Music

What to Add Trivia to your Bar? GAD Knows How

What to Add Trivia to your Bar? GAD Knows How 540 304 GAD Vending

INTERACTIVE TRIVIA

Tap TV Trivia reinvents the traditional game show – turning the television audience into real-time contestants. That’s right – we put YOUR customers on TV. Patrons face off against trivia fans from around the country, while earning themselves, and your business, a spot on our national leaderboards. Set up tournaments to drive patron engagement, extend dwell time and boost repeat business as customers return to improve their score and move up in the rankings!

And – GAD Knows How to make this happen

Connect your customers with fun, fast-paced trivia action without the hassle of buying or renting tablets and other controllers.

With the Tap TV app in hand, our players use their own smartphone to answer questions that appear on in-store TVs connected to our media player. With multiple categories and tens of thousands of entertaining questions, Tap TV Trivia has a game for every type of trivia aficionado. Setting up and running trivia tournaments builds on the app’s power to keep patrons engaged.

Let GAD get you set up so you can spend your time engaging with your customers – not building the game!

Looking To Turning Your TV’s Into Advertising Centers for Your Message? GAD Knows How

Looking To Turning Your TV’s Into Advertising Centers for Your Message? GAD Knows How 1520 880 GAD Vending

How do you make your TV screens work for you and not for TV advertisers (those screens you bought and paid for)? How do you engage and immerse your patrons more into the local experience? When do you want to get your message across with the most impact and least cost? What delivery of a message is more immediate than on the TV screen with your customers watching?

AMI Ad Manager is a promotional tool that transforms your AMI products into powerful digital signage systems. It’s a great tool for retail, bar or restaurant businesses looking to promote their services, daily specials, or upcoming events.

You can create, edit, and schedule ads from the palm of your hand using AMI’s all-new Co-Pilot app or from your computer.

Digital Signage from AMI Ad Manager is compatible with all AMI jukeboxes, the AMI Music platform, and Tap TV systems.

With over a thousand pre-made templates to choose from, and an easy-to-use interface, it takes just minutes for installers, business owners, or designated location staff members to build a rotation of custom digital signage.

  • Begin by choosing from a library of pre-made ad templates, easily searchable by keyword, theme, or event type
  • Personalize the messaging with your own custom text
  • Target a specific audience (families, happy hour, late night crowd, sports crowd, etc.) by setting its date range and hours of display
  • Publish your ad!

You can even upload and schedule your own custom-made images for display via the AMI operator website.

GAD has extensive experience with AMI’s digital advertising products – and how it has worked for our customers around the Midwest region. Talk with us today about how these tools can work for you.

What’s New in Digital Music? Atom

What’s New in Digital Music? Atom 1037 857 GAD Vending

The Atom Jukebox, a lightweight powerhouse weighing just 33 pounds, sets a new standard for jukebox technology. Its compact size and portability make it the ideal music companion for any space – and space management is a key, cost savings function. Consider Atom for everywhere from cozy diners to your retail space – lively, neighborhood bars to expansive entertainment venues. Offering a solo install feature, it eliminates the need to wait for a crew, ensuring a hassle-free setup.

Getting your Atom jukebox has never been simpler—thanks to the Atom’s lightweight design, cost-effective shipping options are now available, whether it’s through popular carriers like UPS, FedEx, or USPS, or by easy collection from our GAD offices. And, GAD offers free installation to areas around our offices.

With its competitive pricing and an advanced computer core allowing swift component swaps, the Atom stands as a cost-efficient solution to replace outdated jukeboxes, ushering in a new era of seamless and uninterrupted music entertainment. Step into the future of jukebox technology with the Atom, where innovation and music converge effortlessly.

Dimensions

Height: 23.25”, Width: 18.5”, Depth: 7.5”
Weight: 33 pounds

Technical Details

  • 18.5” wide HD touchscreen display for music selection
  • 250 Watt, 2-Channel Amp Sound System for immersive, room-filling sound (additional 250-watt amp available)
  • High-power computer core includes the motherboard, power supply, I/O controller, and a solid-state hard drive pre-installed with configurable selections of locally stored music
  • IR wireless remote control
  • Bill acceptor (500-note capacity)
  • Broadband connection required for song and music video updates

Additional Purchasing Options

  • Wireless router
  • Output transformer
  • Money meter
  • Special event switch
  • IR transmitter
  • Wired and wireless paging kits

This jukebox can be managed remotely using the AMI Co-Pilot app or via the AMI Operator website.

