Keyboard benders make acquisition
Bendy keyboard manufacturer ROLI has acquired music software specialist FXpansion. The deal adds to ROLI’s collection of sounds and effects available to its Seaboard keyboard, which will now be developed…
D'Addario adds Calftone to drum head line-up
D'Addario’s Evans Drumheads has struck a blow for vegan drummers everywhere, with the launch of a new type of synthetic drumhead called Calftone, designed to mimic the sound, look, and feel of…
Yamaha unveils major competition for UK drummers
Yamaha has launched a major new nationwide competition for young drummers through its network of UK drum dealers. #FUTUREBEAT is open to drummers aged 18 years and under, offering a Yamaha Live Custom…
The “Q Series” from S.E. Shires Co.
Through the successful merger with its new parent company, Eastman Music Company, S.E. Shires has developed a more affordable class of professional brass instruments, named “Q Series” after Eastman founder…
Evans Drumheads Announces Exclusive OEM Partnership with SJC Custom Drums
D’Addario announced that SJC Custom Drums will now exclusively use Evans Drumheads on all their custom-made drum kits shipping from their factory. SJC Custom Drums was established in 2000. With…
New Staff Hires at Graph Tech
Graph Tech Guitar Labs recently announced the hire of four new team members.New customer service representative, Justin Stadig will be helping with any product specific questions and handling daily orders.…
Hayes Named Southeast Sales Rep for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets
Peter LaPlaca, president/PJLA Music Sales of Barrington, Illinois recently announced the expanded responsibilities of David Hayes, Southeast USA sales representative for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets. Hayes will be coordinating…
Korg updates classics in new launch batch
Korg has sprung a number of new product launches, including an update to its popular MicroKorg S synth and a new ARP Odyssey module. First introduced in 1972, the ARP…
Supro backed by Ryan McGarvey
US amp brand Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has been boosted by the backing of up and coming guitarist, Ryan McGarvey. McGarvey played with Eric Clapton at his…
Musikmesse buoyed by Meinl return
Next year’s Frankfurt Musikmesse has been boosted by the news that Meinl is returning to the show. Following a year’s break Meinl, which has traditionally been one of the show’s…
Davitt & Hanswer Named U.S. Distributor for Cordial
Effective immediately, the German cable manufacturer Cordial assigns overall responsibility for distributing their cable products for the MI sector in the USA to Davitt & Hanser. Davitt & Hanser is…
Roland redefines product launches with online event
Roland has found a new way of launching products, with a unique 24-hour online music festival it is calling ‘The Future. Redefined.’ More than 30 new Roland musical instrument products…