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Turtle Beach updates its stock ticker symbol from HEAR to TBCH. “The new ‘TBCH’ ticker symbol represents more than just adaptation of our market identity,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “It signifies our growth, innovation, and strong strategic execution as a leader across multiple gaming accessory categories, including the successful integration of PDP. As we continue to expand our portfolio and enhance our market presence, this new symbol aligns with where Turtle Beach is today as well as our vision for the future.”

Turtle Beach launched the new Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick. Officially licensed by Sony Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft, the fully customizable Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick is designed to fit any fighting gamer’s platform preference and play style, and to level-up the execution of their combination capabilities in a match. Hot-swappable Cherry MX Speed Silver RGB switches, customizable RGB lighting, a removable aluminum top plate, and up to 16 moveable and mappable buttons make this fight stick’s ultra-premium design exceed the highest standard, and these standout features and components combo to deliver an unmatched fighting game experience.

PDP launched the new Sonic REALMz Shadow Space Colony ARK wireless controller for Nintendo Switch. The controller launched following the highly lauded Sonic video game, and just prior to the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. The Sonic REALMz: Shadow Space Colony ARK controller has a multi-layered design showcasing the iconic Space Colony ARK scene from the Sonic franchise. The controller is compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch OLED Model systems, and lets gamers play comfortably from the couch with its 30-foot wireless range. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery providing up to 30 hours of gaming per charge. Additionally, customizable LED lighting effects add another layer to the look and feel of this creative Sonic game controller.

Turtle Beach launched the innovative Stealth Pivot controller for PC and Xbox. The Stealth Pivot’s groundbreaking rotating thumbstick and button control modules deliver simple, precise, and enhanced gameplay for any game type from FPS to fighting to racing and more. One layout provides traditional PC & Xbox gamepad controls, and the modules can be easily rotated and locked back into place to produce a D-pad and button layout more suitable for fighting and other game types. The Stealth Pivot is crafted from premium materials, including built-in Hall Effect sensors in the thumbsticks, and fans can also explore an impressive and extensive list of customization options. The Stealth Pivot smart controller works wirelessly and in wired mode for Windows 10/11 PCs, and is also Designed for Xbox and compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One as an advanced wired controller.

PDP Launched a new Designed for Xbox Minecraft REALMz Diamond Print wireless controller featuring Steve. Perfect for Minecraft® fans on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs, this limited-edition controller blurs the line between accessories and collectibles with its unique diamond minerals-inspired design and Minecraft’s Steve character figurine set in the controller’s grip. Additionally, fans who grab this Minecraft-themed controller also get a code for a free exclusive Minecraft Time Flies Tee digital item. Designed for Xbox and officially licensed by Mojang Studios.

PDP revealed new Call of Duty-themed Victrix Pro BFG and REMATCH GLOW controllers as hype built up toward 2024’s launch of Call of Duty Black Ops 6. Years prior, Turtle Beach was the official licensed gaming headset for the Call of Duty franchise, so new Call of Duty-themed controllers in 2024 was a nice return to form.

PDP launched a new round of TEKKEN 8-themed gaming accessories, including a variety of the award-winning Victrix Pro KO Arcade Fight Stick, a new TEKKEN-8 Pro BFG Wireless Controller, and the TEKKEN-8 Victrix Tournament Backpack. The Limited-Edition Fight Stick Line Features Six Different TEKKEN 8 Designs, Including Jin, Kazuya, King, Law, Lili, and Xiaoyu – Each in Their Own Colorway.

Created for Mario fans, PDP’s Boo Hoo, Grand Prix Mario, and Blackout Bowser REMATCH GLOW Wireless Controllers feature rare designs from beloved games featuring Mario that glow-in-the-dark after exposure to light. With a 40-hour battery life, gamers can play all day knowing their controller can keep up with longer gaming sessions. The REMATCH GLOW Wireless Controllers for Nintendo Switch also feature built-in motion controls and a 30-foot low-latency wireless range. Plus, gamers can customize even further with dual programmable back buttons.

Turtle Beach announced a new partnership with NIU Esports. As part of the partnership, Turtle Beach is providing scholarships for student athletes who demonstrate outstanding leadership and will be outfitting NIU Esports teams and the NIU Esports Arena with a variety of performance-driven PC gaming peripherals. NIU’s Esports Arena, located in Altgeld Hall, opened in 2022 and has welcomed more than 2,000 high school and college students since that time. The Turtle Beach Leadership Awards are $2,500 scholarships to be awarded to two NIU Esports varsity athletes each year. The scholarship recipients will be the athletes who go above and beyond to support their teammates and demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, both in and out of the game.

Turtle Beach launched the redesigned Stealth 700 (Gen 3) premium wireless multiplatform gaming headset. A best-selling premium wireless headset, the third generation 700 continued elevating the series above earlier versions as well as the competition. It introduced the industry-first CrossPlay dual USB wireless transmitter technology allowing gamers to quickly and easily switch between multiple devices. It also debuted Turtle Beach’s groundbreaking Eclipse 60mm Dual Drivers as part of a wealth of other premium features, like simultaneous Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and a massive 80-hour battery life with quick charge capability. Beyond the already powerful sound from the 700’s massive 60mm drivers, the PC-specific model took things even further by offering 24-bit/96kHz high-fidelity wireless audio with Waves 3D sound enhancements and a 16-bit/32kHz high-bandwidth microphone. All that and more for the same original $199.99 MSRP that has made the 700 series a best-selling premium wireless headset since the original launched in 2017.

PDP continues melding gaming and collectibles with the new Minecraft REALMz Forest Biome Wireless Controller and Minecraft REALMz Forest Battle Travel Case Plus GLOW for Nintendo Switch. Not only were these perfect and fun accessories for Minecraft gamers on Nintendo Switch, but they were also unique, limited-edition collectibles hardcore fans surely appreciated. Beyond the design and features, lucky gamers also had a chance to win a Random Spawn, with a one-in-six chance of unboxing the controller to discover it had a unique mob-design.

Turtle Beach launched the remastered Kone II /Kone II Air PC gaming mice. These new additions to Turtle Beach’s line of performance-driven gaming mice bring the latest technologies to the brand’s renowned ergonomic Kone mouse design, which is perfect for any grip style, including claw grip, palm grip, and fingertip grip. Both the wireless and wired options are packed with game-winning features, including Turtle Beach’s Owl-Eye™ 26k Optical Sensor, TITAN Optical Switch technology, EasyShift[+]™ button duplicator technology, and much more.

