The Ever-Changing Game of The Music Business: Reading the Tea Leaves
By Menzie Pittman, author of The New Musician No matter your role in the music industry, I think we can all agree that the profession has changed dramatically. Some…
Yamaha Launches MGX Digital Mixer Series, URX Series Audio Interface, and CC1 USB Controller to Empower Musicians, Performers, Streamers, and Content Creators Worldwide
Yamaha has announced the global launch of its MGX Series digital mixing consoles, URX Series audio interfaces, and CC1 USB controller. Designed for musicians, performers, streamers, podcasters, and content creators,…
Gibson Partners with Keith Richards to Release Signed 1960 ES-355 Models
Gibson is proud to announce its partnership with Keith Richards—one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of the legendary Rolling Stones. This collaboration introduces two extraordinary instruments:…
Fender Introduces Fender Studio – Releases First DAW
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced a significant milestone in its evolution of creative tools, introducing Fender Studio as a new brand and unifying PreSonus® Studio One Pro and…
Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Effects Interface Hardware Plugin
Connecting the worlds of pedals and plugins together with ease is the new Electro-Harmonix Effects Interface Hardware Plugin. Bringing universality to their Hardware Plugin concept, the Effects Interface allows the…
EAW NT206L Delivers World-Class Sound in Lightweight Active Line Array
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) highlights its latest Newport Series including the NT206L loudspeaker, at both NAMM 2026 (Demo Room 17116) and ISE 2026 (Stand 7E900 and Audio Demo Room D6).…
TAMA Releases New Limited-Edition Mike Portnoy Signature Snare Drum
New for 2026, TAMA has unveiled a brand-new signature snare drum developed in collaboration with long-time signature artist, Mike Portnoy. This snare combines striking aesthetics with a unique set of…
Ibanez Announces New RG653DX Prestige
New for 2026, Ibanez just announced one of the latest additions to its esteemed Prestige line for 2026: the RG653DX. The RG653DX blends classic RG visuals with modern performance. This…
Allen & Heath Brings A-List Engineer Workshops and Hands-On Demos to NAMM 2026
Allen & Heath is set to deliver its most expansive presence yet at The NAMM Show 2026 in Anaheim, California – bringing attendees more ways than ever to experience the…
Ibanez Announces New AEWC and Altstar Acoustics with Art Grain Tops
Ibanez has announced two distinctive new acoustic models for 2026, both featuring eye-catching Art Grain tops beneath dynamic transparent burst finishes. Leading the release is the AEWC16QA. This model showcases…
Reflections on the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit 2025
by Beverly Fowler, Director of Artist & Community Relations, PRS Guitars In October 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit—a gathering dedicated to fostering…
Taylor Guitars Kicks Off 2026 with Two Major Launches
Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, has announced its most ambitious tonal expansion to date with two key launches: a Next Generation evolution of its flagship…