Founded in 2006 by Salvadoran musician and designer Bautista D. Pérez, Fabesis Corporation develops and builds electronic musical instruments shaped specifically around the sounds and performance traditions of Latin American music. Based in Louisville, the company’s synthesizers use its Direct Bit Synthesis approach to preserve the character of acoustic instruments, while its EDM-1 grew from a drummer’s practical need to combine two electronic drum modules without complex MIDI programming. Fabesis also makes its instruments in the United States, using metal construction for studio and stage use.
SuperlativeCambridge, Massachusetts design studio Superlative builds electronic musical instruments, including the rechargeable SB01 analog synthesizer. Drawing on the golden age of analog design, the company pairs classic circuitry with unusually portable hardware: the SB01 is machined from a single aluminum block, offers 24-hour battery life, and is designed to be repairable. Superlative says its synthesizers are engineered and built in the United States for musicians who need durable instruments for performance and studio work.CAMBRIDGE, MA
Physical SynthesisFounded in 2019, Brooklyn- and Portland-based Physical Synthesis makes electronic musical instruments and develops sound and haptic hardware that turns digital signals into physical experiences. Its signature Cicada acoustic synthesizer uses controlled mechanical vibration and touch to create playable, modular sound, while the company also guides commercial product teams from concept through manufacturing. The team brings more than 30 years of combined engineering experience to projects spanning consumer and industrial products.BROOKLYN, NY
Road Cases USAFrom a two-person basement operation to a Commack manufacturer with more than 35 years in the trade, Road Cases USA builds ATA travel cases that protect musical instruments, lighting, electronics and other valuable equipment. The company offers hundreds of stock designs while also making custom cases to fit unusual needs, from touring gear to display setups and specialized equipment. Its cases are made in the USA and have been used by clients ranging from NASA and the U.S. military to major touring artists and orchestras.HOLBROOK, NY
VistaPan Steel InstrumentsVistaPan Steel Instruments supplies full-size steel pans handcrafted and tuned in Trinidad, the instrument’s birthplace, while operating from Ballston Spa, New York. Its connection to Trinidad’s specialist artisans—and US tuner Adam Siegel, who joined the company in 2011—supports instruments for individual players as well as school and university steel bands. VistaPan also provides guidance, accessories and a full money-back guarantee for its internationally shipped instruments.BALLSTON SPA, NY