Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments (BEMI) was a manufacturer of synthesizers and unique midi controllers. The origins of the company could be found in Buchla & Associates, created in 1963 by synthesizer pioneerDon Buchla of Berkeley, California. In 2012 the original company led by Don Buchla was acquired by a group of Australian investors trading as Audio Supermarket Pty. Ltd. The company was renamed Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments as part of the acquisition. In 2018 the assets of BEMI were acquired by a new entity, Buchla U.S.A., and the company continues under new ownership. (Wikipedia Source)