PDP takes its top-rated premium Pro BFG competitive gaming controller and makes it even better with new Hall Effect Modules. A key feature that sets the Pro BFG controllers apart from the competition are the swappable button configurations, and the Hall Effect Modules are the ultimate upgrade with new magnetic, contactless modules that improve performance and tracking speed, while reducing wear and tear.

PDP expands its award-winning Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick line with new The King of Fighters and TEKKEN 8 limited edition designs. Victrix has been a staple in the Fighting Game Community (FGC) since 2017, working with pro gamers to design and build their cutting-edge esports gear. Using their input, the Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Sticks incorporate unique, tournament-ready features like built-in carrying handles, a foam lap pad, an integrated wrist slope for maximum comfort, and a Tournament Lock Mode button.

Turtle Beach goes PC. The Turtle Beach Vulcan TKL Pro keyboard, Turtle Beach Burst II Air mouse, and Turtle Beach Atlas Air PC gaming headset are the first new PC products to launch under the Turtle Beach brand.

Turtle Beach launched a variety of new gaming accessories, including an all-new entry-level $79.99 MSRP Stealth 500 wireless headset and the third generation $99.99 MSRP Stealth 600 wireless model. Turtle Beach also launched new PC gaming accessories, including the Turtle Beach Vulcan TKL Pro keyboard, Turtle Beach Burst II Air mouse, and Turtle Beach Atlas Air PC gaming headset.

Turtle Beach and PDP launch the Victrix Gambit Prime Wired Tournament Controller. Designed for Xbox and featuring patented Dual Core™ Technology, the Victrix Gambit Prime Wired Tournament Controller is one of the most responsive Xbox controllers gamers can get their hands on.

In the first quarter of 2024, PDP began showing early looks at the new RIFFMASTER wireless guitar controller which then launched in April and immediately sold out. The RIFFMASTER’s launch was timed to the launch of Fortnite Festival Season 3, with PDP and Epic working closely on the development of industry’s first new guitar controller in nearly a decade to ensure compatibility with the game within the game. The RIFFMASTER is alco compatible with Rock Band 4 and also works with Clone Hero on PC.

PDP’s Grand Prix Peach REMATCH GLOW Wireless Controller and Grand Prix Peach Travel Case Plus GLOW for Nintendo Switch were the first new products launched post-Turtle Beach acquisition. Officially licensed by Nintendo, the controller featured a built-in, rechargeable battery with up to 40-hours of playtime on a single charge, a unique design that glows in the dark after exposure to light, a 30-foot wireless connection so you can play comfortably on the couch, customizable dual programmable back buttons, and compatibility with Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch – OLED models. The Travel Case included an integrated stand to prop up your Nintendo Switch system to play comfortably on the go, a unique design that glows in the dark after exposure to light, and large and small pockets for additional storage.

Turtle Beach launched its first racing simulation accessory, the VelocityOne Race. Designed for Xbox and Windows PCs, this groundbreaking universal wheel & pedal system comes from the brand’s multi-award-winning VelocityOne simulation team and features the latest technologies and premium materials to help drivers take pole positions and checkered flags. Racing sim fans will experience high-fidelity direct-drive force feedback through VelocityOne Race’s custom-built 7.2 Nm rated K: Drive™ motor. The K:Drive motor delivers ultra-realistic, powerful feedback while maintaining smooth steering and detailed reactions to in-race events and track conditions. At drivers’ feet, VelocityOne Race’s aluminum pedals and Dynamic Brake Tek™ load-cell brakes simulate true-to-life braking performance, so racers will feel the G’s and brake-fade in every turn. A removable, hand-stitched leather wheel provides enhanced realism and improved grip while banging through gears using Mag-Shift™ paddle shifters that deliver fast, reliable, and consistent shifts. Plus, two additional analog paddles with magnetic Hall Effect sensors provide precise clutch and handbrake control.

Turtle Beach launched the VelocityOneFlightdeck HOTAS controller for PC. VelocityOne Flightdeck is Turtle Beach’s premium combat HOTAS (Hands-On Throttle And Stick) flight simulation control system. It is designed to provide full-control mastery in today’s sophisticated flight and space combat games on Windows 10 & 11 PCs.

Turtle Beach launches its first wireless controller. Turtle Beach’s new king of wireless controllers quickly set the new standard for what gamers should expect in a top-of-the-line gamepad. The Stealth Ultra uses Turtle Beach’s proprietary low-latency wireless technology for connecting with Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and Bluetooth for gaming on compatible Smart TVs and Android mobile devices. An abundance of class-leading features begins with magnetic AntiDrift™ Hall Effect thumbsticks, precise and tactile microswitch buttons, and the innovative Connected Command Display dashboard that provides deep customization options. Adjustable short and long-pull triggers, four mappable buttons on the back, RGB lighting, plus the option to receive social notifications on the controller create the ultimate package for gamers who demand the absolute best.

Turtle Beach provides hundreds of Recon Controllers for Gamers’ Outreach’s Go Karts prograram for kids in hospitals. Turtle Beach is once again working with Gamers Outreach, a charity that empowers hospitalized children through video games. In this latest venture, Turtle Beach has provided hundreds of the brand’s esteemed Recon Controller for Gamers Outreach’s GO Karts program, which creates portable video game kiosks specifically designed for hospitals. The GO Karts are beneficial for patients, doctors, nurses, and child life specialists as they provide bedside recreation for children unable to leave their hospital rooms.

ROCCAT launched the Vulcan II Mechanical & Vulcan II Mini Air PC gaming keyboards. ROCCAT’s first-ever wireless gaming keyboard, the Vulcan II Mini Air packs performance, durability, and functionality into a wireless mini 65% form factor. The compact footprint allows for more desktop space while TITAN II Optical Switches deliver ultra-fast response rates. PC gamers can connect the Mini Air to their favorite devices using ROCCAT’s 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless or via three unique Bluetooth channels. Plus, the Mini Air’s built-in proximity sensors detect when gamers are away from their keyboard and works in conjunction with ROCCAT’s Swarm software to maximize battery life. Successor to ROCCAT’s multi-award-winning and best-selling Vulcan 120 series keyboards, the Vulcan II is the first in the esteemed family to debut the brand’s TITAN II Mechanical Switches. ROCCAT’s TITAN II Mechanical Switches have an optimized transparent housing for improved RGB lighting, are pre-lubricated for ultra-smooth actuation, and have a durable lifespan up to 80 million keystrokes.

