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News April 1, 2020

Epiphone and GibsonTV Launch New Giveaways

GibsonTV has announced the launch of a brand new #HomeMadeMusic show titled the “Epiphone Guitar Giveaway Of The Day.” The show--hosted by Mark Agnesi, Director of Brand Experience at Gibson Brands--will kick off on…

MMR Staff
Apr 1, 2020
News April 1, 2020

ADJ Mirror Balls Fill New Chicago Nightclub's Ceiling

Dance Studio Vol. 1, the latest addition to the nightlife scene in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, has filled the ceiling above its dancefloor completely with ADJ mirror balls of various…

MMR Staff
Apr 1, 2020
News March 31, 2020

RANE Announces Spring 2020 Promotion

RANE today announced a deal for global participating dealers to offer DJs a half-price TWELVE when they purchase a TWELVE at full price between April 1, 2020 and May 31,…

MMR Staff
Mar 31, 2020
News March 30, 2020

Black Friday Came Early to Schmidt’s Music

Best practices – whenever they’re enacted – are worth examining and learning from, whatever time of year. With that in mind, we’re turning back the clock and taking a close…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2020
News March 30, 2020

EHX Hot Lynx

As someone who long ago abandoned wired headphones for Bluetooth or otherwise wireless models, I wasn’t initially all that excited about the EHX Hot Lynx. Cue to few weeks later,…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2020
News March 30, 2020

No Nuts Cymbal Sleeves

This is one of those products that’s equivalent to an onomatopoeia – it does exactly what the name suggests. These cymbal sleeves eliminate the need for traditional nuts in order…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2020
News March 30, 2020

Spector Legend 5 Standard Bass

Spector has upgraded its Legend 5 series with a new instrument that packs a lot of bass into a very affordable package. Right off the bat, you immediately notice the…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2020
News March 30, 2020

Have a Seat: Benches and Stools for Keyboards

Accessories may not be as “sexy” or immediately compelling as instruments or other music-related products out there, but they’re essential – for both players and MI retailers. In the case…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2020
News March 30, 2020

Old School: Analog Synthesizers’ Enduring Appeal

Whether it’s the resurgence in interest regarding stompbox guitar effects pedals, the overall uptick in the vintage instruments and musical gear market, or – beyond the realm of MI –…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2020
News March 30, 2020

How Rehearsal Studios Can Boost MI Retail

As music recording began moving into the DIY realm 30-some-odd years ago, MI retail responded by establishing its own footprint in that category. What began with a Tascam PortaStudio and…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2020