ART: Applied Research Technology

Applied Research Technology (ART) is a company comprised of musicians, engineers and recording enthusiasts. Since the company’s inception in 1984, ART has strived to redefine the performance versus price barrier with a continuing series of innovative new audio products designed with the needs of the musician in mind.

Blizzard Lighting: Cooler By Design

Blizzard Lighting is a manufacturer of LED lighting technology (Stage Lighting, DJ Lighting, Uplights, Pars, Moving Heads) for Entertainment & Professional Applications.  Blizzard provides professional, high-quality stage, installation, production and DJ lighting, from moving heads, to par lights, effect lighting, and everything in between. Innovation and unique design inspire all Blizzard Lighting products, offering high-efficiency solutions for nearly any lighting scenario.

Dynaudio: Precise at any Level

At Dynaudio, the mission has been to develop, innovate and manufacture state of the art monitors that can be trusted 100% by audio engineers and artists. Customers include top recording studios like The Pierce Room in London, NRG Studios in Los Angeles, The Hit Factory in New York, as well as leading record producers. In addition, a wide range of television, radio, and post-production users are putting their trust in Dynaudio Professional monitors.

Frameworks: We support your music, literally!

Frameworks was developed by musicians and audiophiles who are passionate about their gear. At the core of all Frameworks products is the mission for it to be east to operate and holds up to extensive use. The handles, knobs and mechanisms are designed to operate in the most instinctive way and feel comfortable in your hand. In the end our mission is to create products that you don’t have to worry about. Frameworks stands are available for Guitar, Keyboard, Sheet Music, Tablet and LCD, Microphone, Speaker, and Lighting products.

Gator Cases: Guard it with Gator

Gator Cases was founded in 2000 by father-daughter team Jerry Freed and Crystal Morris in Tampa, Florida.  Gator offers over 1000 different case, bag, rack and stand solutions ideally suited for a wide set of applications at very profitable margins.  In 2014, Gator launched their 100% USA Made Custom Case division.   Gator custom cases are the highest quality and are made to exacting specifications to meet the demands of the production, install, and integration markets.

Hartke: Turn it Up!

Hartke first revolutionized the world of bass amplification in 1985 with the creation of a unique aluminum cone driver that produced a bass tone with far broader dynamics than had ever been heard before. HARTKE has gone on to create a full line of bass amplifiers, cabinets and combos that are used by the world’s greatest bass players.  Always driving the latest innovations in speaker and amplifier technology, the Hartke revolution rolls on…

Hughes & Kettner: Technology of Tone

Since 1984, the name Hughes & Kettner has become synonymous worldwide with guitar amps of the highest quality. Engineered in Germany, these amps are the product of a lifelong passion and pursuit of a vision – to make great tone accessible for the discerning player.

Jean Baptiste: Pro-Quality meets Affordability

Jean Baptiste, established in 1932, began in a small shop in the heart of New York City with a single mission: bring affordable, high-quality brass and woodwind instruments to the masses. For over 80 years, Jean Baptiste has provided instruments to players of all ages and skill levels, helping to launch the careers of countless students, educators and artists.  Jean Baptiste’s line of woodwind and brass instruments feature unparalleled craftsmanship, tone and playability to the market, in addition to a full line of accessories that allow for the proper care and maintenance of all its instruments.

Avolites: 

Avolites are dedicated to producing the very best control solutions for all aspects of the professional lighting industry. The company has focused on, listened to and built upon end-user feedback which has allowed continual development and evolution of the product range. Avolites equipment utilises cutting-edge technology whilst retaining the accessible, intuitive, hands-on familiarity for which Avolites’ products are renowned.

Samson: Professional Audio and Wireless Innovation

Samson, began in 1980 designing wireless microphone systems. Today, SAMSON an industry leader in both consumer and professional audio with three notable brands: SAMSON Audio, SAMSON Wireless and Hartke. Whether your application is live sound reinforcement, production, song-writing, home/studio recording, or just rehearsal, you are covered!  Over 250 SAMSON products are sold and distributed in over 140 countries around the world.

Yorkville Sound: Just LISTEN

Since inception in 1963, Yorkville Sound has been a manufacturer of High-Quality, Canadian Made PA systems, loudspeakers, instrument amps, installed audio systems and accessories. At Yorkville, the goal has always been to provide affordable and dependable professional audio products and instrument amplifiers. Yorkville’s warranty support is unparalleled, and the products are built tough, with state-of-the-art technology. In addition to the manufacturing and distribution of their own Brands, including ART, Yorkville is the North American distributor for Dynaudio and Hughes & Kettner.

Yorkville family of Brands: Yorkville Sound, ART, Dynaudio, Apex, VTC Pro, Orion Lighting, Hughes & Kettner, and  Traynor