Turtle Beach launched the Stealth Pro as the new king of ultra-premium wireless gaming audio. The coronation of the new king of gaming headsets has begun, with critical acclaim already mounting for the Stealth Pro’s top-rated audio quality, best-in-class active noise-cancellation, and wealth of ultra-premium features for gaming on Xbox, PlayStation, Windows PCs, Mac, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. GamesRadar gave the Stealth Pro a 5/5 review score and Editor’s Choice Award, calling it, “A masterpiece of an all-in-one, multi-purpose gaming headset,” while IGN scored it 9/10 and said Stealth Pro, “is one of the best gaming headsets you can buy,” and that it produced, “Some of the best sonics Turtle Beach has ever delivered.” Additionally, Windows Central scored Stealth Pro a 5/5 plus the publication’s The Best Award and said, “Simply put, Turtle Beach has confidently usurped the best Xbox headset crown with the Stealth Pro. Bravo,” and GameTryant gave it a full 10/10 score, saying, “This headset truly lives up to the title of King.”

Turtle Beach launches the new Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal & Pink colorways. The new Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal and Pink colorways are also Turtle Beach’s first certified CarbonNeutral® products, with emissions reduced and offset in line with The CarbonNeutral Protocol, marking an important milestone in the Company’s ongoing sustainability efforts.

ROCCAT launched the Magma Mini PC gaming keyboard. The Magma Mini’s compact footprint is 60% the size of a full-size keyboard – perfect for PC gamers who need more room for large mouse movements, and its fully illuminated top plate has five programmable zones which showcase ROCCAT’s stunning AIMO RGB lighting. Magma Mini features membrane switches with a midway actuation point, expanded key functionality with ROCCAT’s EasyShift[+]™ technology, and the latest IP33-rated resistance against water and dust. Magma Mini’s attractive $49.99 MSRP also makes it a great starter keyboard for PC gamers seeking beauty and functionality in a mini form factor.

Turtle Beach announced its award-winning Turtle Beach VelocityOne™ Flight Universal Control System was the gaming industry’s market share leader for flight controllers in 2022. In data provided by The NPD Group, which tracks retail product sales across the gaming industry in the U.S., Turtle Beach’s Designed for Xbox VelocityOne Flight was the #1 best-selling flight controller by dollar sales in the U.S. for 2022. Additionally, in the UK, VelocityOne Flight was the best-selling joystick in 2022 by revenue, according to GfK Entertainment data.

The VelocityOne Stand completes Turtle Beach’s ultimate award-winning flight simulation setup, as it houses the VelocityOne Flight Universal Control System or VelocityOne Flightstick, along with the VelocityOne Rudder pedals to deliver a modern flight simulation experience at home. VelocityOne Stand has built-in quick release latches for adjusting the height, angle, and length to adapt to any player and environment. Additionally, the upper mounting platform tilts for proper yoke, stick, or wheel placement, and the lower platform can be similarly adjusted for rudder or racing pedals.

Turtle Beach launched the Designed for Xbox Fuel Dual Controller Charging Station and Headset stand. The Designed for Xbox Fuel Dual Controller Charging Station delivers reliable, always-ready power for Xbox Wireless Controllers on Xbox Series X|S through two quick-charging 22+ hour battery packs. The charging station holds two Xbox Wireless Controllers, while the removable headset stand ensures your Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX or other award-winning Turtle Beach headset is easily within reach.

Turtle Beach adds another piece to its VelocityOne family of flight simulation gaming accessories with the VelocityOne Flightstick. Designed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs, VelocityOne Flightstick is the gaming flight stick of the future. Whether you’re an air combat or space ace, the VelocityOne Flightstick is a joystick designed for all forms of flight, giving immersive and accurate controls for navigating the top air and space flight sim and combat games. VelocityOne Flightstick boasts eight control axes, including contactless hall effect sensors on the main X&Y axes, that provide precise control, while two multifunction levers operate main engine power and the adjustment of control surfaces. The VelocityOne Flightstick’s precise nano trim wheel allows for fine tuning of altitude, and an OLED Flight Management Display makes for easy adjustments.

ROCCAT launched the wireless Kone Air PC gaming mouse. Designed To Maximize Work and Play, the Kone Air Offers Lag-Free Wireless and A Removable Battery for Gaming, or Bluetooth and a Mind-Blowing 800+ Hour Battery Life for Productivity.

Turtle Beach launched the Atom Controller. The brand’s new hyper-portable mobile gaming controller. The Atom Controller is an easily packable and portable mobile gaming controller with a unique design. The Atom’s two ergonomic grip modules fit nearly every size Android 8.0+ smartphone, and adjustable spring-loaded clamps ensure there is no need to remove phone cases. The two Atom modules stay connected wirelessly to perform as a single unit when gaming using Turtle Beach’s proprietary 2.4GHz wireless link, while low-latency Bluetooth® guarantees a lag-free connection with Android smartphones when cloud gaming on Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, Steam Link, and more. When it’s time to stow-and-go, the two Atom modules magnetically connect to easily fit in a pocket or in its included carrying case. A cobalt blue version exclusively for iphones launched months later.

Turtle Beach launched the Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2. The Turtle Beach® Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 ensures that gamers’ devices are fully charged and ready for hours of use. The Fuel Compact VR Charging Station provides power and storage for both the Meta Quest 2 headset and its controllers. Two 20-hour battery packs for the controllers ensure VR gamers never miss a beat, while the magnetic charging system keeps the headset and controllers in-place, charged up, and ready for deep and immersive VR gaming.

Turtle Beach further expands its award-winning and best-selling VelocityOne flight simulation ecosystem with the new VelocityOne Rudder. For flight sim fans on Windows PCs, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, VelocityOne Rudder features dual-pedal configurations for both light aircraft and heavy airliner setups. The pedals have a smooth rudder axis and contactless hall-effect sensors on all axes for fluid movements and a longer product life. Differential brakes allow for tight turns and precise runway braking control, while swappable springs and adjustable pedal width and shape provide added realism whether flying a light aircraft, heavy airliner, or fighter jets. Plus, multiple stable mounting solutions keep VelocityOne Rudder firmly planted on a variety of surfaces.

