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…
Lectrosonics Introduces the IFBT2.0 Interruptible Foldback Transmitter Base Station
In the days prior to NAB 2026, Lectrosonics is pleased to announce the introduction of a new IFB (Interruptible FoldBack) transmitter base station, the IFBT2.0. The new unit is in…
Chris Welcker Deployed Full DPA Arsenal to Record Live Music for 'Sinners'
Catgut Sound Owner and Production Sound Mixer Chris Welcker, CAS, has built a career at the intersection of music and film. A former musician and composer, Welcker worked his way…
Revv Generator G25 Tube Amp
Canadian tonehounds Revv Amplification have freshly debuted their G25, a compact 2 channel tube head with a bevy of modern advancements to back up its razor-sharp boutique high gain tones.…
Charvel Jake E Lee Blue Burst Signature Returns
Charvel announces the Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas® Style 1 HSS HT RW, a collaboration with legendary guitarist Jake E Lee. Inspired by the iconic USA signature model…
Chad Smith Foundation and Play Without Limits Open the Stage to More Students Through School of Rock Scholarships
School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, is expanding access to its programs for students nationwide through the Play Without Limits Project (PWLP), and the Chad Smith Foundation,…