex
• API Audio
• Apogee Electronics - Premium Mic/instrument pre-amps.
• ART
• ARX
• Audio Toys Inc.
• Audio Upgrades - Microphone preamps, sold as rack units and cards for custom/retrofit work.
• Avalon Design - Pure class A recording gear.
• Behringer
• Bellari
• Benchmark Media
• Buzz Audio
• Bryston - Canadian manufacturers of amplifiers and pre-amps.
• Carvin
• Chandler Limited
• CLM Dynamics
• Crane Song
• Crookwood - Some models with remote controls.
• D&R
• dbx
• Demeter Amplification
• Dredge-Tone Audio - Tube mic preamps.
• Earthworks - Recording and measurement preamps.
• Event Electronics
• FMR Audio
• Focusrite
• Geoffrey Daking & Co
• George Massenburg Labs
• Grace Design - Mic preamps.
• Great River Electronics
• Groove Tubes - Tube preamps.
• Hoontech - Low cost microphone preamps.
• Hooter Sound - Mic/instrument preamp.
• Joemeek - Analog studio gear.
• LA Audio
• Line Audio Design
• Manley Labs
• Mares Designs
• Martinsound - Includes Martech products.
• Midas Consoles
• Millennia Media - Microphone preamps
• MindPrint
• MTR Ltd
• Neumann
• Oram
• Peavey
• Pendulum Audio
• Phoenix Audio - Preamps and buffer amps, plus products and services for Neve consoles.
• PreSonus
• Radial Engineering - Audio and optical cables, snakes, and direct boxes.
• Rane Corporation
• Raven Labs - Compact preamps, EQs, DI's, and mixers.
• Requisite Audio - Preamps, limiters and DI's for studio use.
• Sage Electronics - Hand-made mic pres and DIs.
• SeaSound Audio Forum - A user run site with drivers, schematics, manuals, and a message board.
• Sebatron
• Sequerra
• Seventh Circle Audio - Mic preamps in kit and fully assembled form.
• SM Pro Audio
• Sound Performance Lab - German made studio products
• SPL - Analog, tube, and digital processors.
• Shure
• Summit Audio
• Symetrix
• Sytek Audio Systems - Solid state and tube preamps.
• Taylor Guitars - K4 instrument preamp/EQ.
• Tech 21 - Preamps and DI boxes.
• tfpro - Designs by Ted Fletcher, designer of many Joe Meek products.
• Toft Audio Designs
• Tubetec Analogue Electronics - Custom built gear.
• Van den Hul
• Wunder Audio
• Yamaha - Rack-mount mic/line preamp.

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• Acustica FES
• AKG Acoustics
• Alesis
• Allen & Heath
• Alto
• AMEK
• AMS Neve
• Argosy Console - Console chassis and studio furniture.
• Audiomate - A division of Martinsound.
• Audio Technologies Inc (ATI)
• Audio Toys Inc.
• Aviom - Personal monitor mixing systems.
• Behringer
• Canford Audio
• Carvin
• Crate Audio
• Crookwood - Mastering consoles.
• D&R - Analog and digital modular consoles and mixers.
• DOD
• Electro-Voice
• ESO Mixers and Amplifiers - DJ mixers and power amps
• Euphonix - Mixing consoles.
• FBT - Professional audio equipment in Italy.
• Focusrite
• Furman
• Geoffrey Daking & Co
• Graham-Patten Systems - Audio mixing systems for video production.
• Harrison
• Hear Technologies - Personal monitor mixing systems, ADAT extender, and in-ear monitors.
• Inter-M Corporation
• Korg - Mixing consoles.
• LA Audio
• LDM Electronic - Polish maker of powered mixers and sound reinforcement gear.
• LEM
• Mackie Designs
• Martinsound - Audiomate and Neotek brands.
• Midas Consoles
• MTR Ltd
• MUTEC - Digital line mixers.
• Neotek - A division of Martinsound.
• Oram
• Otari Corporation
• Peavey
• Phoenix Audio - Preamps and buffer amps, plus products and services for Neve consoles.
• Phonic - Mixers, power amps, DJ mixers, and other sound reinforcement gear.
• Proel
• Rane Corporation
• Red Sound Systems - UK manufacturer of music/DJ equipment
• Roland
• Rolls
• Samick
• Samson Audio
• Shure
• SM Pro Audio
• Solid State Logic (SSL) - High end mixing consoles.
• Sony
• Soundcraft
• SoundTech
• Soundtracs
• Speck Electronics
• Spirit By Soundcraft (UK Site)
• Studer
• Studiomaster
• Tascam
• TemPO - Powered and unpowered mixers, speakers, and guitar amps.
• TOA Electronics
• Tsunami Technologies
• Tubetec Analogue Electronics - Custom built gear.
• Vintec - The C3 tube mixing console.
• Whirlwind
• Yamaha - Tabletop, power, digital mixers and consoles.