The Easy Way to Pay and Play Your Favorite Music

The Easy Way to Pay and Play Your Favorite Music 1229 644 GAD Vending

AMI digital music systems make paying and playing your favorite music selections easy – and profitable.

AMI makes it easy for everyone.

You, as the venue owner, get reports of what you played and what your patrons paid to play. Making ASCAP compliance easy. Plus, you know what that revenue channel generated for you.

With over 2.5 million downloads, the AMI Music app offers a cool, convenient, and easy way to play music on a nearby AMI jukebox for your patrons. They simply create an account, add funds for credits using a credit card, Apple Pay, or PayPal, select your current venue, and choose the songs or music videos they want to hear played. With the Multi-Select option, they can even add several songs or entire playlists to the jukebox queue in one transaction.

GAD stocks both new and previously enjoyed AMI digital jukeboxes. We can talk you through what your venue needs, what you are looking to do as the owner and what models are best for you.

Q1 Promo Still Available on AMI Digital Music Equipment

Q1 Promo Still Available on AMI Digital Music Equipment 2048 1586 GAD Vending

How Can You Save on Digital Music?

AMI Digital Music Mini 3, Atom and Curves all have promotions still available during 1Q2025. And, GAD has this amazing selection in stock and ready to change your bar, restaurant, arcade or retail shop.

All of the AMI collection has management tools to help you comply with ASCAP rules and regulations. Plus, during slower times, you can program music that doesn’t cost you while leaving your budget for busy times when you want to play the newest hits and videos. Your AMI digital system will track all that so reporting is a click rather than a major chore.

Deliver to your patrons the best music, music videos and games – all with the faster Windows 10 software.

How Can You Drive More Business?

AMI Ad Manager is a promotional tool that transforms your AMI products into powerful digital signage systems. It’s a great tool for businesses looking to promote their services, daily specials, or upcoming events.

You can create, edit, and schedule ads from the palm of your hand using AMI’s all-new Co-Pilot app or from your computer.

  • Preset specials, like Reverse Happy Hour, so you can keep people just a bit longer at your place.
  • Use the game features to create entertainment for slow nights that people will come to play.
  • Use AMI graphics or create your own (brand to your place or to a favorite sports team) to display across all your screens.
  • Promote upcoming events to create the buzz you are looking for.

2024’s Most Played Jukebox Songs

2024’s Most Played Jukebox Songs 1096 556 GAD Vending

AMI Entertainment Network Unveils 2024’s Most-Played Jukebox Songs, Artists, and Music Videos

AMI Entertainment has unveiled their annual chart of the most-played jukebox songs, artists, and music videos for 2024. With a vast selection of millions of songs available in tens of thousands of jukebox venues, AMI captures the musical heartbeat of patrons everywhere, bringing together a diverse range of hits across genres.

This year’s top songs reflect a mix of new and classic favorites, with Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” leading the list for yet another year. Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” and Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar” follow closely, proving that country music remains a powerful force on AMI’s network. Fans of the genre will be pleased to see that country artists hold strong in the rankings, with other favorites like Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, and Garth Brooks making the cut. Classic rock also keeps its place in jukebox popularity, with Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd drawing consistent plays.

The list of top artists this year highlights country icons like Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, and Toby Keith, alongside rock legends AC/DC and the Eagles. Patrons also continue to enjoy newer voices such as Zach Bryan, blending genres and pushing musical boundaries on the AMI network.

This year’s top music videos reflect the same wide-ranging tastes, with timeless classics and current hits in video form keeping patrons entertained. Top videos include Whitney Houston’s iconic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” Nickelback’s anthem “Rockstar,” and Jack Harlow’s popular “Lovin On Me.” Country fans enjoyed Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar,” while Latin audiences favored Vicente Fernández’s “Volver, Volver.”

Country and rock dominate as top genres once again, accounting for more than half of all jukebox plays. Rock captures 32% of total plays, while country claims 22%, with pop, rap/hip-hop, and Latin music close behind. The diversity of this year’s genre breakdown shows that AMI venues continue to attract a wide variety of musical tastes, offering something for everyone.

Adding to this year’s excitement, AMI introduced over 230,000 songs, 41,000 albums, and 6,800 music videos to its jukeboxes, providing patrons with an ever-expanding selection to enjoy.

For more information about adding digital music to your venue, contact GAD. 

Atom: The Best, Smallest Digital Jukebox – In Stock Now!

