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News September 5, 2016

YCA Names Mikkelsen Social Media Manager

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Brandon Mikkelsen has been appointed as the company’s new social media manager, effective immediately. In his new role, Mikkelsen will expand the company’s…

MMR Staff
Sep 5, 2016
News September 2, 2016

Supro launches Keef-inspired 1660 Supreme

Supro Amps has added another all-tube model to its range, this time launching the 1660 Supreme based on the sound of Rolling Stones icon, Keith Richards.  Available in the UK…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2016
News September 2, 2016

Keyboard benders make acquisition

Bendy keyboard manufacturer ROLI has acquired music software specialist FXpansion. The deal adds to ROLI’s collection of sounds and effects available to its Seaboard keyboard, which will now be developed…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2016
News September 2, 2016

D'Addario adds Calftone to drum head line-up

D'Addario’s Evans Drumheads has struck a blow for vegan drummers everywhere, with the launch of a new type of synthetic drumhead called Calftone, designed to mimic the sound, look, and feel of…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2016
News September 2, 2016

Yamaha unveils major competition for UK drummers

Yamaha has launched a major new nationwide competition for young drummers through its network of UK drum dealers. #FUTUREBEAT is open to drummers aged 18 years and under, offering a Yamaha Live Custom…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2016
News September 1, 2016

The “Q Series” from S.E. Shires Co.

Through the successful merger with its new parent company, Eastman Music Company, S.E. Shires has developed a more affordable class of professional brass instruments, named “Q Series” after Eastman founder…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2016
News September 1, 2016

New Staff Hires at Graph Tech

Graph Tech Guitar Labs recently announced the hire of four new team members.New customer service representative, Justin Stadig  will be helping with any product specific questions and handling daily orders.…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2016
News September 1, 2016

Hayes Named Southeast Sales Rep for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets

Peter LaPlaca, president/PJLA Music Sales of Barrington, Illinois recently announced the expanded responsibilities of David Hayes, Southeast USA sales representative for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets. Hayes will be coordinating…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2016
News September 1, 2016

Korg updates classics in new launch batch

Korg has sprung a number of new product launches, including an update to its popular MicroKorg S synth and a new ARP Odyssey module. First introduced in 1972, the ARP…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2016
News September 1, 2016

Supro backed by Ryan McGarvey

US amp brand Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has been boosted by the backing of up and coming guitarist, Ryan McGarvey. McGarvey played with Eric Clapton at his…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2016
News September 1, 2016

Musikmesse buoyed by Meinl return

Next year’s Frankfurt Musikmesse has been boosted by the news that Meinl is returning to the show. Following a year’s break Meinl, which has traditionally been one of the show’s…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2016