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News July 27, 2020

New Extended Warranty From CHAUVET Professional 

CHAUVET Professional has added a new feature to its LED Maverick, Rogue and Ovation fixtures: the peace of mind of an extended warranty. The new warranty is for three years…

MMR Staff
Jul 27, 2020
News July 24, 2020

PMC Adapts to COVID-19, Virtually Connecting with New Drummers  

[caption id="attachment_72380" align="alignleft" width="460"] Daniel Jimenez, from Milbank, SD, one of the PMC's International Drum Month winners, gives the thumbs up to Rick Latham, internationally recognized celebrity drummer instructor, after…

MMR Staff
Jul 24, 2020
News July 23, 2020

Walden Guitars Now Distributed in U.S. by KHS America

After several years of absence from the market, Walden Guitars were re-introduced at the 2020 NAMM show this past January, and will be distributed in the United States by KHS…

MMR Staff
Jul 23, 2020
News July 23, 2020

Trade Regrets: Phyllis Fender

On July 23 NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Our dear Phyllis Fender passed away yesterday in her home in Fullerton, California, not far from the factory where…

MMR Staff
Jul 23, 2020
News July 22, 2020

Kid Kapichi Excel Through Printworks’ Blackline XP12

Pre-lockdown, Hastings-based band Kid Kapichi played a show at local venue The Printworks through a Martin Audio BlacklineX Powered XP12 / XP118 PA rig, supplied by partners Old Barn Audio…

MMR Staff
Jul 22, 2020
News July 20, 2020

Yorkville Sound Launches Podcast for MI & Pro Audio Enthusiasts

Yorkville Sound has introduced the “Yorkville Sound Podcast,” a monthly discussion format podcast geared toward the music and pro audio enthusiast. The audio podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts and…

MMR Staff
Jul 20, 2020
News July 20, 2020

Roland Announces Executive Changes

[caption id="attachment_72348" align="alignleft" width="460"] Tony Price[/caption] On July 14, Roland Corp. announced changes to its U.S. and global executive management teams, effective immediately. Jay Wanamaker, formerly president and CEO, Roland Americas,…

MMR Staff
Jul 20, 2020