New Artist Relations Hires at Korg USA
Korg USA has announced new hires to its artist relations area. Mike Bigel has been hired as a Korg USA Artist Relations Specialist. Bigel comes to Korg USA with extensive experience…
Hal Leonard New Distribution Hub for JamHub
Hal Leonard has inked a deal with JamHub Corp. to exclusively distribute their systems and accessories to the US MI trade beginning on October 1st. Hal Leonard senior VP of…
Paulson & Co. Announces Completion of Acquisition of Steinway
On September 19, an affiliate of investment firm Paulson & Co. Inc. (“Paulson”) and Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (“Steinway” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LVB), announced the successful completion of…
Sennheiser Expands Sales in Australia and New Zealand
Sennheiser electronic took over business in September from Syntec International into its own newly formed sales subsidiary, Sennheiser Australia Pty Ltd. This move will enable Sennheiser to be closer to…
One Systems Appoints Tom Lee Engineering As Its New China Distributor
One Systems, a manufacturer of Direct Weather, high-output loudspeaker systems, has appointed Tom Lee Engineering as its new distributor in China, effective immediately. Tom Lee will be responsible for distribution…
Moog Announces Discontinuation of Little Phatty Analog Synthesizer
Moog Music today announced the discontinuation of the Little Phatty Stage II analog synthesizer. Moog plans to continue building a limited quantity of units at their factory in downtown Asheville…
Rotosound Launches ‘RotosoundTV’ with Free Videos
Rotosound has launched their new YouTube channel ‘RotosoundTV’, which features a new series of free videos featuring bassist Mo Foster and rising star, blues guitarist Simon McBride. The new channel…
Steinway Announces Early Termination of HSR Waiting Period
On September 5, Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: LVB) and investment firm Paulson & Co. Inc. (“Paulson”) announced that the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) has granted early…
New ‘Print Music Source’ Offers Digital Downloads and Printed Products
Print Music Source, a new printed music publisher based in San Antonio, Texas opened its virtual doors on July 20, 2013. The company founded by print music industry veteran, Bob Dingley…
Exploring New Music Ed Tools in Electronic Keyboards
Trade shows in recent years have been buried in an avalanche of new digital technology – apps for iPads and other tablets, upgraded audio interfaces built for access to diverse…
NAMM Announces William R. Gard Memorial Scholarship Recipients
The NAMM Foundation has announced the recipients of the William R. Gard Memorial Scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year. Named for a former NAMM executive vice president, the Gard Scholarship…
New Dates & Venue for 2014 NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia’s 2014 edition will now be held September 18-21 and September 18-20, 2014 respectively and in a new, modern venue, the IEC…