The Filth & the Fury: A Deep Dive into Gain Pedals
If there’s one corner of the MI business that refuses to clean up its act, it’s distortion and overdrive. From barely-there breakup to full-on sonic mayhem, gain pedals remain the…
C.F. Martin & Co.® Announces Board Appointment & Executive Leadership Update
C.F. Martin & Co. today announced the appointment of Blaine Phillips to its Board of Directors and the addition of Matthew Kennedy to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT), further strengthening…
DJ’s Powerful and Flexible New AX2 Lighting Console
ADJ is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the hotly anticipated new AX2 lighting console. This professional, hardware-based control system combines powerful command-line-driven ONYX software with a premium tactile…
Fender Unveils Highly Anticipated Vintera III Series
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the launch of the Vintera III Series, the next evolution of its acclaimed vintage-inspired lineup. Reimagined from the ground up, the highly anticipated…
Four Year Strong Hits the Road for 2026 Tour with Allen & Heath SQ-5 Console
With eight acclaimed studio albums to their name, including their latest 2024 release Analysis Paralysis, Four Year Strong has built a reputation for massive, authentic live performances. As they embark…
Trade Regrets: Lyndon Laney
On Monday, April 13, we received the following sad news from Laney Amplification:It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification and…
AJH Synth to Shack Up with Doepfer at SUPERBOOTH26, Celebrating Ten Years of Superbooth in Berlin
JH Synth announces its return to Superbooth, to be held at FEZ-Berlin between May 7 and 9, 2026. Since 2016, Superbooth has served as a mecca for synth enthusiasts and…
Allen & Heath Reimagines Avantis with Major V2.0 Update and Channel/FX Expansion
Allen & Heath has announced Avantis firmware V2.0, dramatically expanding the capabilities of Avantis and Avantis Solo. Avantis V2.0 introduces comprehensive improvements for dPack-enabled systems, including a boost to channel…
The Acoustic Shoppe: Blending Tradition with Technology
I first met The Chapman Brothers a few years back when I worked on a NAMM project with Jeremy Chapman. I didn’t get to hear them play music until a…
D’Addario Completes Transition to 100% Organic Cane Reeds with D’Addario Organics Rico Line
D’Addario announces the transition of its iconic Rico reed line to D’Addario Organics, completing the company’s multi-year commitment to making all reeds 100% USDA Certified Organic. That means no harmful…
DW Soundworks Launches Metal Legacy 2
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) expands its premium virtual studio instrument and drum sample library, DW Soundworks® with the launch of Metal Legacy 2. The expansion pack’s new set of sounds…
Rhodes Unveils Custom Shop ‘Marshmallow’ Piano in Pastel Pink
Rhodes Music announces the latest release in its Custom Shop series: the MK8 ‘Marshmallow,’ available to order from April 9 through April 23. Defined by a pastel pink finish and…