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• Acronova - CD/DVD Duplication systems.
• Akai - Hard disk recorders.
• Alesis - ADAT.
• Bertsch - 8-track hard disk recorders.
• Boss
• CD CyClone - CD duplication equipment.
• Denon
• Doremi Labs - Dawn audio workstation.
• EMU - Hard disk recorders.
• Ensoniq - Hard disk recording systems.
• Fairlight - Digital audio workstations.
• Fostex - Hard disk, DAT, and four-track recorders.
• HHB Communications - CD, DAT, and MO recorders.
• iZ Technology - Makers of the RADAR hard disk recording systems.
• Korg - Hard disk recording systems.
• Mackie
• Mark of the Unicorn - Hard disk recorders.
• Media Stream Technologies - CD duplication machines.
• Mediatechnics - CD-R duplication machines.
• Microboards - CD recorders and printers.
• Otari Corporation - Minidisk, hard disk, DAT & CD recorders.
• Philips - CD recorders.
• Program Solutions Group - CD Recording and duplication machines.
• QPS - CD recorders and duplication towers.
• Roland - Digital recorders.
• SADiE - Digital audio workstation gear.
• Sharp Electronics - Cassette & minidisk recorders.
• Solstice - CD autoloader/dupicator.
• Sony - DAT, CD, minidisk & other recorders.
• Soundscape Digital Technology - Hard disk & CD recorders.
• Studer - Digital and analog recorders.
• Superscope Technologies - Portable CD recorders and practice tools.
• Tascam - DAT, four-track, minidisc & CD recorders.
• Teac - Cassette recorders.
• 360 Systems - Self-contained digital recorders.
• TimeLine Vista - Synchronization products and manufacturer of the Tascam hard disk recording systems.
• Verity Systems - CD/DVD duplcators, printers, and packaging systems.
• Yamaha - Minidisk, MD, four-track, eight-track cassette, and CD recorders.

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• Apogee Electronics - CD-R, DAT.
• Canford Audio - DATs and MDs.
• HHB Communications - CD-Rs, DATs, and MO disks.
• KYRIC Corporation - CD-Rs and cassettes.
• MAM-A - CD-R and DVD-R media.
• Maxell
• Quantegy - Ampex tapes & CD-Rs.
• Recordable Needs - Blank CDs in various colors and sizes.
• Sony
• TOA Electronics
• TDK

