Meet our Title Sponsor
Focusrite Group, comprising Focusrite, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, and 8 other industry leading brands, is not your average audio technology group. Our brands are dedicated to smashing through barriers and unleash boundless imagination in the world of sound. We believe in supporting our customers throughout their music-making journey, by removing obstacles in the way of creativity and delivering everything they need to make music. We provide solutions from studio to stage; audio interfaces and studio monitors, MIDI keyboards, controllers, grooveboxes and synths.
No matter the price point, products from Focusrite Group brands provide class-leading specs, intuitive workflows, with ease of use at the forefront of the customer experience. From the world's best-selling USB interfaces, Focusrite Scarlett, to the finest-sounding, high-end analog synthesizers ever made from Oberheim, and all creative instruments in between, you can be guaranteed superior build quality, innovative features, and for when you need a helping hand, access to award-winning 24/7 technical support.
Meet our Conference Sponsors
Audeze is the official headphone partner of Music Expo 25, bringing their award-winning planar magnetic technology to attendees for an unparalleled listening experience. Trusted by top producers, engineers, and artists, Audeze headphones are renowned for their accuracy, depth, and immersive sound — making them the perfect partner for creators serious about their craft.
ROLI is the official creative instrument partner of Music Expo 25, renowned for pioneering expressive music technologies like the Seaboard and Piano M. Their innovative instruments, including the AI-powered Airwave controller, empower musicians to explore new dimensions of sound and creativity. At Music Expo 25, attendees can experience ROLI’s cutting-edge tools firsthand, offering a glimpse into the future of music-making.
Steinberg is a pioneering German company in music technology, renowned for developing the digital audio workstation (DAW) Cubase and inventing the Virtual Studio Technology (VST) standard for audio plug-ins. Founded in Hamburg in 1984, Steinberg has played a critical role in shaping modern music production. Their portfolio includes industry-leading software such as Cubase, Nuendo, Dorico, HALion, Groove Agent, and WaveLab, each widely used by producers, composers, and audio professionals worldwide.
Meet our Hospitality and Experience Sponsor
Founded in 2010 by Bay Area native Ghazi, EMPIRE is currently leading through its innovative and progressive approach to the digital music era across its label, distribution and publishing arms. The global company has more than 200 employees in 25 countries spanning North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
With its focus on early stage artist development, the San Francisco based company has been instrumental in identifying future icons and launching the careers of both multi-platinum and award winning artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Fireboy DML, Shaboozey, Asake, XXXTentacion, and Anderson .Paak.
More than a decade in, EMPIRE continues to grow as the largest privately held record company in the U.S. In recent years, EMPIRE has expanded its global footprint with teams and offices in Africa, Europe, Asia and South America amplifying culture worldwide.
Through crafting bespoke deals that are always in favor of the artist, EMPIRE is able to form a true partnership with each artist and label on its roster. Coupled with their unique software for analytics, recoupment, and royalties, which is available to every partner, the company offers a level of transparency unprecedented in the music industry.
Meet our Breakout Sponsors
Neumann is a legendary audio brand renowned for its industry-leading microphones, studio monitors, and headphones used by top recording professionals worldwide. As a breakout sponsor of Music Expo 25, Neumann brings its uncompromising sound quality and innovation to the heart of the creator community.
Output is a groundbreaking music software company known for its industry-shaping creative tools used by the world’s top artists, producers, and composers. As a breakout sponsor of Music Expo 25, Output will showcase Arcade, its flagship plugin packed with playable samples and instruments that inspire instant creativity, along with Co-Producer, a new plugin that listens to your track and helps you find premium, royalty-free samples that fit seamlessly. Designed to accelerate your workflow without replacing your creative voice, Output’s tools empower music makers to stay in flow and push musical boundaries.
