SoundCheck Austin is endorsed by the best in the music business, we carry the top of the line gear for any sized event. What does it mean to be endorsed by companies like GK, Orange, DW and many others? It means SoundCheck Austin is a name that these instrument companies trust. It means when you contact them, they contacts US to handle it. It means we have spent decades building this trust and can make any of your backline needs become a reality. It means you can trust us to handle it while you focus on making music.
Aguilar Amplification is dedicated to advanced musical tools for bass players. After only a little more than a decade of operation, Aguilar amplifiers and cabinets can be found on stages and in studios around the world. Early adopters included John Patitucci (Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea), Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt), Mark Browne (Paula Cole), Howie Epstein (Tom Petty), Marcus Miller, Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith) and Gary Tallent (Bruce Springsteen). Since then the list has grown exponentially.
Fibes Drum Company was the scene maker in the 60s and 70s, with such luminaries as Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham and Alan Dawson behind their kits but was eventually sold to Martin and faded into Rock and Roll Obscurity. Now born again in Austin Texas, Fibes continues again to make the finest new percussion instruments in the industry. They pledge to constantly work for you, and all dedicated players to provide complete satisfaction and continual innovation.
Founded in 1997 by Mark Gooday, a chief engineer and manager at Trace Elliot during their glory years, Ashdown Engineering produces high quality boutique and hand-wired amplifiers used by some of the biggest names in the music industry including John Entwistle, Guy Pratt, Rudy Sarzo, and many many more.
At Drum Workshop, The Drummer’s Choice® is more than a slogan, it’s a fact. After more than thirty years of innovation and tireless dedication to improving the way drum products are made, DW drums, pedals and hardware are the standard by which all others are measured. To get there, it takes more than a working knowledge of the instrument or a few good ideas; it takes a true passion for designing and manufacturing the very best.
Founded in 1969 by Clifford Cooper, who remains at the helm to this day, Orange Amps have been a leading British tube amplification company for decades. As times have changed, so has Orange. 1999 brought the AD series amplifiers, In 2001came the Crush series and in 2004 the Rockerverb series was unveiled. The new designs are fresh, innovative and retain the high standards of that first Orange amplifier built in the 60's. Orange is a company that has never lost it's ability to build the best in British Tone.
Korg USA, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of Korg musical instruments and accessories within the United States. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, the Korg company also has a network of distributors who operate in countries around the world.
The Ludwig brand started in 1909 and received its greatest boost in popularity in 1963-1966 having their logo directly above "The Beatles" on Ringo Starrs kit. In the 70's, Led Zeppelin's John Bonham became the next world class drummer to use and endorse Ludwig drums, followed by Alex Van Halen in the early 80's and Neil Peart of Rush at the end of the decade. With names like that endorsing the Ludwig name, its no wonder that anyone that Ludwig themselves endorse, must be the best in the industry! We are proud to be on that list.
The Taye Manufacturing Company, a family owned business, was established in 1975 to make drums and hardware for other musical instrument manufacturers behind the scenes. By 1999, Taye™ Drums had become a key supplier to the music industry - so much so that Taye Drums can claim over twenty proprietary features. including the ingenious SideLatch™ Snare Release, SlideTrack™ tom holder, PocketHinge™ bracket, studded gasket for mounting lugs and brackets, and the Articulated Claw Hook.
KMC Music decided to design and develop Toca Percussion to have a different look and provide the "Afro-Cuban" sound. These instruments made Toca unique from brands thus giving players and percussionists an alternative choice when looking for hand percussion instruments. Today, Toca is proud to be a leading brand in the hand drum and percussion marketplace, and is committed to always offering the player a distinctive choice in style, design, and sound.
Known as the 'modern, innovative cymbal maker with traditional roots,' Sabian combines expertise and craftsmanship with creative vision, to design award-winning cymbals that make them the choice of such leading drummers as Chad Smith, Jack DeJohnette, Mike Portnoy, Dave Weckl, and Neil Peart, as well as percussion greats Evelyn Glennie DBE, Bob Becker, Ney Rosauro, Li Biao, Dennis DeLucia and Ralph Peterson, among many others around the world. They - like you - can choose their cymbals from the comprehensive range of unique and personal sounds offered by a company where sound matters.
Experimentation, integration and revolution are the norm at Paiste. The art of percussion has evolved to a point where technical and musical ability has reached unprecedented levels. Drummers and percussionists speak many musical languages and actively perform in several genres. Paiste creates cymbals with more potential for variation and versatile application. In short - Paiste works hard to make their cymbals do more to satisfy drummers and percussionists.