Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins and banjos. Gibson's digital guitar represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, MI, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin, Hamilton, Chickering and Wurlitzer. www.gibson.com
APPLE, INC. (Technology Partner)
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, Mac OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store. For more information please visit www.apple.com.
Logic Pro 7 is the complete professional solution for music creation and audio production. It combines an award-winning sequencing and audio workstation application with a comprehensive set of software instruments and plug-ins, state-of-the-art loop composition tools, and the ability to utilize networked computers for additional processing power. With Logic Pro 7, you can take on any task in the pro audio workflow.
PUMP AUDIO
Founded in 2001, Pump Audio is the world's leading provider of quality independent music to content creators. Pump helps independent musicians license their music to traditional producers in TV, advertising and digital media through the PumpBox, its advanced search software and delivery system, as well as to content creators of all types through the recently launched Pump Audio Soundtrack service on the Web. Pump Audio's production customers include MTV Networks, NBC Studios, HBO, New Line Cinema, and advertising agencies Saatchi & Saatchi, and Wieden + Kennedy.
Pump Audio offers a constantly-growing catalog of over 70,000 original songs-comprising nearly every conceivable genre-from the very best independent artists and bands from around the world. Under Pump Audio's artist friendly system, licensing revenues are split equally with musicians, and the artists retain complete ownership over their music. Pump has earned millions of dollars for independent artists to date, with over 50,000 licensing placements last year, including over 1,000 episodes of television. www.pumpaudio.com.
NOTION
NOTION Music, Inc. is committed to the art of making music and believes that everybody is a musician. The company delivers groundbreaking technology that is easy and fun to use, enabling anyone who is passionate about music to create, learn about and perform music in ways never before possible. Our goal is simple: to inspire people to discover and embrace their true, inner musician.
NOTION Music has been incorporating its passion, vast musical knowledge, the best programming, and of course, the finest musicians and recording technology in the world since 1998. Since that time, the company has grown to more than 40 employees, and has received numerous awards recognizing its innovative vision in the software industry. While based in Greensboro, North Carolina, NOTION's customer base includes people from across the globe. More information about NOTION can be found at: www.notionmusic.com.
ROLAND
Roland Corporation U.S. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion kits, digital recording equipment, amplifiers and audio processing devices. With over 25 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standards in music technology for the world to follow. As the favorite choice for professional musicians, Roland equipment plays a central role on-stage and in the studio. Renowned for its product reliabilty, Roland offers a lineup developed from advanced technology and fostered by creative thinking. www.rolandus.com
CAKEWALK
Founded in 1987 and based in Boston, MA, Cakewalk is an international, industry-leading provider of software for music and sound creation. The company's award-winning products are used worldwide by more than 1, 000, 000 users, for applications including audio CD production, film/TV soundtracks, live stage sound, club remixes, computer game sound, multimedia applications, and Internet delivery. For more information call +1 (617) 423-9004 outside U.S. or visit Cakewalk on the web at www.cakewalk.com.
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how recording artists and other audio professionals work. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com.
THE RECORDING ACADEMY
While best known for presenting the annual GRAMMY® Awards, the recording industry's only peer-topeer award, The Recording Academy™ is a member based organization comprised of recording industry professionals dedicated to education, professional development, human services and advocacy on behalf of musicians and the entire recording community. www.naras.org
INDIE911
indie911 is a leading online media and social network providing tools and resources for thousands of musicians, filmmakers and consumers to sell, stream or share any content (music, videos, films, or photos) anywhere online - including websites, blogs and social networks - to an ever expanding network of users. indie911 has evolved into one of the most popular independent music destinations on the Internet, featuring over 9,000 artist and labels, over 75,000 song and film titles, over 100,000 members, and nearly four million monthly page views. indie911 provides original programming, artist services program, and a social network for artists to interact directly with their audiences and find new avenues of exposure and revenue. For more information please go to www.indie911.com.
The hoooka, powered by indie911, is a free, portable digital locker that allows users to share, promote, sell and play their personal media favorites, via the Web. The hoooka combines the community and networking aspects of MySpace with the digital sale opportunities and exposure of iTunes. Anyone, from artists to fans, can easily create a hoooka and post it anywhere - blogs, social networking pages or Web sites - and instantly become their own mobile media store. For more information please go to: www.hoooka.com.
NIMBIT
nimbit provides indie artists with the tools necessary for a successful career in music. Founded by musicians to serve musicians, nimbit empowers music professionals to control their careers and pursue their passion. www.nimbit.com
ALLHIPHOP.COM
For 9 years now, AllHipHop.com has been the #1 online destination for Hip-Hop news, reviews and industry insights. While most sites report on the buzz, our members create it, as they are thought-leaders, trendsetters and tastemakers. Our reach and reputation is unparalleled in the industry and we continue to break ground with up and coming artists. Continuing to strive for excellence as a website but also a business entity, AllHipHop.com won the Rising Star' Award from Black Enterprise, May 2006. Delivering over 90 million audited impressions/month and growing, our presence cannot be denied. www.allhiphop.com
DISC MAKERS
Nobody makes CD or DVD manufacturing easier and no one delivers faster than Disc Makers. When you need CD or DVD replication, short-run duplication, complete printing and packaging options, CD DVD duplicators and printers, or affordable blank CDs and blank DVDs look no further. We've got it. www.discmakers.com
MUSICPRO INSURANCE
MusicPro Insurance Agency LLC officially endorsed by ASCAP, has been created by Sterling & Sterling, Inc. specifically to provide convenient, lower cost insurance to meet the needs of working music professionals. MusicPro offers the advantage of onestop shopping with low rates, flexible options and excellent service. With coverage for instruments and equipment, studio liability, tour mind you need, so you can concentrate on your music. MusicPro's offerings will be expanding. Keep informed by reading Playback or visiting MusicPro's web site at www.musicproinsurance.com.
