GitaarBizz Appointed as New Guild Distributor
Guild Guitars has named GitaarBizz as the new Guild distributor for Germany, Austria, and the Benelux. Industry vet Ruud Elbers founded GitaarBizz in 2013, after an 18 year stint as…
Hal Leonard and Groove3 Announce Strategic Partnership
Hal Leonard Books, a division of Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, the leading publisher of books and digital content on the music business, audio technology, and instrument history, and Groove3, the…
Roland Releases First Complete Reproduction of Iconic SH-101 Synthesizer
Roland has announced the worldwide release of the SH-101 PLUG-OUT Software Synthesizer for the SYSTEM-1. The new software synthesizer is a complete reproduction of the iconic SH-101, right down to…
Hal Leonard and Propellerhead Expand Distribution Deal into Canada
Hal Leonard Corporation has been selling Propellerhead Software products to the MI trade in the US since 2011, and became an exclusive distributor last August. Because of this, the companies…
Uke Suppliers Discuss State of the Market
MMR: In a survey of retailers that appeared in our March 2014 issue, many retailers expressed a belief that the “uke craze” had leveled off somewhat. Nonetheless, over 50 percent…
Hal Leonard Inks Distribution Deal with QSC
Hal Leonard Corporation has reached an agreement with QSC Audio Products, LLC to distribute all of their mixers, power amplifiers and speakers throughout the United States. Hal Leonard’s Brad Smith…
Hal Leonard and Barbershop Harmony Society Expand Distribution Deal
Hal Leonard Corporation has reached an agreement with the Nashville-based Barbershop Harmony Society to expand the scope of products in its global distribution deal. Hal Leonard has had a relationship…
Buffet Group Announces ‘Juno’ Select Student Reed Partnership with Vandoren
Buffet Group USA has entered into a partnership with Vandoren reeds to include a JUNO select reed in all student clarinet and saxophone products during the “Back to School” season…
MONO Enters Into Distribution Deal with KMC
MONO® and KMC Music, Inc. have entered into an agreement for joint U.S. distribution of MONO’s line of accessories. As of June 1, 2014, KMC Music began offering MONO’s full…
Hal Leonard Signs Distribution Deal with Samson
Hal Leonard Corporation has reached an agreement with Samson Technologies Corp. to exclusively distribute their consumer and professional audio products to music retailers throughout the U.S. Shipping on the Samson…
Fender to Close Ovation Factory in Connecticut
Fender has announced that it will be closing the facility in New Hartford, Connecticut where it has built Ovation brand instruments for the last 47 years. The company reportedly plans to cease…
Hal Leonard and Cakewalk Forge Distribution Partnership
Effective immediately, Cakewalk’s product line—both professional and consumer—will have additional North American distribution through Hal Leonard. According to Cakewalk president Michael Hoover, “Hal Leonard is an established and highly respected…