Atom: The Best, Smallest Digital Jukebox – In Stock Now! 1520 880 GAD Vending

AMI Entertainment, proudly introduces its latest innovation—the Atom jukebox. Set to redefine the jukebox landscape, it offers cutting-edge features and unparalleled benefits to elevate the on-premise music experience for all. And – its now in stock at GAD!

Compact and Lightweight: Weighing in at just 33 pounds, the Atom isn’t just a jukebox; it’s a pint-sized powerhouse. Its sleek design and portability redefine expectations, providing a simple one-person install for venues seeking a modern music solution.

Exceptional Value: The Atom goes beyond being a jukebox; it’s a smart investment. Ideal for venues replacing older models, the Atom delivers a cost-effective solution without compromising performance. Step into the future without breaking the bank.

Robust Hardware and Software Features: The Atom’s advanced computer core ensures fast and efficient component swaps, minimizing downtime for seamless music flow. With an intuitive user interface, Ad Manager for digital advertising, and music video capabilities when connected to a TV, the Atom sets new standards in jukebox tech.

For business owners, route operators, and music enthusiasts, the Atom is the undisputed jukebox of choice.

For information and pricing, call GAD.

AMI Jukeboxes Marries Music with Music Videos

AMI Jukeboxes Marries Music with Music Videos 1520 880 GAD Vending

AMI Jukeboxes Marries Music with Music Videos to entertain your customers while they enjoy your establishment.

  • When a customer selects a song that has an available music video, the AMI jukebox UI (or AMI Music app UI) suggests upgrading to the video selection.
  • Customers pay a small upcharge for video selections.
  • Selected videos play on the TVs you connect to your AMI Atom Jukebox.
  • AMI’s Music Video On Demand (MVOD) feature grants players access to the full library of more than 35,000 music videos.

Todays customers are multi-screen consumers of content. They are looking for fully immersive experiences to compliment their time spent at your place. The AMI Atom can pull music videos to match the music across all connected screens. This satisfies the needs of everyone in you place – whether or not the games are on other screens. This gives everyone something to enjoy.

Plus, with AMI, the music tracking apps, advertising manager and other digital control features allows you easy control of all your digital music.

GAD knows digital music and how to set it up in your locations.

 

AMI’s NGX New Mini 3 – With Promotion!

AMI’s NGX New Mini 3 – With Promotion! 402 612 GAD Vending

Choosing a new jukebox to add to your route doesn’t have to be a complicated decision. Today, there are lots of similarities across brands – from great lighting and sound, to mobile integration, to having all the music that matters most.

How is AMI different? That’s easy! AMI generates better profitability with both song AND music video plays, simplifies your life with one set of parts, and provides the same level of friendly and helpful support to all customers, regardless of their size.

Businesses that operate AMI earn more while spending less. Like $500 less with GAD’s Instant Rebate Available Now on the Mini 3 (limited promotion time – call your GAD rep for details.)

FOR ROI – IT’S AMI 

The compact NGX Mini 3 gives you great sound, unbeatable music, and dynamic lighting effects to entertain any crowd.
• Connect customers of all ages with the artists and genres they love the most – all searchable through a simple & straightforward menu.
• Offer patrons access to over a million songs stored online, or block the display of artists, songs, or genres that aren’t quite right for your location.
• Kick your jukebox experience into high gear with thousands of music videos that play on one or more connected TVs. (HDMI cable required).
• Change the default language preference from English to Spanish and tap into AMI’s robust collection of Latin American music.
• Tap into hundreds of thousands of fanatic AMI mobile app users. Our app not only allows patrons to play the jukebox, it also allows them to carry unused credits from venue to venue.
• Use AMI Ad Manager to build and schedule your very own ads that display on the jukebox. Choose from one of our ready-made templates or upload an image you’ve already designed.
• Get peace of mind with unbeatable first-in-class tech support. AMI’s friendly and knowledgeable staff can resolve many issues
right over the phone. With an easy-to-use interface, reliable hardware that won’t leave you hanging, and revenue-boosting add-ons like music video, it’s easy to see why the NGX Mini 3 is the right fit for your location.

MORE THAN JUST GREAT MUSIC

• HD 18.5″ wide touchscreen display.
• Illuminated frame and dynamic equalizer move to the beat of the music or can be set to the color and brightness of your liking.
• Pascal 1,000 Watt, 2 Channel Amp System.
• Solid-state hard drive pre-installed with selectable music genre collections to fit any type of location.
• Core computer package includes hard drive, motherboard, power supply, and I/O controller.
• Wired and IR wireless remote controls.
• Credit card reader and CPI BA with 700 bill capacity.