MEDIAGUIDE
"Mediaguide is a media services and information technology company created with ASCAP that uses proprietary digital fingerprinting technology to electronically monitor over 2,500 college, non-commercial, satellite and commercial radio stations in the US, selected television stations, international radio and XM channels; support viral digital discovery and fan-based e-commerce through social networks; and protect intellectual property online. Through a partner, Mediaguide also provides airplay data for independent artists and songwriters on nearly 5,000 internet radio stations and digital distribution to those stations.
Mediaguide has the unique ability to provide information that had been available only to and about commercial mainstream artists to include independent artists and songwriters, and those who want to discover and support them." www.mediaguide.com
HARRY FOX
The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA) is the premier U.S. mechanical rights organization and represents over 30,000 U.S. music publishers as their mechanical licensing agent. Formed in 1927, HFA is a fully owned subsidiary of the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA). Gary Churgin has been HFA's President and CEO since 2001. The company's services on behalf of its affiliate publishers include: Mechanical Licensing, International Representation, Royalty Compliance, Royalty Collection & Distribution and New Business Opportunities. HFA also promotes anti-piracy measures, and supports the NMPA's legal efforts to protect and uphold copyright law. To sustain these activities, HFA charges its affiliated publishers a commission for its services, which is currently set at 6.75%. HFA may represent any publisher who owns or controls one or more compositions currently being physically or digitally reproduced by a third party. www.harryfox.com
USALLIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
USAlliance Federal Credit Union is a FREE benefit offered to you by ASCAP. We offer an outstanding selection of financial products and services including:
no-minimum balance checking and savings accounts
low interest loans - personal, car, home mortgage
low interest credit cards
a full range of savings accounts and certificates
brokerage services, IRAs
USAlliance operates as a not-for-profit. Our members are our owners and we keep that in mind in all of our dealings. There is no fee to join and no membership fee. Visit our table and learn what we can do for you. www.usalliance.org
BILLBOARD
Now in its 112th year, Billboard is the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events and brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Radio & Records. Billboard's many strategic partners include Microsoft, Hands-On Mobile, Reuters, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, Univision Radio, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America, BigChampagne and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard's proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard's franchise and consumer reach. www.billboard.com
KILLER TRACKS
Killer Tracks is dedicated to producing the finest music in association with world-class and emerging composers and musicians. The result is a music catalog that is unparalleled in selection and sonic quality. Ranging from full orchestral score to the latest soundtrack trends, Killer Tracks' music has become a staple to the most prominent music supervisors and editors in the industry garnishing high profile placements such as the theme to Curb Your Enthusiasm, film scores and Super Bowl spots. Killer has the largest worldwide distribution of any production music library around offering our composers the greatest performance royalty opportunities. Because of our dedicated efforts to produce the best music by top composers and songwriters coupled with one of the most knowledgeable and creative staffs in the production music industry, Killer Tracks raises the bar for music libraries around the world! www.killertracks.com
SUPERSCOPE
Superscope specializes in manufacturing and sales of professional grade audio recorders. Superscope's innovative products have revolutionized music rehearsal and performance. The Superscope brand has signified quality for more than 50 years. www.superscopetechnologies.com
TAXI
Founded in 1992, TAXI is the world's leading Independent A&R company, helping artists, bands, composers and songwriters get their music heard by Major Labels, Top Indie Labels, Music Publishers, and Film & TV Music Supervisors. Thousands of TAXI's members have achieved success, ranging from Single-Song Publishing Deals, to Staff Writer Deals, Film and TV Placements, Cuts with chart-topping artists, and Record Deals with Top Labels. While many companies have attempted to imitate TAXI's formula over the years, none have ever been able to match TAXI's unparalleled track record for success or its reputation for personal service and its Money-Back Guarantee! www.taxi.com
HEARTS BLUFF MUSIC
Hearts Bluff Music is a new, independent Nashville-based music publishing company, currently investing millions to acquire copyrights from some of the top writers and publishers in the world. The one-year-old portfolio includes multi-platinum Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Christian, and Film/Television music, including over 20 #1 Hits, and 20 Top-20 Singles.
