Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick, Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad. “Reverb.com has dramatically changed…
On September 20th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Our friends at Amro Music announced the passing of Skip Buss, who left us last night. Skip played…
On September 19th, industry veteran Tom Wilson passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Tom was 83 years old. Among many other roles in MI, Wilson served as district…
The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards in the categories of Outstanding Technical and Creative Achievement. Stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad…
Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick (pictured), Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad. “Reverb.com has dramatically…
Hughes & Kettner has announced a new compact all-tube four channel amp the Grandmeister Deluxe 40 (£1199 UK RRP). The 40-watt amp features warm Cleans, classic Crunch, pure Lead brown…
Electronic music pioneer Don Buchla, has died at his home in Berkeley, Calif. He was 79. Buchla was an instrument builder, musician and composer. He conceived his instruments, including a…
Effects specialist is launching four new pedals through Westside Distribution this November. The MXR Double-Double Overdrive serves up two classic overdrives in a single housing. The Low Gain circuit belts…
Hal Leonard Modern Saxophone Techniques by Frank Catalano teaches the developing player how to learn. Listening, exploring, writing original music, and trial and error are some of the methods threaded…
D’Addario Fretted Holiday Bundles offer combinations of their strings with their accessories – at a holiday-friendly price. These bundles are specially packaged and available for a limited time only, while…
Ultimate Support announced that they have partnered with OnTrack Sales for product representation in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Western Wisconsin. OnTrack Sales was established in 2012 by Danny Kent. Danny…
BandLab announced that it has acquired MONO Creators Inc., the San Francisco-based design studio that creates instrument cases, straps, and accessories for gigging musicians. Together, BandLab’s social, digital tools for…
