We’re Monitoring the Situation: Studio Monitor Sales in 2021
The surge in home recording that began in the very early days of the pandemic continues unabated. Naturally, independent music creators – of all experience levels and budgets – need…
29th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
Product of the Year: Allen & Heath Avantis With a fourth consecutive lap around the winner’s circle for Allen & Heath’s wildly popular mixers, it’s looking more and more like a…
Guitar Center Expands with Store Grand Openings in Savannah, Georgia, and Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Guitar Center announces a re-engagement of its expansion itinerary, which was put on hold during the height of the pandemic, with the grand openings of two new stores: a brand-new GC…
Let Your Voice be Heard! MMR Retailer Survey: Studio Monitors
The December 2021 issue of MMR will feature a Dealer Survey on the subject of Studio Monitors. If that market segment is relevant to your MI retail business, please click here to share your…
Sticking the Landing: MI Retailers Enjoy Robust Drum Sticks Sales in 2021
It’s always a pleasure to be in the position to pass along good news and the results of this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 400 businesses –…
‘We’ve Not Slowed Down for a Minute’ - Snare Drum Sales in 2021
When considering the pandemic-related spike in sales of musical instruments and gear throughout the past 19-plus months, it makes intuitive sense why certain items have thrived. Ukuleles, acoustic guitars, any…
Sweetwater Launches Online Band and Orchestra Store
Sweetwater has announced the launch of Sweetwater Band & Orchestra online. Featuring the industry’s best equipment in every category from brands like Conn-Selmer, Yamaha, P. Mauriat, Buffet, Keilwerth, The Growling Sax…
Classic Pianos Earns First Ever ‘Global Bösendorfer Dealer of the Year’ Distinction
Classic Pianos has been recognized as “Global Bösendorfer Dealer of the Year” during a special ceremony held at the company’s headquarters in Portland. While Bösendorfer, the world’s oldest premium piano…
Fender Custom Shop Violinmaster Tele
Fender’s Custom Shop is announcing the launch of the limited edition Violinmaster Telecaster® Relic® guitar, the newest custom-built creation from Principal Master Builder, Yuriy Shishkov. Inspired by the world renowned…
Take Part in this Month's MMR Dealer Survey!
How are drum stick sales for your MI retail operation this year? What brands and types of sticks are really connecting with players in 2021? Share your insight with your…
Audio-Technica Partners with Hungry for Music to Celebrate AT2020 Microphone Sales Milestone
Audio-Technica is celebrating one million sales of its iconic AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone by donating one million yen to Hungry for Music, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding opportunities in music…
User Friendly: Audio Interface Sales During the Pandemic and Beyond
As with a handful of other fiefdoms within the world of MI, the pandemic has actually been good for sales of pro audio equipment – in particular entry- and mid-level…