Hearts Bluff is evaluating select publishing catalogs to purchase. If you have a catalog that averages between $10,000 and $1.5 Million year in royalties, you are welcome to contact the company for a review. www.heartsbluffmusic.com
ILIO
ILIO specializes in providing high-tech inspiration for modern musicians. We distribute the world's most critically acclaimed Virtual Instruments and Sample Libraries from the world's top producers, including Spectrasonics™ (Stylus RMX, Atmosphere, Trilogy), the Vienna Symphonic Library™ (Vienna Instruments, Symphonic Cube, Vienna Special Edition), Synthogy™ (Ivory Grand Pianos, Italian Grand), and Applied Acoustics Systems™ (Lounge Lizard, Tassman).
These producers' products have been used by the industry's top singer/songwriters, producers, and composers on Grammy® and Oscar® winning recordings - and for good reason. All of these Virtual Instrument plug-ins and libraries are first-rate resources for spontaneous inspiration, with instruments and sound design that have set the standard for musicality and originality.
Go to www.ilio.com to see the latest products we have to offer, or call us at (800) 747-4546 to talk with one of our friendly musician specialists. You may also drop us an email at info@ilio.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
IK MULTIMEDIA
IK Multimedia is an international music software and hardware company dedicated to help people that listen, play, and produce music with a new generation of revolutionary instruments that are powerful and easy to use. Our unique approach to innovative music products has allowed the development of one of the widest and fastest growing ranges on the market: remixing tools for DJs, amp modeling utilities for guitarists and bassists, mastering tools for every studio, and cutting-edge virtual instruments, effects, and sound collections for every musician.
Many musical products are sold based on their spec list regardless of how usable they are. IK Multimedia products are always driven by the needs of the Musicians First. We deliver more than a promise of features that look good on paper. We deliver the substance, the content, and instant inspiration that fuels creativity right out of the box! We have a consistent philosophy across our entire range of software and sounds that are designed to make IK Multimedia an easy choice in any computer-based music-making situation.
Since its formation, IK Multimedia has produced a wide range of innovative products in both the consumer and professional music software markets. These products have received critical acclaim and multiple awards by both the media and top professionals in the music industry. IK products are available in more than 30 countries worldwide and are used by hundreds of thousands of people globally.
www.ikmultimedia.com
MALIBU SOUND
Malibu Sound Music Productions in Los Angeles, California offers sophisticated yet affordable recording, mixing, and music production services to artists anywhere in the world. We provide: CD & Demo production; recording; mixing; mastering; composing; arranging; and collaborations with top studio musicians from L.A.. Through our years of experience working with many renowned musicians, we are able to offer this unparalleled service to our clients.
In forming Malibu Sound, Sebastian Haimerl has created this unique and exciting music production company, offering the know-how of the Los Angeles recording industry to artists anywhere. As a recording engineer and music producer, he has worked with a lot of great music producers, including Rick Rubin, T-Bone Burnett, Mike Frazer, Ed Cherney, Pat Leonard, Thom Panunzio, Sheryl Crow, Neil Dorfsman and Eddie Offered. Among the major recording artists he has worked with are Jackson Browne, AC/DC, Stevie Nicks, Dave Koz, Jewel, David Crosby and Slayer.
Sebastian's team partner Jeff Young is a professional keyboard player, singer and songwriter for over 30 years. He was trained in classical and jazz piano and has since toured or recorded with Sting, Shawn Colvin, Alanis Morissette, Steely Dan, Curtis Stiger's and Jackson Browne. Jeff says, "All my life, classical and jazz studies, performance skills, and the songwriting influences from the artists I've worked with, have given me a deep understanding about what great music can and should be about." www.malibusound.com
SONGWINDOW
SongWindow is a private and secure Internet Site that gives professional songwriters the ability to showcase their best available songs to qualified professionals in the Entertainment Industry throughout the World.
SongWindow provides tools for songwriter members to communicate and self manage their catalogs with their Industry contacts. It also effectively creates a virtual gallery of their work, which they can present to their contacts as well as to a worldwide audience of qualified Industry insiders. All this is done while giving the Industry professionals the privacy to listen to and select songs with a click of the button.
Unlike other services, SongWindow.com doesn't act as a middle man; making unrealistic promises to place songs. Instead, SongWindow simply provides an easy and effective means for its Songwriter Members and their Industry contacts to communicate, show and find songs in a private and secure setting.
By virtue of using SongWindow, files of songs can be transferred around the world in seconds thereby eliminating the need to email mp3s or mail
CDs that often clutter the offices of the Industry professionals and publishing companies.
Since all Members and Industry professional who utilize SongWindow have unique access codes, all activity within the system is registered. This provides better protection to the copywriter owner than is available in today's market.
Our objective is to offer professional songwriters and their Industry contacts a method to find and place songs more efficiently and within one single dedicated environment. www.songwindow.com
West L.A. Music
Our regular customers include every major entertainment company, recording studio and artist in the country! For over 30 years, West L.A. Music has supplied equipment for feature films, television shows and hit records. You've seen our equipment on stages all over the world. When you shop at West L.A. Music you'll be joining today's top pros.
West L.A. Music was 'there' when rock history was being made, supplying equipment to top musicians around the world. From onstage at the California Jam in the 70's, to the digital multimedia 90's, we've helped the best players... play their best.
