Buy The Software You Use - NAMM turns Blue

The International Music Software Trade Association (“IMSTA”) represents the business interests of our music software partners.

Their key function is the advocacy for the legal use of software in music content creation, primarily through public education campaigns. IMSTA members include software developers, distributors, retailers and publications. Saturday, January 19th, IMSTA declared “Software Day” during which over 500 T-Shirts bearing the slogan, “Buy The Software You Use” on the front and “Presented by Microsoft” on the back.

We were also awarded the “IMSTA of the Month” distinction. An IMSTAR is a company or individual who voluntarily adds value and a higher level of support for the IMSTA cause that goes beyond basic membership duties. Said Paul Fattahi, Executive Director of IMSTA, “By sponsoring this event, Microsoft has shown a great deal of support for IMSTA and its agenda. This act of generosity has saved us thousands of precious dollars. Thank you Microsoft.”