Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
[caption id="attachment_82345" align="alignleft" width="460"] Pictured at this year’s PMC/ PlayDrums.com Open House are PMC current and past board members (L-to-R): David Cywinski (Hal Leonard), Jennifer Paisley-Schuch (Alfred Music), Antoinette Follett…
DPA Microphones is pleased to welcome an array of new team members to the family. The additions are company-wide, with new hires in product management, research and development, sales, marketing, and…
MakeMusic, makers of SmartMusic, and Alfred Music, in conjunction with The International Suzuki Association, are proud to have come together to provide access to popular Suzuki titles to teachers and…
Situated in Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture, Saito City Hall recently upgraded its loudspeaker systems, opting for an all-Martin Audio solution, including the latest WPS optimized line array. The multipurpose Hall has…
Patrick Sollitt first got his hands on a ChamSys console in 2007. It’s been a lovefest ever since, especially when, a decade later, he began using the MagicQ MQ500 Stadium.…
A Federal Circuit decision has ruled in favor of Shure on the ‘493 Patent IPR appeal that ClearOne instituted. It was a unanimous ruling for Shure by the panel (including…
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar debuts the Black Acacia Ukulele, delivering an authentic Hawaiian alternative to koa wood and making an aesthetically bold statement at the 2022 NAMM Show. This ukulele’s…
Cort Introduces the KX700 EverTune, representing the most daring KX Series electric guitar yet. This model’s EverTune® bridge system delivers maximum tuning stability, along with a completely redesigned body contour…
To some, the subject of this month’s dealer survey won’t be particularly “sexy” – and understandably so. Not everyone experiences increased heart-rate when contemplating mouthpieces for brass instruments. Nonetheless, it’s…
With a city history punctuated with notable figures and milestones within blues, jazz, gospel, rock, punk, hip-hop, and pop, Chicago has left an undeniable mark on the music world. Heck,…
In 1922, Henry and Julius Grossman founded Grossman Brothers Music Company as wholesalers of musical instruments and accessories. The Cleveland, Ohio-based operation was soon joined by brother-in-law Max Berger and,…
[caption id="attachment_82264" align="alignleft" width="460"] Fred Armisen hosting the 2022 TEC Awards[/caption] On Saturday June 4, actor/comedian/musician Fred Armisen hosted the 37th Annual NAMM TEC (Technical Excellence & Creativity) Awards Ceremony…