Our Clients Include: Recording Studios, Broadcast Companies, Film and Video Post Production Facilities, Project Studios, Major Artists, Producers, Composers, Record Companies, Corporate, Educational, Religious and Medical Institutions, Military & Government Agencies.
Every Major Brand - At West L.A. Music, you'll find every major brand of guitars, amps, drums, keyboards, synthesizers, sound systems, recording equipment, DJ equipment, computers, music software, and accessories.
West L.A. Music offers a complete selection of professional products from the leading manufacturers in the industry. We are committed to working with you in developing the right equipment packages for your applications. www.westlamusic.com
TASCAM
TASCAM is the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and produces the most comprehensive line of audio recorders, mixers and related equipment in the pro audio industry. TASCAM has been a pioneer in home recording and post-production whose products are relied upon by home users and professionals around the world. www.tascam.com
UNIVERSAL AUDIO
Founded in 1999 and based in Santa Cruz, California, Universal Audio is best known for its vintage analog reproductions and advanced Digital Signal Processing technology. The company is focused on merging the best of analog and digital technology. The company is devoted to this endeavor, following its motto, Analog Ears, Digital Minds. www.uaudio.com
THE MUSIC BUSINESS REGISTRY, INC.
For 15 years now The Music Business Registry (A&R Registry, Film/Television Music Guide, Publisher Registry, Attorney Registry and the Record Producer Directory) are the premier contact Directories for the Music Business Community in LA, NY, Nashville, Miami, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver and London.
Our customers are a veritable who's who within the Industry. Top Label Executives, Record Producers, Publishers, Attorney's and top Recording Artists and Songwriters throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Australia have all come to rely on the accuracy and thoroughness of our publications. Whether you need something as simple as a name and direct dial telephone or fax number, an assistant's name, an individual's e-mail address, or a project as large as a mass-mailing campaign throughout the industry, we are the source for the information you need. No other directories keep you on top of all of the continuous executive changes at the labels, publishing companies, law firms, Film Studio & Television Network Music Depts, as well as document all of the new labels and imprints that are continually emerging. Available in print and online at www.recordxpress.net
BROADJAM
Broadjam Inc. provides web-based technology, software and services for the music industry and independent musicians around the world. The company operates one of the world's largest web communities for musicians and hosts a massive online database of searchable music. Broadjam.com also offers artist services such as turnkey websites, download sales with the highest net payout on the web, and desktop promotional tools. Broadjam's Pro Services group designs and builds custom technology for music industry clients such as Warner/Chappell, Academy of Country Music, Peavey, Yamaha, and others. www.broadjam.com
MASTERWRITER
MasterWriter is the most powerful suite of songwriting tools ever assembled in one program. This revolutionary new software won Best of Show at MacWorld Expo and has received rave reviews in every major music magazine. MasterWriter is currently used by some of the world's leading songwriters including Gwen Stefani, Rob Thomas, Jimmy Webb, Kenny Loggins, Trent Reznor, Clint Black, Lamont Dozier, and many more. MasterWriter will give you all the possibilities for any word you search on: Rhymes, Close Rhymes, Phrases, Alliterations, Pop-Culture, Synonyms, the definition and much more. These are serious tools for the serious songwriter. Visit us at the ASCAP Expo for a demonstration that will take your songwriting to a new level. Windows and Mac compatible. www.masterwriter.com
PARADISO MUSIC
Paradiso Music provides the tools artists and bands need to make great records, great records for artists serious about creating, and sustaining, significant career growth.
We believe great recordings share five traits; great songs, great vocals, great moments, great production and great mixes. We'll fight to include all five of these elements on every record we produce.
We combine creative management tools with in-depth planning and highly personalized production skills to enable the artists we work with to maximize their artistic abilities. The results are stunning recordings in multiple genres and styles.
Each project begins with lengthy pre-production; detailed song writing, evaluation and selection. Production occurs at state-of-the-art studios with innovative and inspired musicians. We continue with extended but relaxed vocal recording sessions and we finish with exceptional mixes and mastering.
Paradiso also provides an array of additional Artist Services. We create CD art, layout and design elements that we can also incorporate into artist websites, EPK's and printed promotional materials for a cohesive cross-media look. We offer music publishing, administration services and, an impressive digital download package that includes over 250 web based music providers (including itunes, Starbucks, Wal-mart, Amazon, Verizon, tmobile and Snocap/Myspace).