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• AKG Acoustics
• Alesis
• Alto
• AMS Neve
• Antares Systems - Auto-Tune processor.
• Anthony DeMaria Labs - All tube compressors and DI boxes.
• Aphex Systems
• Apogee Sound
• ART
• ARX
• Avalon Design - Pure class A recording gear.
• Behringer
• BSS Audio - DIs, dynamics processors, EQ, and control systems.
• Buzz Audio
• Carvin
• Chandler Limited
• CLM Dynamics
• Crane Song
• D&R
• D.A.S. Audio
• dbx
• DigiTech
• DOD
• Dolby Labs
• Drawmer - Hardware and software studio effects.
• DTS Online - DTS encoding/decoding hardware.
• Electro-Voice
• Eventide - Harmonizer® effects processors.
• FMR Audio - Compressors
• Focusrite
• Furman
• Geoffrey Daking & Co
• George Massenburg Labs
• Groove Tubes - Tube EQ and compressor/limiter.
• Inter-M Corporation
• Joemeek - Analog studio gear.
• Junger Audio - Digital dynamics processors.
• Klark Teknik - Equalizers, dynamics processors, delay lines, and other pro audio gear.
• Korg
• LA Audio
• LEM
• Lexicon
• Manley Labs
• MTR Ltd.
• Oram - EQ
• Palmer Musical Instruments - Direct recording devices (US Distributor's site)
• Peavey
• Pendulum Audio - Tube-based studio effects.
• Phonic - Mixers, power amps, DJ mixers, and other sound reinforcement gear.
• PreSonus - Compression, limiters, gates.
• Purple Audio
• Quantec - Makers of the Yardstick reverb processor and a variety of audio interface and synchonization products.
• RackRider
• Rane Corporation
• Raven Labs - Compact preamps, EQs, DI's, and mixers.
• Roland
• Sabine
• Samson Audio - EQ.
• SM Pro Audio
• Sony
• SoundTech
• Spatializer Audio Labs - 3D audio processors.
• Speck Electronics - EQ.
• SPL - Analog, tube, and digital processors as well as mic preamps.
• Summit Audio
• Symetrix
• TC Electronic
• TC Works - TC's software plug-in division.
• Teac - EQ.
• tfpro - Designs by Ted Fletcher, designer of many Joe Meek products.
• TL Audio - Tube signal processors.
• TOA Electronics - EQ.
• Tsunami Technologies
• Tubetec Analogue Electronics - Custom built gear.
• Universal Audio
• Weiss - Digital studio effects.
• Yamaha

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• Acustica FES
• Alesis
• Alto
• Apogee Sound
• ARX
• Benchmark Media Systems - Mic preamps, interface/line amps.
• BGW Systems
• Bryston - Canadian manufacturers of amplifiers and pre-amps.
• C Audio - European manufacturer of professional audio power amplifiers.
• Carver
• Carvin
• Chevin Research
• Crate Audio
• Crown
• CVA
• D.A.S. Audio
• Demeter Amplification
• Denon
• Electro-Voice
• ESO Mixers and Amplifiers - DJ mixers and power amps
• Furman - Headphone & power amps.
• Groove Tubes - Tube amps.
• Hafler
• Hoontech - Digital amps.
• HZ International - Power amps, loudspeakers, and other audio accessories.
• Inter-M Corporation
• JBL Professional
• Lectrosonics - Portable sound systems.
• LEM
• Lexicon
• Mackie Designs
• McGregor Amplification - Distributor's site
• MTR Ltd
• NEXT Pro Audio
• Peavey
• Phonic - Mixers, power amps, DJ mixers, and other sound reinforcement gear.
• QSC Audio Products, Inc. - Manufacturers of high end studio and stage audio equipment
• Rane Corporation
• Roland
• Samick
• Samson Audio
• Sharp Electronics
• SoundTech
• Spectron Laboratories - Digital amplifiers.
• Studiomaster
• Teac
• TOA Electronics
• Tsunami Technologies
• Van den Hul
• Whirlwind
• Yamaha
• Yorkville - Power amps and PA systems.

