LOUD Technologies
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LOUD Technologies, Inc. is an American
professional audio company. It operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Japan. Originally known as Mackie Designs, Inc., the name was changed to Loud Technologies, Inc. in 2003.
, acoustic guitars, and acoustic bass guitars
. Originally owned by St. Louis Music, Inc., Alvarez was founded in 1968. At the time, all Alvarez guitars were made by hand in Japan by Kazuo Yairi.
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of varying types. The first Crate amplifier was built in 1978 by St. Louis Music, Inc.
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professional audio company. It operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Japan. Originally known as Mackie Designs, Inc., the name was changed to Loud Technologies, Inc. in 2003.
St. Louis Music
LOUD Technologies Inc. announced its acquisition of St. Louis Music, Inc. on March 7, 2005.Alvarez
Alvarez manufactures multiple types of string instruments including banjosBanjo
In the 1830s Sweeney became the first white man to play the banjo on stage. His version of the instrument replaced the gourd with a drum-like sound box and included four full-length strings alongside a short fifth-string. There is no proof, however, that Sweeney invented either innovation. This new...
, acoustic guitars, and acoustic bass guitars
Acoustic bass guitar
The acoustic bass guitar is a bass instrument with a hollow wooden body similar to, though usually somewhat larger than a steel-string acoustic guitar...
. Originally owned by St. Louis Music, Inc., Alvarez was founded in 1968. At the time, all Alvarez guitars were made by hand in Japan by Kazuo Yairi.
Ampeg
St. Louis Music, Inc., purchased Ampeg in 1986. Ampeg is a manufacturer of bass guitar amplifiersBass instrument amplification
Bass instrument amplification, used for the bass guitar, double bass and similar instruments, is distinct from other types of amplification systems due to the particular challenges associated with low-frequency sound reproduction. This distinction affects the design of the loudspeakers, the speaker...
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Crate
Crate manufactures instrument amplifiersInstrument amplifier
An instrument amplifier is an electronic amplifier that converts the often barely audible or purely electronic signal from musical instruments such as an electric guitar, an electric bass, or an electric keyboard into an electronic signal capable of driving a loudspeaker that can be heard by the...
of varying types. The first Crate amplifier was built in 1978 by St. Louis Music, Inc.
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW)
Mackie Designs Inc., acquired EAW in February 2000. EAW manufactures high-end professional loudspeakers.Mackie
LOUD Technologies' original name was Mackie Designs, Inc. The name was changed in 2003 to avoid confusion between the parent corporation and the Mackie brand. Mackie manufactures professional audio equipment including mixers, loudspeakers and studio monitors.Martin Audio
LOUD Technologies Inc., acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of U.K.-based Martin Audio on April 11, 2007, for $33.6 million. Martin Audio manufactures loudspeakers and similar audio equipment and has provided equipment for numerous professional acts including Pink FloydPink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
and Supertramp
Supertramp
Supertramp are a British rock band formed in 1969 under the name Daddy before renaming to Supertramp in early 1970. Though their music was initially categorised as progressive rock, they have since incorporated a combination of traditional rock and art rock into their music...
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