Paradiso Music is an American Music Award winner whose client list includes Amy Grant, Michael Omartian, Building 429, Pink, Vince Gill, Michael English, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Dawson's Creek, MTV, ESPN, A&E and CNN. www.paradisomusic.com
THE MUSICIAN'S ATLAS
Music Resource Group creates resources, programs & interactive tools for all members of the independent music community. Focusing on today's marketplace & what's on the horizon, MRG connects the entire music industry & delivers the critical contacts & opportunities necessary for success in the 21st century music marketplace. MRG develops products that help independent artists & other music biz entrepreneurs to make, market & sell music more successfully, including: The Musician's Atlas, the best-selling print contact directory; AtlasOnline, an interactive contact & music biz management tool; Independent Music Awards (IMAs), a program delivering real opportunities to independent artists, labels & releases; Atlas Artist Spotlight, a print & interactive promotional program for Indie artists; Atlas Plugged, a monthly newsletter covering marketing, promotion, distribution issues & technologies. Discounts for the 2007 Atlas are available to ASCAP members at: www.musiciansatlas.com/ascap.asp
SXSW
The SXSW Music and Media Conference showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over fifty stages in downtown Austin. By day, conference registrants do business in the SXSW Trade Show in the Austin Convention Center and partake of a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature. www.sxsw.com
USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION
USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION - promoting the art and excellence of songwriting. Win a top prize of $50,000 worth of cash and cool gear from Sony, Ibanez Guitars, D'Addrio Strings, Audio-Technica and more. Winning songs will be played on radio. Enter in catgeories such as Pop, Rock/Alt, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Instrumental, etc.
Enter the 12th Annual USA Songwriting Competition now and receive a FREE bonus annual subscription to Keyboard magazine. www.songwriting.net
ROBERTS & RITHOLZ LLP
Roberts & Ritholz LLP was established in New York in 1995. Its partners, cumulatively, have over 100 years experience in the Entertainment Industry, including recorded music, music publishing, artist representation, television and film production, film financing, acting, digital media, information technology, branding and corporate alliances, trademark, copyright, executive employment, modeling, and many other areas. Roberts & Ritholz attorneys have been music and film executives, in house counsel to music, Internet, film and publishing companies, as well as practicing attorneys, and are able to provide both thoughtful and experienced legal advice as well as counsel in connection with business development opportunities and related issues and problems. The partners consist of Jaimison Roberts, Adam Ritholz, Jeff Levy and Jeff Sanders. www.robritlaw.com
MTRAKS
mTraks is a new privately-funded direct band-to-fan ecommerce website community that promotes the sales and discovery of independent music. mTraks features direct band-to-fan interaction, effortless music discovery, free promotional opportunities, and the tools that allow any serious artist to sell and manage their tunes online. Founded by Mr. Dey Martin who also owns Coachella Valley's only independent punk music label; Naked Jain Records.
mTraks offers subscription-based unrestricted mp3 audio and video downloads licensed from independent labels and music acts worldwide. All music genres are represented. Bands can create free customized 'mini web pages' with bio, pictures, concert dates, music, and video. Independent music fans can create free 'Listener' accounts, sample and purchase their favorite tracks while they stay in touch with their community friends. Downloads will work with the iPod™ and any mp3 compatible player. The website is open to all music fans and music acts signed or unsigned.
Our unique content upload feature allows for original music and video to be added by the band/ artist in unrestricted formats for sale and promotion at our website. Labels / Artists don't have to pay any upfront fees for this basic service. Professionally produced music and /or signed musical acts will be considered for full digital distribution service to hundreds of digital retailers including iTunes™ through our distro partner IODA. Bands /Labels can track their sales and edit their own content through our password protected secure backend management system. Labels can manage multiple band pages from one master login.
www.mtraks.com
THE PRODUCTION MUSIC ASSOCIATION
The Production Music Association is a non-profit organization that brings together composers and publishers of production music to represent and promote our community's interests. Over the last few years, our accomplishments have included:
• Ensuring that millions of dollars in performance royalties found their way to the properly-entitled writers and publishers.
• Persuading our community, broadcasters & the PRO's about the dangers of direct licensing.
• Influencing the technological developments that affect the tracking, reporting and payment of our members' music.
• Welcoming aboard the industry's top companies and composers as we've grown into a forceful voice for our members.
Today, we're moving forward on everything from performing rights analysis to composer education, from campaigning for improved digital watermarking and fingerprinting to helping guarantee the value of production music across an ever-expanding universe of media. We look forward to continuing to provide all our members with the education, support and advocacy they deserve. To learn more or to become a member, please visit us at www.pmamusic.com.
MUSIC.COM
Music.com's online community, Artist-controlled music stores and resources empower artists with more ways to connect, discover and manage their music career. By providing free comprehensive artist management tools, such as the Artist-controlled music store, artists are able to set pricing, sell and distribute their own music anywhere online as downloads, mobile downloads and customizable ringtones. Music.com offers the best payouts on music downloads and the most favorable rates on mobile downloads and customizable ringtones, without charging set up or monthly fees.
Music.com exists to encourage a community where artists and fans find one another through music and music through each other. Bands and music enthusiasts build profiles with Music.com's in depth feature set, including photo albums, blogs and messaging. Music.com enables interaction between artists and music fans that share common interests, the discovery of new music, and e-commerce. The Music.com community is passionate and opinionated about music, all music. Ultimately, Music.com is a reflection of the individual users and the collective passion and knowledge of our community.
Music.com is based in Hollywood, California and partners with the top music services to create the most integrated and dynamic yet comprehensive music resource available online. Music.com is here because music is central and essential to our lives. www.music.com.
SENNHEISER ELECTRONIC CORP.
Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is the acknowledged world leader in microphone technology, RF-wireless and infrared sound transmission, headphone transducer technology, and most recently in the development of active noise-cancellation.
