Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Dept: Upfront Q&Aby Christian Wissmuller PQ: “Today’s customer is highly informed and often prefers to explore independently before engaging with a sales associate. We wanted to empower that behavior, not interrupt…
Blackstar Amplification delivers its BEAM MINI desktop guitar amplifier, initially shown at the January NAMM show, now with expanded functionality. Designed as a compact, portable solution for modern players, BEAM…
Eliminator Lighting is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new Fantasy FX, a dynamic and versatile lighting fixture designed to energize any entertainment environment. Compact yet powerful, this…
Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to introduce UAD Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special Amp, a new native plug‑in that gives guitarists the authentic…
The hotly anticipated launch of Ed Sheeran’s ‘The Loop’ tour has already seen a massive run of stadium shows starting in New Zealand at the beginning of January, then on…
Reproducing the full emotional and dynamic range of a solo piano on a large-scale sound system presents a unique set of challenges, especially when that performance is as nuanced as…
Avid® has announced the release of Pro Tools® 2026.4, delivering powerful new capabilities that enhance immersive audio production, accelerate professional workflows, and expand creative possibilities for music and audio postproduction…
NAMM announced the conclusion of its annual board of directors meetings, highlighting a year of growth, execution and strategic clarity — while setting a bold course for the future, centered on data-driven ROI, advanced technology, and…
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC), the non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting drumming and percussion, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to officially dissolve the organization. In…
Jackson is partnering with Blizzard Entertainment to release the X SERIES LIMITED EDITION DIABLO KELLY HT inspired by the dark world of the acclaimed Diablo video game. Diablo is an…
In honor of Earth Day 2026, C. F. Martin & Co.® continues its long-standing commitment to sustainability with the release of the 00L Biosphere IV and its latest Impact Report. Together, these initiatives…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization, today announced the recipients of the NAMM Foundation’s 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award. Now in its 27th…