The Recon Cloud controller is Turtle Beach’s first foray into the mobile gaming controller category and another significant addition to the brand’s growing and widely acclaimed controller lineup, which includes the Recon Controller and REACT-R Controller. The Designed for Xbox Recon Cloud Hybrid Controller is for mobile gamers playing on compatible Android devices, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs. The Recon Cloud controller connects to Android 8.0+ devices and compatible Windows PCs using low-latency Bluetooth®, and it has a massive 30+ hour battery life with quick, play-and-charge capability for all-day gaming when on-the-go.

ROCCAT continues adding to the Vulcan keyboard family, this time with the launch of the Vulcan II MAX optical-mechanical PC gaming keyboard. The newest addition to ROCCAT’s best-selling keyboard line, the Vulcan II Max combines performance, functionality, durability, and the brand’s stunning RGB-infused design to be the most functional and most beautiful keyboard on the market.

ROCCAT launched the Syn Max Air as its top-of-the-line wireless 3D surround sound PC gaming headset. The Syn Max Air sits atop the brand’s headset line as its new premium wireless offering, and leverages decades of award-winning audio engineering experience from Turtle Beach. The Syn Max Air delivers immersive 3D surround sound through its large 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers while the detachable flip-to-mute Truspeak™ mic ensures crystal-clear communication, and exclusive features like Superhuman Hearing® provide a competitive advantage. The Syn Max Air combines ROCCAT’s signature style with wireless freedom, and the headset’s translucent earcups and rapid-charge RGB docking station showcase the brand’s stunning AIMO RGB lighting.

ROCCAT launched its first ever mini-format keyboard, the Vuclan II Mini. The Vulcan II Mini packs performance, functionality, and durability into a compact 65% footprint with innovative features and unmatched style. The Mini is the world’s first keyboard with Dual LED Smart Key technology, with 30 multi-function smart keys featuring a second LED allowing gamers to easily visualize when secondary functions are active while simultaneously delivering stunning RGB lighting effects.

ROCCAT launched the Kone XP Air wireless PC gaming mouse. The Kone XP Air is the wireless version of the Kone XP – the culmination of 15 years of research and development to produce an industry-leading multi-purpose gaming mouse. The wired version of the Kone XP has not only turned heads with its stunning RGB effects but has also impressed when it comes to performance. TechRadar.com gave the wired Kone XP a 4.5/5 review score, saying, “The ROCCAT Kone XP comes with the right elements that make a great gaming mouse — fast performance, high customizability, great ergonomics.”

Turtle Beach launched its second game controller with the Designed for Xbox REACT-R Controller. The REACT-R Controller is an even more affordable high-quality controller for $39.99 MSRP offering gamers many of the same features as the Recon Controller. The REACT-R provides controls for game and chat volume balance and mic mute and gives gamers access to Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing® sound setting for a competitive advantage. An ergonomic shape with textured grips, handles, and triggers, two mappable quick-action buttons on the back of the controller, and dual-rumble motors in the handles round-out the REACT-R Controller’s features.

Turtle Beach expands its Stealth family of award-winning, best-selling wireless gaming headsets with the addition of the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX, Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX, and Stealth 600 Gen 2 USB headsets. Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX Raises the Premium Wireless Gaming Headset Bar Higher, Adding Multiplatform Compatibility and a 40+ Hour Battery Life to the Series’ Already Impressive List of Features. Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Adds Best-in-Class 48+ Hour Battery Life and Multiplatform Compatibility, and Stealth 600 Gen 2 USB Extends Battery Life to 24+ Hours.

ROCCAT launched the lightweight, symmetrical Burst Pro Air wireless PC gaming mouse. Like its wired Burst Pro counterpart, the Burst Pro Air is designed for PC gamers that prefer the comfort and feel of an ergonomic symmetrical mouse with a lightweight design, and wireless freedom. The wireless Burst Pro Air is lightweight at 81g and delivers ROCCAT’s core performance components like the Owl-Eye Optical 19K DPI sensor and ridiculously fast Titan Optical Switches, while Stellar Wireless technology optimizes and manages wireless signal strength and battery use for optimal performance.

Turtle Beach launched the wireless Recon Air chat communicator. The Recon Air is designed for gamers who have a killer home entertainment system for game audio and need a headset to hear and talk to other players, and it’s perfect for anybody who wants a sleek Bluetooth® wireless chat headset that can be used for audio and video conferencing and a variety of daily needs. Turtle Beach’s Recon Air delivers high-quality inbound and outbound chat with friends and teammates and is a great tool for congratulating the other team on their epic loss.

ROCCAT launches the all-new Kone XP ergonomic multi-genre PC gaming mouse. Already revered for the Kone’s perfected ergonomics, ROCCAT’s new Kone XP mouse pairs the brand’s iconic shape with 15 buttons and 29 assignable functions, making it one of the most customizable PC gaming mice available and perfect for gamers who play a variety of game types. Hardcore PC gamers will appreciate the Kone XP’s top performance features like ROCCAT’s Owl-Eye 19K DPI sensor and ridiculously fast Titan Optical Switches, while heat-treated pure PFTE mouse skates and the PhantomFlex™ cable provide a near-wireless feel for smooth coasting across desktops.

Turtle Beach and ROCCAT launched the Scout Air and Syn Buds Air wireless earbuds. Designed for console and PC gamers on-the-go and for fans of each brand, the Turtle Beach Scout Air and ROCCAT SYN Buds Air true wireless earbuds are compatible with iOS, Android, and other Bluetooth®-enabled devices like Nintendo Switch™, Windows PCs, and Mac®. For mobile gaming, the Scout Air and SYN Buds Air feature Game Mode for 60ms, low-latency feedback to ensure critical in-battle audio recognition. They also offer 20 hours of total battery and are IPX4-rated for sweat and water-resistance, so listening to music or podcasts while working-out between gaming sessions will not pose a problem. Dual mics deliver top clarity, and the included multiple ear tip options provide a comfortable fit for long gaming sessions.

Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones launched the Bumblebee II USB Microphone. The Bumblebee II’s $99.99 MSRP and 25mm capsule – larger than any microphone capsule in its price range – make it an outstanding choice for creators, streamers, professionals, and students looking to elevate the quality of their recordings. The Bumblebee II is Neat’s successor to their original acclaimed Bumblebee mic which was often noted as a top choice for both professionals and consumers. The Bumblebee II raises its predecessor’s high bar by delivering even higher quality audio capture while keeping its attractive price.

Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones launched the Worker Bee II XLR Condenser Microphone. The Worker Bee II is an impressive tool for recording, podcasting, and streaming applications. and is the heir to Neat’s original Worker Bee that was cited by performers and engineers as an impressive mic for capturing richly detailed vocals, as well as the precision of plucked and percussive instruments – all at an exceptional $99.99 MSRP.

Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones launched the eagerly anticipated King Bee II XLR microphone. The King Bee II comes from the unparalleled talent of the Neat Microphones team and joins the long and distinguished list of award-winning microphones they’ve produced that have transformed how professional creators capture their voice, music, and more. The original King Bee was coveted by recording enthusiasts for the studio-quality performance it delivered at a remarkable price, and the King Bee II builds on the original’s heritage of delivering top recording quality at an unrivaled MSRP of $169.99.

Turtle Beach launches its first ever gaming simulation accessory with the Designed for Xbox and PC VelocityOne Flight Simulation Control System. VelocityOne Flight was developed in collaboration with aeronautical engineers and pilots and by a dedicated Turtle Beach team with over two decades of experience creating many premier flight and racing simulation controllers. VelocityOne Flight delivers an immersive, authentic, and modern Xbox and PC flying experience, and is the perfect all-in-one flight controller system for experiencing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on Xbox Series X|S.

Turtle Beach reports its second highest third quarter results in the company’s history. Net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $85.3 million compared to $112.5 million in the elevated comparable prior year period, which was driven by the surge in demand from stay-at-home orders and our execution-driven outperformance of the market.

Turtle Beach announced its Designed for Xbox VelocityOne™ Flight simulation control system has become one of the brand’s most pre-ordered products from www.turtlebeach.com. VelocityOne Flight had over 21,000 fans signed-up and awaiting word on when the new flight simulation controller would be available to reserve, and after going live for pre-order, the highly sought-after controller sold out quickly. Turtle Beach’s U.S., UK, and German supply sold out in under 15 minutes, with the remaining global units snatched up in under an hour.

Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones launches the new stylish Skyline desktop USB microphone. With daily virtual meetings, online get-togethers with friends and family, and online education becoming everyday activities, it’s critical your voice is heard clearly. With the Neat team’s decades-long background and expertise creating many of the world’s best high-performance microphones, the all-new Skyline is designed to outperform any PC’s built-in mic to ensure you sound good at home, in the office, and when learning from home. Skyline is available in black or white and has a sleek and sophisticated shape that accents any desktop setup. Its high-quality, crystal-clear 24 bit/96 kHz digital audio makes it the perfect addition to any PC, laptop, tablet, or other compatible device with a USB input.

The newly redesigned Turtle Beach & ROCCAT websites are recognized with prestigious 2021 w3 awards. The websites have been recognized with Gold and Silver w3 Awards by the prestigious Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. The w3 Awards recognize creative excellence on the Web and the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning Websites, Video, Podcasts, Marketing, Mobile, and Social Media. The awards are fitting punctuations to Turtle Beach’s dedication and effort to level-up the brand’s online shopping experiences.

Turtle Beach and Oakley launch a new limited-edition collection of ROCCAT PC gaming eyewear. ROCCAT Joined Turtle Beach and Oakley to Ensure Gamers’ Two Most Important Senses – Sight and Sound – Are Optimized to Win with the New Oakley x ROCCAT Collection.

Turtle Beach launches the redesigned Recon 200 Gen 2 gaming headset. Successor to the original best-selling Recon 200, the Gen 2 is available in black, white, and an all-new midnight blue color. The Gen 2 edition builds on the strengths of the original Recon 200 while offering gamers more features and functionality for the same $59.95 MSRP. The Recon 200 Gen 2’s sound is driven by powerful 40mm speakers that deliver amplified audio, and it’s rechargeable 12-hour battery unleashes even more immersive features like Bass Boost and Variable Mic Monitoring. Gamers also enjoyed new softer memory foam cushions that included Turtle Beach’s patented ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly technology, and a new headband design with added rigidity and durability.

Turtle Beach becomes an official sponsor of UCSD esports. Turtle Beach announced it has become an official sponsor of UCSD Esports and the primary gaming accessories provider for UC San Diego’s new Triton Esports Center (TEC). Through the new partnership, Turtle Beach provided UC San Diego’s competitive esports teams with premier gaming accessories. Turtle Beach provided its legendary Elite Pro 2 competitive gaming headset and best-selling Stealth 600 wireless console headsets. Additionally, ROCCAT – Turtle Beach’s award-winning PC brand – provided an assortment of its latest precision PC equipment like the Kone Pro mice, Vulcan TKL Pro keyboards, Elo 7.1 USB PC headsets, and more. Turtle Beach also allocated funds to support the UCSD Esports scholarship program to help student-athlete gamers study at a world class institution and compete in the dynamic world of collegiate esports.

ROCCAT launched the Torch Microphone. The Torch was ROCCAT’s all-new USB microphone designed to deliver studio-grade performance for gamers, streamers, and aspiring creators. The Torch’s audio setup was driver-free, and the high-quality mic offered an array of professional features, including 24-bit audio quality, a dual condenser design, latency-free Mic Monitoring, and a built-in pop filter. Additionally, the Torch was compatible with a myriad of shock mounts, boom arms, and other accessories.

Turtle Beach launches the Designed for Xbox and PC Recon Controller as the brand’s first ever game controller. Winner of Multiple “Best of E3” Awards from when it was unveiled at the show in June 2021, Turtle Beach’s New Xbox controller was known for combining game-changing controls with the best-selling brand’s game-winning audio technologies.

In July 2021 Turtle Beach shared a new college student gamer study that showed Turtle Beach’s exclusive, patented Superhuman Hearing audio setting improves gaming performance. In a recent study conducted in partnership with Real Industry – an educational nonprofit transforming how students interact with industry – Turtle Beach put over 100 college student gamers to the test playing a variety of popular games, including Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, to see what effect using Superhuman Hearing had on their gameplay performance. Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing amplifies key in-game sounds like approaching enemy footsteps and nearby weapon reloads, incoming enemy vehicles carrying reinforcements, and more. The study found that with Superhuman Hearing enabled, gamers increased their average gameplay time by nearly 20% and improved their in-game stats by over 40%.

Turtle Beach announced a partnership with GLSEN to support GLSEN’s efforts to ensure all students feel safe and supported, regardless of sexual orientation or identity. Turtle Beach and GLSEN worked closely over the next year to support LGBTQ+ students in the classroom and in any of their virtual experiences while gaming. Additionally, there were opportunities for Turtle Beach employees and influencers to engage with the organization and students to amplify the two organizations’ combined initiatives.

