Going On The Record with Drum Kits: Studio Drum Kit Sales in 2022
What precisely defines a “studio drum set,” you ask? For one, engineers tend to prefer a “drier” kit sound without overtones and room tone. Fair enough, but really what that…
‘We Help the World Experience the Joy of Making Music’ - Ron Manus Looks Back on a Century of Alfred Music
Few organizations of any type can boast of 100 years of innovation, industry-leading products, and uninterrupted dedication to a clear mission statement. Alfred Music can lay claim to all of…
Hal Leonard to Distribute SlapKlatz Drum Dampeners in U.S.
One of the world’s top drum dampener gel brands, SlapKlatz, will now be distributed to music stores across the United States by Hal Leonard. SlapKlatz was developed beginning in 2009…
MonoNeon Artist Signature Jazz Bass V from Fender
Fender has officially launched the all-new MonoNeon Jazz Bass® V to honor the inventive bassist’s singular vision and empower players everywhere to approach the instrument with the same curious spirit that has…
IsoAcoustics Introduces V120 Mount to Isolate Height Speakers for Immersive Audio
IsoAcoustics has a wide range of products designed for isolating studio monitors. However, for many immersive audio setups, the advanced isolation technology development by this Canadian manufacturer could not be applied –…
Vintage Launches Limited Edition VMX Series Electric Guitars
As a tribute to their highly successful Metal Axxe™ Series introduced in 2003 which ran in the company catalogue for over 10 years, Vintage® has launched the new Limited Edition…
BOSS Announces SL-2 Slicer
BOSS announces the SL-2 Slicer, the latest addition to the company’s legendary compact pedal lineup. This original BOSS effect chops sound into unique percussive patterns—including many processed with internal filters…
Genelec Deepens Global AV Commitment with Key Appointments
[caption id="attachment_83111" align="alignleft" width="460"] Genelec’s Sami Mäkinen (L) and Kati Pajukallio (R)[/caption] Genelec has deepened its commitment to the AV market by appointing Kati Pajukallio as AV Business Manager and Sami…
Audio-Technica Introduces Its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 High-Performance Turntable
Audio-Technica has announced the introduction of its 60th Anniversary AT-LP2022 Manual Belt-Drive Turntable, a limited-edition record player that celebrates A-T’s 60 years of excellence in high-performance analog audio. A limited…
The 2022 Dealers' Choice Awards - Vote Now!
We invite all current MMR subscribers to make their selections for the 30th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards. Only individuals with active subscriptions to Musical Merchandise Review are eligible to participate in the voting process. Share your…
'Pilton Party' Follows in the Footsteps of Glastonbury for Martin Audio WPL
With a frequent presence at the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm, where they service a number of stages, SWG Events also provide technical support for Pilton Party. Although lesser…
Dr. Marie McCarthy of University of Michigan Presented NAfME Senior Researcher Award
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is pleased to present Marie McCarthy, Professor of Music Education at University of Michigan, as the eighteenth recipient of the NAfME Senior Researcher…