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• Acustica FES
• A.D.A.M. Audio (in German) - McCave International (Distributor for the Americas) - Studio Monitors.
• Alesis
• Alto
• Ambiance Acoustics Loudspeakers
• Apogee Sound
• ARX
• Audix
• Avatar Speakers - Monitors and loudspeakers.
• Bose
• Basson Sound - Bass, guitar, and sound reinforcement cabinets.
• Carver
• Carvin
• Community Professional Loudspeakers
• Crate Audio
• CVA
• D.A.S. Audio
• Dynaudio Acousics
• Electro-Voice
• EMES - Modular monitor systems (distributor's site).
• Event Electronics
• FBT - Professional audio equipment in Italy.
• Flite Sound - Lightweight speaker enclosures.
• Genelec - Active monitors.
• Hafler
• HHB Communications
• HZ International - Power amps, loudspeakers, and other audio accessories.
• Inter-M Corporation
• ISP Technologies - Surround decoders, and active speaker systems.
• JBL Professional
• Klein Hummel - Studio monitors.
• Korg
• KRK Systems
• LDM Electronic - Polish maker of powered mixers and sound reinforcement gear.
• LEM
• Mackie Designs
• McGregor Amplification - Distributor's site
• Miller & Kreisel Sound Corporation
• Minami Audio Equipment Co, LTD. - Electret condenser microphones, earphones & headphones,mylar speakers & loudspeakers.
• Nautilus Master Technology - Monitor controllers.
• NEXT Pro Audio
• NHTPro
• Peavey
• Phonic - Mixers, power amps, DJ mixers, and other sound reinforcement gear.
• PMC - The Professional Monitor Company
• Pro Acoustics - In-wall/ceiling speakers.
• Proel
• Quested
• Radian Audio Engineering - Loudspeakers and components.
• Roland
• Samick
• Sequerra
• Sharp Electronics
• Sonic Loudspeaker Systems - Sound reinforcement systems.
• SoundTech
• Spirit By Soundcraft (UK Site)
• Studer - Studio monitors.
• Studiomaster
• TAD - Technical Audio Devices by Pioneer - Monitors, loudspeakers, and components.
• Tannoy
• Technical Audio Devices (TAD) - Drivers, loudspeakers, horns, crossovers, and complete speaker systems.
• Technomad
• TemPO - Powered and unpowered mixers, speakers, and guitar amps.
• TOA Electronics
• Truth Audio - Professional studio monitors
• Turbosound - Speaker enclosures and monitors for sound reinforcement.
• UniTec
• Westlake Audio - Reference monitors.
• Yamaha - Powered and unpowered speakers.
• Yorkville

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• Acronova - CD/DVD Duplication systems.
• Champion Duplicators - CD duplication machines and printers.
• Media Stream Technologies - CD duplication machines.
• Mediatechnics - CD/DVD duplication equipment.
• MF Digital - CD and DVD duplication systems.
• Microtech Systems - CD/DVD duplication equipment and software.
• Neato - CD/DAT labeling systems and inserts.
• Otari Corporation
• ProAction Media - CD/DVD duplicators, media, and replication/duplication services.
• Program Solutions Group - CD Recording and duplication machines.
• Sony - Cassette & CD duplicators.
• Summation Technology - CD/DVD duplicators and supplies.
• Worldlabel.com - Variety of labels including CD and cassette sizes.

