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Bose Corporation is a global leader in audio innovation, driven by a singular belief: sound has the power to transform the way people connect with the world. For more than 60 years, Bose has combined pioneering research, engineering excellence, and a deep understanding of human perception to create products and technologies that deliver extraordinary experiences. Through its portfolio of iconic brands, including Bose, McIntosh, and Sonus faber, the company offers premium and luxury audio solutions for the home, on the go, and in the car. Bose also collaborates with leading companies across industries, extending its audio expertise and technologies into new products, platforms, and applications beyond its own brands. Guided by a relentless spirit of innovation and a passion for what sound makes possible, Bose continues to advance the science and art of sound while expanding its impact on everyday life. From music and entertainment to communication, wellness, and emerging applications, Bose is creating new ways for people around the world to feel more connected, inspired, and engaged through the power of sound.

IK Multimedia is Musicians First. We make a diverse range of affordable & easy-to-use music creation tools and software. Some of the top companies in the world of musical instruments have chosen to partner with IK to bring unique and innovative solutions to market. And when we say top companies, we mean iconic brands like Fender®, Orange®, Gallien Kruger®, Seymour Duncan® and more. Plus, when it comes to software and apps, we also give players access to the official sound of guitar icons like Joe Satriani, Jimi Hendrix, Slash, Brian May, and Dimebag Darrell. Scores of artists, engineers and producers have used IK's AmpliTube, SampleTank, Philharmonik, T-RackS and more to create or perform the most popular music of our time including the Rolling Stones, Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, AC/DC, Eminem, Black Eyed Peas and Coldplay, 2013 Oscar® winner producer Paul Epworth (James Bond Skyfall movie). IK Multimedia is a multi-national company based in Modena, Italy. We have direct operating units in 7 countries: Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico, Brazil and Hong Kong. Our products are sold in over 120 countries with a network of 15,000 resellers and used by millions of musicians worldwide. The IK team includes people that take care of all aspects of our music creation products enterprise with passion.

As the corporate parent of the Mackie brand, LOUD Audio, LLC, engineers, markets, and distributes professional audio gear worldwide. Our lineup includes sound reinforcement systems, recording equipment, and analog and digital mixers. This gear is used in recording studios, houses of worship, concert touring, content creation, mobile DJ setups, and more. LOUD operates globally through retail dealers, online platforms, and installed sound contractors. Our primary operations are in the USA, Canada, and China.