EarthQuaker launches effects-based comic series
Ohio-based effects pedal company EarthQuaker Devices has come up with a unique way of marketing its range, launching a comic-book series. EarthQuaker Comics publishes Octo Skull, its first foray into…
Report spotlights electric guitar market
QY Research has launched a new report on the global Electric Guitars market, forecasting the growth prospects to 2020. The report throws light on different boosters, restraints and opportunities and…
Music China looming large
Music China, returns again on 26th-29th, October at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show is now in its 14th year, organised by China Music Instrument Association (CMIA), INTEX…
New trio added to Karaoke range
JHS has broadened its range of karaoke and party music systems with three new lines. The iDance Party Station (£269 UK) is a 400 watt music system with built in…
3,000 up for NAMM history program
The NAMM Oral History program celebrated a milestone this week - the release of the program’s 3,000th interview. Featuring 22-time Grammy winner and legendary jazz musician Chick Corea, the interview covered…
Pioneer adds to USB player line up
Pioneer DJ has upgraded one of its USB-only multiplayers to create the XDJ-1000MK2. It inherits features from the CDJ-2000NXS2 including its 7-inch full-colour high-resolution touch screen, enhanced track browsing functionality…
Russian show reveals line-up
NAMM/Musikmesse Russia returns to Moscow’s Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre, 15th-18th September, 2016. Now in its fifth year, the 2016 exhibition will mix events such as The Theatre Forum, Piano…
Roland sues InMusic over drum technology
Roland is suing InMusic and its Alesis electronic drum brand for alleged copyright infringement. The legal action, filed on 19th August, relates to eight US patents for electronic drums and cymbals.…
Turkish delight for B&M with latest Faith deal
Barnes & Mullins has struck a new distribution deal which sees Ozdogan Music appointed as the official distributor of Faith Guitars in Turkey. Founded five years ago as a distribution-only…
RPMDA Board Plans 2017 Convention
This summer, the board of directors for the Retail Print Music Dealers Association (RPMDA) met to plan the organization’s 2017 convention, which is scheduled for April 26–29, 2017 at the…
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight+Sound NAMM Russia Announce Music-Filled Forums, Professional Development, and Business Events
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, an international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, an international fair of technologies and services…
Roland Electronic Percussion Patents Allegedly Infringed by Alesis
Roland Corporation Japan has alleged patent infringement by inMusic Brands, Inc. (d.b.a. Alesis) of eight U.S. patents relating to its electronic musical instruments. As a result, Roland has brought suit…