

In 1988, Turtle Beach began to work on developing its first hardware product, a hard disk-based audio editing system. Ensoniq decided to resell Vision through their dealer network and Turtle Beach Softworks became a profitable company. The software, called "Vision", connected the Mirage to a PC and used the PC's screen and graphics to make the programming and editing of sounds much easier. The Mirage was the first low cost sampling device that allowed musicians to play realistic choirs, pianos, horns, and other instruments in their performances. The company's first product was a graphical editing system that supported the breakthrough Ensoniq Mirage sampling keyboard. Turtle Beach has roots dating back to 1975 in Elmsford, New York, founded as "Turtle Beach Softworks" by Roy Smith and Robert Hoke. 1.3 2013-present: Parametric merger and eSports sponsorships.1.2 2005–2013: Rebranding as a headset manufacturer.