Sennheiser Electronic Corp. (SEC) is the US wholly-owned subsidiary, with headquarters in Old Lyme, CT. SEC represents all Sennheiser products in the US and distributes a variety of other pro audio lines including Neumann microphones, Klein + Hummel speakers, HHB professional audio products, Turbosound loudspeakers and Australian Monitor installation series. www.sennheiserusa.com.
CARNIVO UNLIMITED
Carnivo Unlimited is the exclusive importer of Menuet Cognacs, is the developer and owner of Carnivo XO cognac-based liquer, and a proud sponsor of the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO. www.carnivoxo.com.
RICOLA
For over 70 years, Ricola has been the worldwide leader in providing natural, herbal relief for coughs and sore throats. The unique blend of Swiss herbs found in every Ricola product naturally soothes irritated throats and vocal chords, making Ricola the preferred remedy of professional singers, musicians and music creators everywhere. www.ricola.com.
Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins and banjos. Gibson's digital guitar represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, MI, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin, Hamilton, Chickering and Wurlitzer. 
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, Mac OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store. For more information please visit 
Founded in 2001, Pump Audio is the world's leading provider of quality independent music to content creators. Pump helps independent musicians license their music to traditional producers in TV, advertising and digital media through the PumpBox, its advanced search software and delivery system, as well as to content creators of all types through the recently launched Pump Audio Soundtrack service on the Web. Pump Audio's production customers include MTV Networks, NBC Studios, HBO, New Line Cinema, and advertising agencies Saatchi & Saatchi, and Wieden + Kennedy.
NOTION Music, Inc. is committed to the art of making music and believes that everybody is a musician. The company delivers groundbreaking technology that is easy and fun to use, enabling anyone who is passionate about music to create, learn about and perform music in ways never before possible. Our goal is simple: to inspire people to discover and embrace their true, inner musician.
Roland Corporation U.S. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion kits, digital recording equipment, amplifiers and audio processing devices. With over 25 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standards in music technology for the world to follow. As the favorite choice for professional musicians, Roland equipment plays a central role on-stage and in the studio. Renowned for its product reliabilty, Roland offers a lineup developed from advanced technology and fostered by creative thinking. 
Founded in 1987 and based in Boston, MA, Cakewalk is an international, industry-leading provider of software for music and sound creation. The company's award-winning products are used worldwide by more than 1, 000, 000 users, for applications including audio CD production, film/TV soundtracks, live stage sound, club remixes, computer game sound, multimedia applications, and Internet delivery. For more information call +1 (617) 423-9004 outside U.S. or visit Cakewalk on the web at 
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how recording artists and other audio professionals work. Additional information about Intel is available at 
While best known for presenting the annual GRAMMY® Awards, the recording industry's only peer-topeer award, The Recording Academy™ is a member based organization comprised of recording industry professionals dedicated to education, professional development, human services and advocacy on behalf of musicians and the entire recording community. 
indie911 is a leading online media and social network providing tools and resources for thousands of musicians, filmmakers and consumers to sell, stream or share any content (music, videos, films, or photos) anywhere online - including websites, blogs and social networks - to an ever expanding network of users. indie911 has evolved into one of the most popular independent music destinations on the Internet, featuring over 9,000 artist and labels, over 75,000 song and film titles, over 100,000 members, and nearly four million monthly page views. indie911 provides original programming, artist services program, and a social network for artists to interact directly with their audiences and find new avenues of exposure and revenue. For more information please go to 
nimbit provides indie artists with the tools necessary for a successful career in music. Founded by musicians to serve musicians, nimbit empowers music professionals to control their careers and pursue their passion. 
For 9 years now, AllHipHop.com has been the #1 online destination for Hip-Hop news, reviews and industry insights. While most sites report on the buzz, our members create it, as they are thought-leaders, trendsetters and tastemakers. Our reach and reputation is unparalleled in the industry and we continue to break ground with up and coming artists. Continuing to strive for excellence as a website but also a business entity, AllHipHop.com won the Rising Star' Award from Black Enterprise, May 2006. Delivering over 90 million audited impressions/month and growing, our presence cannot be denied. 
Nobody makes CD or DVD manufacturing easier and no one delivers faster than Disc Makers. When you need CD or DVD replication, short-run duplication, complete printing and packaging options, CD DVD duplicators and printers, or affordable blank CDs and blank DVDs look no further. We've got it. 
MusicPro Insurance Agency LLC officially endorsed by ASCAP, has been created by Sterling & Sterling, Inc. specifically to provide convenient, lower cost insurance to meet the needs of working music professionals. MusicPro offers the advantage of onestop shopping with low rates, flexible options and excellent service. With coverage for instruments and equipment, studio liability, tour mind you need, so you can concentrate on your music. MusicPro's offerings will be expanding. Keep informed by reading Playback or visiting MusicPro's web site at 
"Mediaguide is a media services and information technology company created with ASCAP that uses proprietary digital fingerprinting technology to electronically monitor over 2,500 college, non-commercial, satellite and commercial radio stations in the US, selected television stations, international radio and XM channels; support viral digital discovery and fan-based e-commerce through social networks; and protect intellectual property online. Through a partner, Mediaguide also provides airplay data for independent artists and songwriters on nearly 5,000 internet radio stations and digital distribution to those stations.