ROCCAT launches its premium Syn Pro Air wireless PC gaming headset. The new addition to the award-winning PC accessory brand’s headset range offers a bold new lightweight design, delivering premium comfort for PC gamers, along with integrating Turtle Beach’s highly-acclaimed audio expertise and technologies. The result is a sleek headset that showcases ROCCAT’s signature style, with the brand’s Stellar Wireless technology delivering a solid connection and superior 24-hour battery life, and AIMO intelligent RGB lighting shining through its Bionic Shell. The Syn Pro Air also features Turtle Beach’s exclusive, patented innovations such as Superhuman Hearing® for a competitive advantage, powerful Nanoclear™ 50mm drivers, the TruSpeak™ high-sensitivity microphone to ensure you’re always heard clearly, and ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly ear cushions for those who game with glasses.

In mid-June 2021 Turtle Beach announced its entry into the game controllers and gaming simulation accessories markets. This announcement included the revelation of Turtle Beach’s groundbreaking Recon Controller for Xbox as well as the original VelocityOne Flight Simulation Control System.

Turtle Beach launches the new wired Recon 500 gaming headset featuring first-of-their-kind 60mm Eclipse Dual Drivers. the Recon 500 as a groundbreaking new addition to the Company’s popular Recon line of gaming headsets. The Recon 500 debuts Turtle Beach’s patented, first-of-their-kind 60mm Eclipse™ Dual Drivers and custom-crafted AccuTune™ wood composite-injected earcups which combine to deliver unprecedented sound quality at every frequency. The Recon 500 also features Turtle Beach’s noise-cancelling TruSpeak™ microphone while memory foam cushions, ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly technology, and a lightweight frame deliver extraordinary comfort.

ROCCAT expands its keyboard lineup with the new Magma and Pyro RGB gaming keyboards. The Magma‘s fully illuminated top plate showcases ROCCAT’s innovative AIMO RGB lighting technology like never before. PC enthusiasts on the hunt for a new mechanical gaming keyboard need look no further than Pyro, one of the most feature-packed mechanical gaming keyboards available for a MSRP of $99.99.

ROCCAT launches the new Kone Pro/Kone Pro Air PC gaming mice – the brand’s most pre-ordered product ever (at the time). Since debuting in 2007, the Kone mice have represented the pinnacle of ROCCAT’s precision design and have delivered the competitive feature advantages serious PC gamers need to win. The all-new Kone Pro mice combine ROCCAT’s ridiculously fast Titan Optical Switch technology – which registers mouse clicks up to 100 times faster than standard gaming mice – with the signature feel of the brand’s fan-favorite Kone shape. ROCCAT has put over a decade’s worth of research into hand sizes, grip-types, and ergonomics to make the Kone Pro feel perfectly at home in gamers’ hands.

Turtle Beach announced ROCCAT has entered into a multi-year partnership with the League Championship Series (LCS) as the exclusive mouse and keyboard partner. The LCS is North America’s largest esports league and third most popular professional sports league among young adults in the United States at this time.

ROCCAT expands its award-winning Vulcan PC gaming keyboard series with the new Vulcan Pro model featuring the brand’s fan-favorite TITAN Optical-Tactile Switch technology. The new Vulcan Pro Optical-Tactile variant combines the ridiculously fast speed of ROCCAT’s groundbreaking Titan Optical Switch technology with the brand’s fan-favorite Tactile mechanical switch feeling. The combination provides gamers with unrivaled speed and precision as the Titan Optical Switch registers response rates up to 100 times faster than conventional mechanical switches, plus doubles the lifespan.

Turtle Beach reports record Q4 and FY’2020 results. Net revenue in 2020 reached the highest level of annual sales in Turtle Beach’s history, at $360.1 million, up 53% compared to $234.7 million in 2019. The revenue increase was driven by strong demand for gaming accessories among both new and existing gamers as well non-gaming usage of headsets by people working and learning from-home, especially following stay-at-home orders initiated in March of last year. In addition, the launches of new console video game console systems from Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox helped spark additional consumer demand. The launch of new PC accessories led to a more than doubling of sales of ROCCAT PC headsets, mice and keyboards.

After three years of working together behind the scenes, Turtle Beach officially partners with Oakley as the leading sport performance and optical brand enters gaming and esports. The partnership debuted with custom prescription gaming glasses that deliver next-level performance benefits for gaming by reducing eyestrain and fatigue, and fit perfectly with any of Turtle Beach’s glasses-friendly gaming headsets.

Turtle Beach Corporation acquires Neat Microphones, making Neat the company’s official brand for high-quality digital USB and analog microphones that embrace cutting edge technology and design.

Turtle Beach announced that its Stealth 600 Gen 2 and Stealth 700 Gen 2 wireless gaming headsets for Xbox and PlayStation® are the top-selling wireless console headsets in North America for the month of October according to NPD. Successors to the original best-selling Stealth models, Stealth 600 & 700 Gen 2 headsets hit retail shelves by September, with October representing the first full month of sales data for three of the four models, and Turtle Beach’s Stealth 600 & 700 Gen 2s for Xbox were the #1 and #2 selling console headsets in the month. Further, the Stealth 600 Gen 2 for Xbox debuted as the #1 wireless headset in its first month of availability, looking to continue the trend of its predecessor which was the overall top-selling wireless headsets in 2018, 2019, and YTD 2021.

Turtle Beach Reports record third quarter 2020 results. Net revenue in the third quarter of 2020 increased 140.8% to $112.5 million compared to $46.7 million in the year-ago quarter. The Company’s strong performance in the third quarter was due to increased demand from a continued surge in gaming activity, resulting from stay-at-home orders which increased gaming among existing gamers and caused an influx of new and lapsed gamers. In addition, the Company’s ability to significantly increase its production and delivery capacity and execute well at retail allowed the Company to gain further market share and achieve the significantly higher revenues.

ROCCAT launches the ridiculously fast TITAN optical switch in the new Vulcan Pro and Vulcan TKL Pro PC gaming keyboards and the Burst Pro PC gaming mouse. ROCCAT’s Pro products featured the brand’s all-new Titan Optical Switch – groundbreaking technology that registers response rates over 100 times faster than standard mechanical switches and offers double the lifespan with 100 million clicks. The all-new Burst Pro PC gaming mouse also takes advantage of the Titan Optical Switch technology to register mouse clicks faster than the competition.

