LOUD Technologies Appoints New South East Asia Sales Director

March 15, 2005 – Woodinville, Wash. – LOUD Technologies announced today the appointment of Colin Evan Quek to the position of South East Asia Sales Director.

Colin brings to LOUD an extensive background in the MI and professional audio industries. Schooled at the SAE Institute of Technology, Colin has managed operations, sales, and marketing, for Roadie Communications, NVM multimedia, Casio MI, Celviano Music, and TREKTECH, representing brands such as Behringer, Sonex, BLUE Mics, Chauvet and Layered Sound Technology.

As LOUD's new South East Asia Sales Director, Colin will be the primary contact for all LOUD Technologies-related sales business in Singapore. This includes expanding the South East Asia distribution network, as well as managing all regional marketing efforts, and facilitating greater communication with LOUD Technologies' worldwide headquarters, in Woodinville, Wash., USA.

“Colin will be an extremely valuable member of the team as we work to build even stronger ties with the rapidly growing markets throughout Asia," commented Dave Christensen, Director of International Sales. "We welcome Colin to the LOUD Technologies family and look forward to working closely with him."

About LOUD Technologies Inc.
LOUD Technologies Inc. develops professional audio products under the brands Mackie, EAW, EAW Commercial, TAPCO, SIA Software and Acuma Labs. Products from LOUD Technologies' brands can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours.

Mackie, EAW, and TAPCO are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are "forward–looking statements" are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors such as: market acceptance of new products; continued acceptance of existing products; delays in product development and related product release schedules; product price discounts; reliance on third party manufacturers and reliance on sole or limited source suppliers for key components that could result in component shortages and delays in product delivery, any of which may cause revenues and income to fall short of anticipated levels; obsolete inventory or product returns by distributors, resellers and retailers; warranty and other claims on products; changes or delays in product shipments; technological shifts; the availability of competitive products at lower prices; the continued ability to protect the company's intellectual property rights; changes in product mix; maturing product life cycles; product sale terms and conditions; the financial condition of our customers and vendors; adverse results in litigation; the effects of terrorist activity and armed conflict such as disruptions in general economic activity and changes in our operations and security arrangements; continued softness in retail spending or other changes in general economic conditions that affect demand for our products; currency fluctuations; and vigorous competition.  For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with LOUD's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" section of LOUD's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10–K and quarterly reports on Form 10–Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting LOUD's investor relations department at 1–866–858–LTEC (5832) or 425–892–6500, or on LOUD's website at http://www.loudtechinc.com/invest/index.html.

All information in this release is as of March 7, 2005. The company undertakes no duty to update any forward–looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the company's expectations.

For more information please contact: LOUD Technologies Inc. – 16220 Wood–Red Road N.E. – Woodinville, WA 98072 – Phone: (425) 487–4333 – Fax: (425) 487–4337 – Internet: www.loudtechinc.com