AMI’S COMPACT DIGITAL JUKEBOX

AMI Ad Manager lets you transform the upper half of your NGX Mini 3 Jukebox into powerful digital signage. Whether you’re promoting what’s happening right now or what’s coming up soon, there are hundreds of ways to put AMI Ad Manager to work for your business.
• Promote your own products and services – advertise a rewards program, gift cards, seasonal discounts, upcoming events, and more.
• Promote daily and nightly specials! With AMI Ad Manager, you can schedule promotions in advance by selecting the times and dates your ads will display on the jukebox. Best of all, you can create, update and schedule your ads right from your smartphone or tablet via amientertainment.net.
• Use AMI Ad Manager in combination with Free Play Mode – a payby- the-hour service for venues that lets patrons play music free of charge. Schedule and promote “free jukebox nights” in lieu of karaoke or a DJ.
• Build your online following – promote your Facebook, Twitter, and other social media pages using AMI Ad Manager’s suite of social media templates.
• AMI Ad Manager offers more than 1,700 custom templates to choose from – with everything from general announcements and seasonal promotions to food, wine, and beer lists.

WANT TO PUT YOUR PROMOTIONAL ADS ON TV?

Simply connect your NGX Mini 3 to a television using an HDMI cable – or to multiple TVs using a splitter! Ads scheduled through AMI Ad Manager will appear on TVs connected to your jukebox – allowing you to provide not only a new form of revenue through music video, but also a powerful digital signage solution!

THIS JUKEBOX MEANS BUSINESS

GO BASIC OR GO BIG. Unlike other jukeboxes, the NGX Mini 3 can be configured in endless ways. Find the right custom fit for your business:
• Add music video by taking advantage of the NGX Mini 3’s video ready capability. Simply connect your jukebox to one or more TVs – promote your jukebox, promote your business, and play music videos on television!
• Display your Mini 3 anywhere using the NGX Subwoofer Jukebox Stand (includes adjustable leg levelers and 12″ subwoofer).
• Upgrade your NGX Mini 3 sound system from 2-channel to 4-channel with our Amplifier Upgrade Kit.
• Go wireless with AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon Wireless Aircards.
• Add ADA Compliance to your wall-mounted NGX Mini 3 with our new ADA Trackball Kit!
• Double your ability to capture revenue on busy nights with dual CPI bill acceptors (GAD is also an authorized Crane CPI Dealer).

New! AMI Atom Jukebox

New! AMI Atom Jukebox 2048 1586 GAD Vending

The Atom Jukebox, a lightweight powerhouse weighing just 33 pounds, sets a new standard for jukebox technology. Its compact size and portability make it the ideal music companion for any space, from cozy diners to lively bars or expansive entertainment venues. Offering a solo install feature, it eliminates the need to wait for a crew, ensuring a hassle-free setup.

The Atom jukebox boasts a small footprint: less than 2′ H and 19″ W – perfect for venues where wall space is at a premium. At only 33 lbs, this easily transportable and easily shippable jukebox weighs the same as a microwave oven. And if that doesn’t impress you, this will – a completely straightforward and hassle free 1 person installation!

Because it’s from AMI, you can count on it to deliver the same sound and quality as previous jukeboxes. The Atom jukebox is compact, yet complete entertainment package of music, videos, and digital signage.

  • Give your guest access to AMI’s digital catalog of millions of songs, including entire albums, timeless classics and the newest hits.
  • Utilize content filtering to tailor the available music selection at your venues, aligning perfectly with their desired ambiance and vibe.
  • Use AMI Ad Manager to craft, plan and manage your unique ads for display on the jukebox and connected TV’s.
  • Deliver captivating in-venue entertainment with tens of thousands of selectable music videos that play on TVs you connect to the Atom jukebox.

Transportation has never been simpler—thanks to the Atom’s lightweight design, cost-effective shipping options are now available, whether it’s through popular carriers like UPS, FedEx, or USPS, or by easy collection from local distributors. With its competitive pricing and an advanced computer core allowing swift component swaps, the Atom stands as a cost-efficient solution to replace outdated jukeboxes, ushering in a new era of seamless and uninterrupted music entertainment. Step into the future of jukebox technology with the Atom, where innovation and music converge effortlessly.

GAD is a certified distributor of AMI digital music jukeboxes. Look to GAD for sales, support and service of all your venues’ digital music needs.