ROCCAT launches the Elo headsets offering PC gamers the perfect blend of ROCCAT’s award-winning German design and innovation with Turtle Beach’s unrivaled audio expertise and exclusive technologies. There are three different Elo headsets for PC gamers to choose from – the Elo 7.1 Air wireless surround sound headset, the Elo 7.1 USB surround sound headset, and the Elo X Stereo headset. The Elo Air and 7.1 USB feature robust 7.1 channel surround sound, Variable Mic Monitoring, and ROCCAT’s AIMO intelligent lighting, and the Elo 7.1 Air adds Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing® sound setting for a competitive advantage.

Turtle Beach reports retail console gaming headset sales in NA set a record for July. Turtle Beach revealed the Company’s July 2020 retail sales in North America were the highest July sales in its history, in both revenue and units, according to NPD July 2020 sales data. Turtle Beach also recorded its highest unit share ever for a July, with over 50% of all console headsets sold in North America in July 2020 being from Turtle Beach.

Turtle Beach reports record second quarter 2020 results. Net revenue in the second quarter of 2020 increased 93% to $79.7 million compared to $41.3 million in the year-ago quarter. The Company’s strong performance in the second quarter was due to increased demand from a continued surge in gaming activity, resulting from stay-at-home orders which increased gaming among existing gamers and caused an influx of new and lapsed gamers. In addition, the Company’s ability to significantly increase its production and delivery capacity allowed it to achieve the higher revenues and gain market share.

Turtle Beach announced it was joining the broad-market RUSSELL 3000(R) Index on June 29, 2020. The annual Russell Indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 8, 2020, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the small-cap Russell 2000® Index, as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies.

In May 2020, NPD confirmed sales of gaming headsets hit record levels for the prior month of April. For the month of April 2020, all 7 top-selling headsets, and 8 of the top-10 best-selling headsets YTD in 2020 were from Turtle Beach. Turtle Beach’s wired Recon 70 for Xbox is the best-selling gaming headset by units for April 2020 and YTD in 2020, while the wireless Stealth 600 for Xbox continued as the best-selling headset by revenue YTD in 2020 (at the time).

According to NPD data from 2010-2019, Turtle Beach sold the most headsets both in terms of revenue and units. At this point in time, Turtle Beach has sold almost 35 million gaming headsets. Additionally, NPD data for the full year of 2019 showed Turtle Beach had maintained 40% or more revenue share of the gaming headset market for the 10th consecutive year, a near unheard of feat. For comparison, this amount of market share consistently places Turtle Beach at a market share level higher than the next four competitors combined (at the time).

Turtle Beach launches Stealth 600 Gen 2 and Stealth 700 Gen 2 as the first cross-generation console gaming headsets designed to work with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S as well as for PS4^™ and PS5^™.

ROCCAT launches the Kone Pure Ultra PC gaming mouse. ROCCAT’s original Kone Pure had become a mouse of choice for many performance-focused gamers, and the Kone Pure Ultra saw that fan-favorite mouse reborn with the latest tech and a new ultra lightweight design.

Turtle Beach launched the Elite Atlas Aero wireless surround sound PC gaming headset. The Atlas Aero features Waves Nx(R) audio technology that transforms stereo sound into a full panoramic 3D audio experience. The Atlas Aero even launched with a full free year subscription to TIDAL Premium as a special treat for gamers who also love music.

ROCCAT’s TITAN Tactile Switch debuted with the original Vulcan 120 PC gaming keyboard. The Vulcan 121 model offered the brand’s new TITAN Speed Switch, while the Vulcan 122 was the first Arctic White colorway of the esteemed series. The Vulcan 120/121/122 series keyboards won numerous design awards, including the 2019 iF Design Award for its product category.

ROCCAT launches the Kain PC gaming mouse featuring Titan Click – game mouse mechanics are completely revised to achieve a precise and crisp mouse click.

Turtle Beach’s first white/lavender headset, the Recon Spark debuted exclusively at Target in the U.S. and at other retailers in the UK/EU. To celebrate the U.S. launch of the Recon Spark, Turtle Beach supported the Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro / Super Girl Gamer Pro event in Oceanside, CA which focused on supporting women in gaming.

Turtle Beach acquires ROCCAT, marking the beginning of Turtle Beach’s evolution from being THE longtime leading gaming headset leader to becoming a leading gaming accessories maker.

Turtle Beach’s Recon 70 wired gaming headset series is a moderate step above its already best-selling Recon 50 wired headset series. The Recon 70 series added Turtle Beach’s now renowned flip-to-mute microphone and a refined design. The Recon 70 went on to become another best-selling wired gaming headset for Turtle Beach.

Turtle Beach hits sales milestone, sells over 30 million gaming headsets since pioneering the market in 2005 with the introduction of the original X-37 gaming headset for Xbox.

ROCCAT launches the Vulcan series gaming keyboards, with the Vulcan 120, 121 and 122 winning a variety of awards and accolades from gamers and reviewers alike.

ROCCAT launches the Titan Switch – developed for players who love the touch of a mechanical keyboard, but demand even more precision and performance.

ROCCAT launches Khan AIMO as it’s first gaming headset with high-res drivers for exceptional PC gaming audio.

Turtle Beach launches Battle Buds – a unique earbud style gaming headset that features a detachable boom mic for gaming and chat, as well as an inline mic for mobile use.

ROCCAT launches AIMO Intelligent Lighting – creating a living lighting ecosystem that reacts dynamically and intuitively to command inputs and delivers a breathtaking lighting scene for your desktop without any configuration.

ROCCAT launches Kone AIMO – the first mouse with intelligent lighting and multiple lighting zones.

Turtle Beach launches the original Stealth 600 and Stealth 700 headsets. On Xbox they are the first to use Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless technology to connect the headset directly to the console just like the Xbox Wireless controllers do. No USB transmitter, no base station, no wires. Stealth 600 becomes the best-selling wireless gaming headset. Stealth 700 becomes the best-selling premium wireless gaming headset.

Turtle Beach launches the Recon Chat – taking chat-only headsets to a new level by offering features like a glasses-friendly fit and a unique open earcup that allows users to hear chat audio through the speaker while still being able to hear external audio from TV/home theatre.

ROCCAT launches the Sova Lapboard – the combo keyboard/mousepad with a padded underside closed the gap between desktop PC gaming and gaming on the couch.