The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA) is the premier U.S. mechanical rights organization and represents over 30,000 U.S. music publishers as their mechanical licensing agent. Formed in 1927, HFA is a fully owned subsidiary of the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA). Gary Churgin has been HFA's President and CEO since 2001. The company's services on behalf of its affiliate publishers include: Mechanical Licensing, International Representation, Royalty Compliance, Royalty Collection & Distribution and New Business Opportunities. HFA also promotes anti-piracy measures, and supports the NMPA's legal efforts to protect and uphold copyright law. To sustain these activities, HFA charges its affiliated publishers a commission for its services, which is currently set at 6.75%. HFA may represent any publisher who owns or controls one or more compositions currently being physically or digitally reproduced by a third party. 
USAlliance Federal Credit Union is a FREE benefit offered to you by ASCAP. We offer an outstanding selection of financial products and services including:
Now in its 112th year, Billboard is the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events and brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Radio & Records. Billboard's many strategic partners include Microsoft, Hands-On Mobile, Reuters, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, Univision Radio, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America, BigChampagne and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard's proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard's franchise and consumer reach. 
Killer Tracks is dedicated to producing the finest music in association with world-class and emerging composers and musicians. The result is a music catalog that is unparalleled in selection and sonic quality. Ranging from full orchestral score to the latest soundtrack trends, Killer Tracks' music has become a staple to the most prominent music supervisors and editors in the industry garnishing high profile placements such as the theme to Curb Your Enthusiasm, film scores and Super Bowl spots. Killer has the largest worldwide distribution of any production music library around offering our composers the greatest performance royalty opportunities. Because of our dedicated efforts to produce the best music by top composers and songwriters coupled with one of the most knowledgeable and creative staffs in the production music industry, Killer Tracks raises the bar for music libraries around the world! 
Superscope specializes in manufacturing and sales of professional grade audio recorders. Superscope's innovative products have revolutionized music rehearsal and performance. The Superscope brand has signified quality for more than 50 years. 
Founded in 1992, TAXI is the world's leading Independent A&R company, helping artists, bands, composers and songwriters get their music heard by Major Labels, Top Indie Labels, Music Publishers, and Film & TV Music Supervisors. Thousands of TAXI's members have achieved success, ranging from Single-Song Publishing Deals, to Staff Writer Deals, Film and TV Placements, Cuts with chart-topping artists, and Record Deals with Top Labels. While many companies have attempted to imitate TAXI's formula over the years, none have ever been able to match TAXI's unparalleled track record for success or its reputation for personal service and its Money-Back Guarantee! 
Hearts Bluff Music is a new, independent Nashville-based music publishing company, currently investing millions to acquire copyrights from some of the top writers and publishers in the world. The one-year-old portfolio includes multi-platinum Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Christian, and Film/Television music, including over 20 #1 Hits, and 20 Top-20 Singles.
ILIO specializes in providing high-tech inspiration for modern musicians. We distribute the world's most critically acclaimed Virtual Instruments and Sample Libraries from the world's top producers, including Spectrasonics™ (Stylus RMX, Atmosphere, Trilogy), the Vienna Symphonic Library™ (Vienna Instruments, Symphonic Cube, Vienna Special Edition), Synthogy™ (Ivory Grand Pianos, Italian Grand), and Applied Acoustics Systems™ (Lounge Lizard, Tassman).
IK Multimedia is an international music software and hardware company dedicated to help people that listen, play, and produce music with a new generation of revolutionary instruments that are powerful and easy to use. Our unique approach to innovative music products has allowed the development of one of the widest and fastest growing ranges on the market: remixing tools for DJs, amp modeling utilities for guitarists and bassists, mastering tools for every studio, and cutting-edge virtual instruments, effects, and sound collections for every musician.
Malibu Sound Music Productions in Los Angeles, California offers sophisticated yet affordable recording, mixing, and music production services to artists anywhere in the world. We provide: CD & Demo production; recording; mixing; mastering; composing; arranging; and collaborations with top studio musicians from L.A.. Through our years of experience working with many renowned musicians, we are able to offer this unparalleled service to our clients.
SongWindow is a private and secure Internet Site that gives professional songwriters the ability to showcase their best available songs to qualified professionals in the Entertainment Industry throughout the World.
Our regular customers include every major entertainment company, recording studio and artist in the country! For over 30 years, West L.A. Music has supplied equipment for feature films, television shows and hit records. You've seen our equipment on stages all over the world. When you shop at West L.A. Music you'll be joining today's top pros.
TASCAM is the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and produces the most comprehensive line of audio recorders, mixers and related equipment in the pro audio industry. TASCAM has been a pioneer in home recording and post-production whose products are relied upon by home users and professionals around the world. 
Founded in 1999 and based in Santa Cruz, California, Universal Audio is best known for its vintage analog reproductions and advanced Digital Signal Processing technology. The company is focused on merging the best of analog and digital technology. The company is devoted to this endeavor, following its motto, Analog Ears, Digital Minds. 