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• Aardvark - Audio interfaces, master clocks, sync distributing units, and related accessories.
• AdB International - Pro 24-bit digital audio I/O cards.
• Alesis - ADAT Edit for connection ADATs to a PC.
• Apogee Electronics - D/A's, A/D's, digital format converters.
• Applied Magic - Pro audio cards.
• Audiotrak
• Benchmark Media - A/D and D/A's.
• CM Labs - Makers of the Motor Mix control surface and PM series audio routers.
• creamw@re - Digital audio recording & I/O systems.
• Creative Labs - Sound cards.
• Digidesign - I/O and system expansion hardware.
• Digigram - PCI/ISA/PC.
• Digital Audio Denmark - A/D, D/A and D/D converters.
• Digital Audio Labs - Digital audio cards.
• Dmexx - Audio distribution, conversion, and networking products.
• Doremi Labs - Dawn audio workstation.
• DSP FX - DSP and I/O hardware.
• Echo Corporation - Multi-track audio cards.
• Edirol
• EGO SYS - Audio and MIDI interfaces.
• Emagic - PCI digital audio recordingcards.
• EMM Labs - A/Ds, D/As, format converters for DSD applications, and a suround switcher.
• Ensoniq - Sound cards.
• Fairlight - Digital audio workstations.
• Florida Audio Computing - Custom built computers for audio/MIDI work.
• Frontier Design Group - Audio I/O hardware.
• Gi (Guillemont International) - Sound cards.
• Glyph Technologies - DAW storage solutions.
• Griffin Technology - Serial port and audio adapters to allow use of tradition serial MIDI devices on new Macs.
• Hades Music - Makers of the VMC-207 control surface for DAWs.
• Hanmesoft - Sound cards and I/O hardware.
• Hoontech - Audio cards, external A/D, D/A, format converters, and MIDI interfaces.
• IntreSource - PCI sound cards.
• Korg - I/O cards.
• Kronauer - Modular audio converters.
• Kuhnle Elektroakustik - High-end converters.
• Lavry Engineering - High-end A/Ds, D/As, and a USB audio interface.
• Lexicon - Digital audio processing and I/O hardware.
• Lucid Technologies - Audio I/O hardware.
• Lynx Studio Technology - Audio I/O cards.
• Marian
• Mediatrix - Audio I/O and DSP cards.
• Metric Halo Laboratories
• MIDIMAN - Digital audio cards and ADAT conversion devices.
• MindPrint
• Mixed Logic - M24 control surface.
• MSB Technology - 24/96 converters.
• Musical Computers - Builds custom PCs for MIDI and digital audio work.
• MUTEC - Digital audio hardware.
• Mytek Digital - 24-bit, 96 kHz converters.
• Nirvis Systems - Makes a modular digital audio 16-in/8-out switcher with computer control.
• North Star Design - Italian company specializing in D/A and D/D conversion systems.
• Radikal Technologies - Makes a control surface supported by a number of sequencing and recording programs.
• RME
• SADiE - Audio I/O systems.
• SEK-D - I/O hardware.
• Sonorus - Digital audio cards.
• Soundscape Digital Technology - Hard disk recording, CD writers, DSP cards, audio I/O.
• Spectral - Digital audio cards.
• ST Audio - Computer audio interfaces including 24/96 capability.
• Swissonic - Audio converters.
• Symbolic Sound - Digital audio workstation.
• Terratec - Sound cards.
• TimeLine Vista - Synchronization products and manufacturer of the Tascam hard disk recording systems.
• Turtle Beach - Sound cards.
• Universal Audio
• WaveIdea - MIDI controller and USB audio interface.
• Weiss - Converters.
• Yamaha - Sound and DSP cards.
• Zefiro Acoustics - Digital I/O cards.

