The Evolving Independent Music Store
In the ‘60s and ‘70s there was only a sprinkling of music stores in the area where I lived. I lived just outside of Washington D.C. in what was then…
Pack it Up, Pack it In! - Drum Microphone Packages
Setting up mics for one vocalist, or one guitar rig – pretty straightforward, yes? Not so when attempting to effectively capture the sound of one entire acoustic drum kit! With…
'The Store that Ate Your Brain' – Celebrating 60 Years of House of Guitars, Rochester, New York
Located in Rochester, New York, the House of Guitars is hailed as the "Largest Guitar Store in the World." Established in 1964 by brothers Bruce and Armand Schaubroeck, the store's…
Don’t Call it a Comeback - ‘The New Normal’ is Treating the PA Speaker Market Just Fine, Thank You Very Much
Based on our recent conversations with reps from some of the biggest names in PA speakers, it’d be accurate to describe folks who operate in that realm as being “bullish”…
Going Off the Deep End - BASSBOSS Celebrates 25 Years
For 25 years now, BASSBOSS has pushed the boundaries of innovation in sound reinforcement. The company’s lineup includes a wide array of resonant subwoofers built to exacting standards, as well…
Within Your Reach
“Building customer relationships with confidence-inspiring policies and value-adds is a wonderful formula for success,” says Samia Scoda of BASSBOSS in this month’s Roundtable feature on PA Speakers. “Confidence-inspiring policies” could…
Sellers on Reverb See Growth in Q1 2024, Outperforming Every Quarter of 2023
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling used and new musical instruments, has announced that its sellers saw continued growth in Q1 2024, outpacing every quarter of…
Guitar Center Inducts Guitarist Gary Clark Jr. Into RockWalk
[caption id="attachment_87200" align="alignleft" width="460"] Guitar Center Inducts Four-Time Grammy® Award Winner Gary Clark Jr. Into RockWalk in Los Angeles, CA, on May 1, 2024. Photo by Guitar Center[/caption] On Wednesday,…
Applied Research & Technology Celebrates 40 Years
Applied Research and Technology, a division of Yorkville Sound, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024. ART was founded in Rochester, New York by a team of engineers…
VocoPro Launches New Speaker/Amplifier Package with Vocal Mics for Home Entertainment Centers
For smart TV owners looking to add a new dimension to their home entertainment experience, audio leader VocoPro has announced a new speaker/amplifier package that includes vocal mics. VocoPro’s new…
China Film Group Completes Huge Monitoring Upgrade with Genelec
China Film Group is a forward-thinking production house that has consistently embraced new technology and never shied away from investing in the right equipment. The latest example of this has seen…
Trade Regrets: Merle Johnson
Merle Johnson, longtime owner and CEO of E. K. Blessing Co. Inc., passed away at his Elkhart, Indiana, home on March 2nd, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 92. Merle…