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Orange Amplification has brought back its iconic 1970’s OMEC brand with a new product, the OMEC Teleport - a soundcard that fits inside a guitar pedal and is also a studio-quality USB recording interface. Teleport is a universal connection device…
Percussion-style guitarist Alexandr Misko has released a new video detailing his experiences in the Framus and Warwick factory and his impressions of the Framus Legacy acoustic models he tested. He also shares…
Rosetti has signed a deal for UK and Ireland distribution of Prohands hand exercisers. They are designed to help musicians quickly develop finger strength and dexterity. It can also be used as a warm-up…
Drum Workshop has entered the electronic drum market, debuting its newly created electronic brand DWe at this year's Musikmesse show. Working in conjunction with longtime partner GEWA Music, all-new DWe trigger shells, hardware and rack systems…
In recent years, demand for compact FX stompboxes has skyrocketed and the number of players in that market, itself, has grown substantially. While there was a moment in the ‘90s…
On February 22 and 23, there’s going to be a party in Titusville, Florida: Warb-a-palooza! The two-day event will celebrate the grand opening of Warburton Music’s new factory in Titusville.…
Audio-Technica's Netherlands-based distributor, Lemke Roos Audio, has rebranded as Audio-Technica Benelux. While the name changes, the team will remain unchanged, headed up by long-serving managing director, Gineke van Urk.Lemke Roos has worked…
The D'Addario Woodwinds product and engineering team hosted a successful two-day facility tour for approximately 50 dealers, customers, and members of the press during NAMM last week in Anaheim, California.…
The Shark Fin Gray and Sea Urchin Purple Concert Sharks are the newest additions to the Makala Shark Collection of ukuleles from Kala Brand Music Co. Great for beginners and…
Bucara Percussion, the African percussion specialist supplied to UK schools and colleges for over 10 years, has rebranded itself with a new logo and new product packs. The rebranding covers…
St. Louis Music and Alvarez welcomes back an old friend, J. Hayes, as brand development manager for Alvarez Guitars. J. Hayes is an accomplished and professional guitarist with decades of…
How would you characterize the current cymbal market? Gabriel Harris: Compared to the same time last year, Meinl has had a dramatic increase in cymbal sales and most of that…