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• acoustic labs - Audio recording, editing, and mixing software for Windows.
• Acuma Labs - Produces plug-ins for Mackie's Digital 8-Bus.
• Adaptec - CD recording software.
• Algorithmix - Noise reduction software.
• Antares Systems - Auto-Tune plug-in.
• Arboretum Systems - Real-time audio effects software for Macs.
• BGtech - Dynamics processing VST plug-ins.
• BIAS - Digital editing and processing software for Macs.
• Cakewalk - Recording & editing software.
• creamw@re - Effects, analysis, and sonic restoration software (for creamw@re hardware).
• Cripple Creek Software - AudioLabel CD labeling software.
• DARTECH - Windows software/plug-ins for removing noise from recordings and burning them to CD.
• Diamond Cut - Audio restoration software.
• Digidesign - Digital audio, MIDI, mastering, and processing software.
• Digigram - Xtrack multitrack recording software.
• Digital Music Doctor - SONAR Swift & Deep - a CD-ROM tutorial.
• Down Stage Designs - Lighting/sound consultants that also offer a desigm calculator shareware program.
• Drawmer - Hardware and software studio effects.
• Emagic - Pro hard disk recording & sequencing software.
• Ensoniq - Recording, editing and processing software environments.
• F.A.Soft - n-Track Studio software for Windows.
• Gadget Labs - Recording, analog-style processing, and archiving software.
• Gallery Software - Post production and multimedia tools.
• Gear - CD-Recordable software for MacOS, Windows, and Unix.
• Gi (Guillemont International) - Digital audio and MIDI recording software (for Gi hardware).
• Human Machine Interfaces - Real-time software effects for Windows.
• IK Multimedia - T-RackS analog modeled mastering software.
• Innovative Quality Software (IQS) - SAW multitrack recording software for PCs
• Kind of Loud Technologies - Makes a TDM surround sound panning and DTS/Dolby encoding plug-ins.
• Line 6 - AmpFarm TDM plug-in.
• MAGIX
• Mark of the Unicorn - Recording and MIDI software.
• McDSP - TDM and AudioSuite plug-ins.
• Mdevice - Free devices for the SCOPE Fusion Platform.
• Metric Halo Laboratories - Audio signal analysis software.
• MIDI2VIDEO - Mac/PC software that synchronizes video to audio or MIDI tracks.
• Minnetonka Software - Digital audio recording, editing , CD burning, and DTS/Dolby encoding software for Windows.
• Mixman - Basic mixing software.
• Neutron DSP Devices - Free and for-sale devices for the Pulsar/SCOPE platform.
• Opcode Systems - MIDI and digital audio software.
• Phonotron - Editor designed specifically for vocals, with formant pitch shifting, time stretching, and more.
• Power Technology - Effects processing software.
• Prosoniq - Audio processing software for Macs and VST plugin effects.
• Q Sound - 3D sound design tools.
• Raw Material Software - Traktion audio/MIDI sequencer and Soundbasket, an FX server system.
• SEK'D - Digital recording, editing, and CD burning software.
• Serato - Makers of the Pitch 'n Time plug-in for Pro Tools.
• Sonic Foundry - Digital audio editing software for Windows.
• Sonic Timeworks - DirectX plug-ins.
• Soundscape Digital Technology - Audio editing software, effects, audio/video integration software.
• Spatializer Audio Labs - 3D audio processing software.
• Spectral - Digital audio editing, format conversion & CD burning software.
• SpinAudio - DirectX/VST plug-ins.
• Steinberg - Digital audio software.
• StudioFiles - Software to manage your home or professional studio.
• SureThing - CD/DVD/DAT labeling software and supplies.
• Symbolic Sound - Kyma digital audio workstation software.
• Syntrillium Software - Cool Edit software for Windows hard disk recording.
• TC Works - Plug-ins and audio mastering/editing software.
• True Audio - Speaker design software.
• Voyetra - Digital audio & MIDI recording, and other music software.
• Virtos Audio - Noise reduction and audio restoration DirectX plug-ins.
• Waves - Audio processing software.

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• Apogee Electronics - High end AD/DA, BNC, and microphone cables.
• Belden Wire & Cable Company
• Benson Audio Labs - Microphones, cables and accessories
• Canare
• Cord-Lox - Cable wraps, with option custom printing.
• DPA Microphones - Microphones, stands, and other accessories.
• EZWrap - Cable fasteners with custom printing.
• Frontier Design Group - Optical and S/PDIF cables.
• Furman - Patch bays.
• George L's - High quality cables.
• Hear Technologies - ADAT extender.
• Lava Cable - Hand-made cables with high-quality components.
• KM Cable Co.
• MIT Cables - High-end instrument, speaker, and microphone cables.
• Monster Cable
• MTR Ltd
• Neumann
• Neutrik
• Nirvis Systems - Makes a modular digital audio 16-in/8-out switcher with computer control.
• Proel
• Quick Cord Systems - Rackmount, retractable instrument, mic, speaker, and AC cord reels for quick rig setup.
• Radial Engineering - Audio and optical cables, snakes, and direct boxes.
• Rapco - Instrument/mic/speaker cables, snakes, and related accessories.
• Shure
• Sonorus - Optical cables.
• Spectraflex
• Taytrix - Patchbays and switch boxes.
• Van Den Hul - 100 different types of high-end audio cables from the Netherlands.
• Whirlwind