For 15 years now The Music Business Registry (A&R Registry, Film/Television Music Guide, Publisher Registry, Attorney Registry and the Record Producer Directory) are the premier contact Directories for the Music Business Community in LA, NY, Nashville, Miami, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver and London.
Broadjam Inc. provides web-based technology, software and services for the music industry and independent musicians around the world. The company operates one of the world's largest web communities for musicians and hosts a massive online database of searchable music. Broadjam.com also offers artist services such as turnkey websites, download sales with the highest net payout on the web, and desktop promotional tools. Broadjam's Pro Services group designs and builds custom technology for music industry clients such as Warner/Chappell, Academy of Country Music, Peavey, Yamaha, and others. 
MasterWriter is the most powerful suite of songwriting tools ever assembled in one program. This revolutionary new software won Best of Show at MacWorld Expo and has received rave reviews in every major music magazine. MasterWriter is currently used by some of the world's leading songwriters including Gwen Stefani, Rob Thomas, Jimmy Webb, Kenny Loggins, Trent Reznor, Clint Black, Lamont Dozier, and many more. MasterWriter will give you all the possibilities for any word you search on: Rhymes, Close Rhymes, Phrases, Alliterations, Pop-Culture, Synonyms, the definition and much more. These are serious tools for the serious songwriter. Visit us at the ASCAP Expo for a demonstration that will take your songwriting to a new level. Windows and Mac compatible. 
Paradiso Music provides the tools artists and bands need to make great records, great records for artists serious about creating, and sustaining, significant career growth.
Music Resource Group creates resources, programs & interactive tools for all members of the independent music community. Focusing on today's marketplace & what's on the horizon, MRG connects the entire music industry & delivers the critical contacts & opportunities necessary for success in the 21st century music marketplace. MRG develops products that help independent artists & other music biz entrepreneurs to make, market & sell music more successfully, including: The Musician's Atlas, the best-selling print contact directory; AtlasOnline, an interactive contact & music biz management tool; Independent Music Awards (IMAs), a program delivering real opportunities to independent artists, labels & releases; Atlas Artist Spotlight, a print & interactive promotional program for Indie artists; Atlas Plugged, a monthly newsletter covering marketing, promotion, distribution issues & technologies. Discounts for the 2007 Atlas are available to ASCAP members at: 
The SXSW Music and Media Conference showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over fifty stages in downtown Austin. By day, conference registrants do business in the SXSW Trade Show in the Austin Convention Center and partake of a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature. 
USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION - promoting the art and excellence of songwriting. Win a top prize of $50,000 worth of cash and cool gear from Sony, Ibanez Guitars, D'Addrio Strings, Audio-Technica and more. Winning songs will be played on radio. Enter in catgeories such as Pop, Rock/Alt, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Instrumental, etc.
Roberts & Ritholz LLP was established in New York in 1995. Its partners, cumulatively, have over 100 years experience in the Entertainment Industry, including recorded music, music publishing, artist representation, television and film production, film financing, acting, digital media, information technology, branding and corporate alliances, trademark, copyright, executive employment, modeling, and many other areas. Roberts & Ritholz attorneys have been music and film executives, in house counsel to music, Internet, film and publishing companies, as well as practicing attorneys, and are able to provide both thoughtful and experienced legal advice as well as counsel in connection with business development opportunities and related issues and problems. The partners consist of Jaimison Roberts, Adam Ritholz, Jeff Levy and Jeff Sanders. 
mTraks is a new privately-funded direct band-to-fan ecommerce website community that promotes the sales and discovery of independent music. mTraks features direct band-to-fan interaction, effortless music discovery, free promotional opportunities, and the tools that allow any serious artist to sell and manage their tunes online. Founded by Mr. Dey Martin who also owns Coachella Valley's only independent punk music label; Naked Jain Records.
The Production Music Association is a non-profit organization that brings together composers and publishers of production music to represent and promote our community's interests. Over the last few years, our accomplishments have included:
Music.com's online community, Artist-controlled music stores and resources empower artists with more ways to connect, discover and manage their music career. By providing free comprehensive artist management tools, such as the Artist-controlled music store, artists are able to set pricing, sell and distribute their own music anywhere online as downloads, mobile downloads and customizable ringtones. Music.com offers the best payouts on music downloads and the most favorable rates on mobile downloads and customizable ringtones, without charging set up or monthly fees.
Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is the acknowledged world leader in microphone technology, RF-wireless and infrared sound transmission, headphone transducer technology, and most recently in the development of active noise-cancellation.
Carnivo Unlimited is the exclusive importer of Menuet Cognacs, is the developer and owner of Carnivo XO cognac-based liquer, and a proud sponsor of the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO. 
For over 70 years, Ricola has been the worldwide leader in providing natural, herbal relief for coughs and sore throats. The unique blend of Swiss herbs found in every Ricola product naturally soothes irritated throats and vocal chords, making Ricola the preferred remedy of professional singers, musicians and music creators everywhere. 