Turtle Beach designs the first gaming headset designed specifically for VR, the Stealth 350VR.

Turtle Beach launches the Stream Mic, the first plug-n-play livestreaming mic compatible with Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

Turtle Beach pioneers glasses-friendly headset comfort with the ProSpecs^™ Glasses Relief System, which alleviates added pressure on glasses by creating a channel in the ear cushion so gamers who wear spectacles can finally play in comfort.

Turtle Beach launches the Elite Pro – the first gaming headset designed from the ground-up for esports athletes and competitive gamers.

ROCCAT launches the Nyth gaming mouse – setting a new standard for gaming mouse modularity with interchangeable buttons and side panels, plus 3D printing support.

Turtle Beach launches the Recon 50 series multiplatform gaming headsets, which go on to become the best-selling gaming headset based on powerful game sound, crystal-clear chat, variety of colors and affordable price.

ROCCAT launches the Tyon – the first gaming mouse with an analog thumb switch.

Turtle Beach introduces Superhuman Hearing^® – the company’s exclusive sound setting designed to give gamers a competitive advantage through precision audio. Superhuman Hearing pulls up low-level game audio like enemy footsteps so you can see them before they get you.

ROCCAT launches Power-Grid – the first way to control a PC with a smartphone.

ROCCAT launches ROCCAT Talk – ROCCAT was the first manufacturer in the world to allow two gaming peripheral devices to communicate with each other, where gamers could assign a key on the keyboard to work as the EasyAim button on the mouse.

ROCCAT launches EasyShift[+] – allowing mouse buttons and the mouse wheel to perform additional tasks by allowing assignment of two functions.

ROCCAT launches Pyra Wireless – the first wireless mouse with a 1000hz polling rate, putting a wireless mouse on a level playing field with wired mice.

ROCCAT introduces Sound Feedback – the first manufacturer to utilize Sound Feedback to indicate configuration changes on the mouse/keyboard by enabling devices to speak. Announces DPI settings, profile selection, volume, sensitivity settings and more.

ROCCAT launches Kone – the first gaming mouse with multicolor RGB lighting, plus a weight system, and a tracking control unit making it the first mouse laser to adjust perfectly to the particular mousepad to squeeze every last drop of performance from the sensor.

ROCCAT launches Valo keyboard – the first gaming keyboard with revolutionary 2MB internal memory for Macros.

ROCCAT founded with headquarters in Hamburg, Germany. ROCCAT shows first presentation of the Kone mouse and Valo keyboard at gamescom, Leipzig.

Turtle Beach begins shipping the Audio Advantage^® Amigo and Audio Advantage SRM – completing its USB audio line of external sound devices.

Turtle Beach begins manufacturing the X51 – the first gaming headset for Xbox. The company also introduces Ear Force branding for gaming headsets for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and PC.

Turtle Beach introduces the Montego^™ DDL – the first sound card available in the U.S. to feature Dolby^® Digital Live technology for real-time positional audio encoding and distribution.

Voyetra Turtle Beach revolutionizes digital network players with AudioTron – which allowed consumers to play MP3 files on their stereo system that were stored on their computer, marking the company’s entry into networked audio systems.

Voyetra Turtle Beach introduces the Santa Cruz – a 6-channel DSP-powered sound card that was shipped as the high-end solution for PC manufacturers such as Dell.

Voyetra Turtle Beach releases the Montego™ series of award-winning sound cards which sold over 2.5MM units.

Voyetra Turtle Beach releases the Daytona – one of the industry’s first PCI sound cards.

Voyetra Technologies acquires Turtle Beach Systems. The company again changes names to Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. and also obtains the Dell contract to become the premiere sound card manufacturer for Dell for five years.

Voyetra releases Discovering Music – an interactive CD-ROM which seeming made the history, theory, and techniques of music come to life.

Voyetra Technologies introduces Digital Orchestrator Plus, launching the next generation of its music line.

Turtle Beach Systems releases the MultiSound^® 16-bit sound card, which won nearly every major editorial award in its category – PC Magazine Editor’s Choice, Windows^® 100, InfoWorld Recommended Product, PC Computing Top 200, Windows User Best of Breed and Best Buy, Electronic Musician’s Editor’s Choice, and others.

Voyetra Technologies develops AudioStation – software that set the standard for future “jukebox” programs and quickly became the music interface for many of the world’s multimedia PCs. More than 20MM units shipped, and from 1990-1995 Voyetra’s software and hardware were commonly used in Dell, Compaq, IBM, Gateway, HP, Sony, Intel, Samsung, Creative Labs, Packard Bell, Analog Devices, Cirrus Logic, Yamaha and many other products.

1986 – Octave-Plateau Electronics changes name to Voyetra Technologies to better align the company branding with the success of its Voyetra Synthesizer. Voyetra Technologies shifts focus from synthesizers to music software and MIDI interfaces.

Turtle Beach Systems is founded by Roy Smith and Robert Hoke. Turtle Beach Systems achieved prominence in the PC multimedia industry with its award-winning sound cards that pioneered PC-based hard-disk recording, multi-channel PC audio playback, and DSP technology. Today, the Turtle Beach name is synonymous with superior audio quality products.

Octave-Plateau Electronics releases Voyetra Eight – a revolutionary polyphonic synthesizer that introduced the concept of creating a scalable music synthesizer by combining multiple rack-mounted instrument modules into a single master-controlled instrument. The Voyetra Eight also blazed the way for a master keyboard controlling an array of synthesizers via a serial data interface, which was so popular it later became the MIDI interface standard.

Octave-Plateau Electronics releases Sequencer Plus – the world’s first professional-grade MIDI software for PC. Sequencer Plus allowed pro and bedroom musicians alike to compose and edit music with great detail and hear their compositions played by an array of MIDI synthesizers. Over a million copies sold worldwide and one of the most popular music programs of all time.

Octave Electronics merges with Plateau Electronics – a prominent synthesizer repair facility in downtown Manhattan. The company is renamed Octave-Plateau Electronics and becomes a popular synthesizer maintenance facility for professional musicians and recording studios in NYC and the surrounding metro area.

Octave Electronics manufactures and markets several analog music synthesizers under the “Octave Cat” brand. These instruments were hailed for their exceptional value and performance capabilities.

Octave Electronics is founded by Carmine Bonanno, who started as a musician, had become an industry expert in PC digital music, and held several patents in the field of music hardware.