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• AcoustiCORK - Sound Control Underlay
• Acoustic Sciences Corporation - Acoustic control products.
• Acoustical Solutions - Sound proofing and noise reduction products.
• Acoustics First - Noise damping materials (foam, tube traps, etc.)
• American Micro Industries - Soundproofing and acoustical treatment foam.
• Argosy Console - Console chassis and studio furniture.
• Auralex - Foam sound barriers.
• BandPasses.com - Sells custom back-stage passes to use for your concerts.
• BassLine - Acoustical treatment for speaker enclosures to improve bass response.
• Benchmark Media Systems - Mic preamps, interface/line amps, meters, distribution amps, digital converters, and more.
• CM Labs - Makers of the Motor Mix control surface and PM series audio routers.
• Crane Song
• Crown - Acoustic measurement products.
• CVA - Lighting and live sound equipment.
• DK-Audio - Audio displays and digital signal switchers.
• Dolby Labs - Noise reduction products.
• Dragon Cases - Custom flight cases and padded bags for gear, lights, or whatever you need protection for.
• Etymotic Research - Earphones and hi-fi ear plugs.
• Friend-Chip Studio Electronics - Digital audio patchbays and converters.
• Gator Cases
• Juice Goose - Power distribution products.
• Km Studio Systems - Viking PCs for audio work and furniture for computer-based studios.
• Lead Tidy - Cable management tool.
• LM Engineering - Flight and shipping cases for instruments and rack gear.
• Mackie Industrial - Complete solution for installed audio products
• Martinsound - MultiMAX for adding surround capability to standard consoles.
• Microcosm Media - Acoustic treatment products.
• MixMachines - "DJ tools for the 21st century"
• MTR Ltd - Pro audio gear including racks and rack accessories.
• Nautilus Master Technology - Monitor controllers.
• Omnirax - Studio furniture.
• On-Stage Stands - Musical instrument and mic stands.
• onePower - Remote power products.
• Popless Voice Screens - Microphone pop filters.
• Primacoustic - Studio acoustical treatment products.
• ProDesk Studio Furniture - Modular studio furniture.
• Productiontrax.com - Sells music tracks and FX.
• Rack Release - A quick release fastener for use with rack gear to easily remove components without any tools.
• Rock n Roller Cart - Folding multi-function equipment cart.
• Rosendahl - Synchronization and time code equipment.
• RPM Optoelectronics - LED racklights that run cool.
• SABRA-SOM - Low cost, shock mount for all types/brands of microphones and other accessories.
• S.A.M. Cases - Custom flight cases. Also sells other brands.
• Segue Data Systems - Audio testing hardware
• Sounds Simple in Audio - Video instruction tapes covering mixing and audio enhancement.
• Stanton Magnetics - High quality DJ equipment
• Stereocelia - Studio monitor stands.
• Taytrix - Studio furniture, including custom designs.
• UniqueTracks - Royalty free background music tracks, including a large classical music library.
• UniTec - Cases for instruments, rack gear, mixers, plus studio furniture and speakers.

Organisations and Professional Bodies

Sonic Arts Network
iCi Arts - creative arts & education organisation
NESTA - arts & technology investor
Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS)
Performing Rights Society (PRS) - performance licensing
PAMRA - performing artists media rights
Musicians' Union
Music Producers Guild
APRS - professional recording association
MIDI Manufacturers Association - official MIDI info and specs
MCPS - Mechanical Copyright Protection Society issue licences for disc manufacture
MPA - Music Publisher's Association; owns MCPS ltd.
Bar Codes - E-centre that issue digital disc bar codes for distribution cataloging
ISRC Codes - International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) - administer of codes
PPL - Phonographic Performance Limited - assignment of ISRC codes in UK

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Academic Institutions

Musical Research Group (GRM)
Computer Music Research
IRCAM - Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique
University of York - music technology group
University of Glasgow - music technology group
University of Birmingham Electroacoustic Studios
De Montford University music technology research dept.
Live Algorithms for Music (LAM)
Barnsley College - media and entertainment education provider
University of Sheffield Sound Studios
University Centre Barnsley
University of Huddersfield
University of Middlesex - sonic arts dept.
University of London; Centre for Digital Music
University of London; Electronic Music Studios
Queen's University Belfast; Sonic Arts Research Centre
University of East Anglia; Electroacoustic Studios
All music departments in UK institutions

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Other Useful Links

Kevin Becka - LA producer; loads of learning materials/articles
Vintage Synth - huge vintage synth resource
Cycling74 - makers of Max/MSP software and large resource for sound, video and MIDI processing
Infusion Systems - resource for interactive systems and sensors
Harmony Central - huge music and associated technology resource. search out Scott Lehman's articles...his research is also well worthy of study from MIT
Music Support - supplier and developer of e-learning materials to the educational sector

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