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Excelcia Music Publishing announces the release of their 2026-2027 Choral Music catalog, with over 70 new arrangements and original compositions for school, church, and community choral ensembles. With a full…
In an era where convenience is king, the days of piecing together a live rig component-by-component are fading fast. For today’s working musicians and venue owners, “plug-and-play” isn't just a…
Veteran production sound mixer and five-time Emmy Award winner Dirk Sciarrotta has upgraded the microphones on the game show Family Feud to DPA Microphones 4018 supercardioids. Now entering his 28th…
Dept: Upfront Q&Aby Christian Wissmuller PQ: “Today’s customer is highly informed and often prefers to explore independently before engaging with a sales associate. We wanted to empower that behavior, not interrupt…
Blackstar Amplification delivers its BEAM MINI desktop guitar amplifier, initially shown at the January NAMM show, now with expanded functionality. Designed as a compact, portable solution for modern players, BEAM…
Eliminator Lighting is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new Fantasy FX, a dynamic and versatile lighting fixture designed to energize any entertainment environment. Compact yet powerful, this…
Sennheiser Spectera module is now available in the Bitfocus apps Companion and Buttons, expanding features for engineers and technicians. The module allows direct connection and drop integration of Spectera with…
The ARP Foundation announced Executive Director Dina Pearlman-Ifil will attend Superbooth 2026 in Berlin. Pearlman-Ifil, daughter of ARP Instruments founder Alan R. Pearlman, will appear at the event May 7-9.…
Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to introduce UAD Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp, a new native plug‑in that gives guitarists the authentic…
The hotly anticipated launch of Ed Sheeran’s ‘The Loop’ tour has already seen a massive run of stadium shows starting in New Zealand at the beginning of January, then on…
Reproducing the full emotional and dynamic range of a solo piano on a large-scale sound system presents a unique set of challenges, especially when that performance is as nuanced as…
Avid® has announced the release of Pro Tools® 2026.4, delivering powerful new capabilities that enhance immersive audio production, accelerate professional workflows, and expand creative possibilities for music and audio postproduction…
