Pioneer to Sell DJ Division to KKR
After much industry specularion, Pioneer has confirmed that it will sell its DJ equipment division to U.S. private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. KKG will pay 59 billion yen (approximately $551…
Peavey Reorganizes Manufacturing Under New Globalization Plan
Peavey Electronics Corporation is reorganizing its worldwide manufacturing assets as part of a new globalization plan to ensure continued growth worldwide. The reorganization includes focusing US-based manufacturing on Peavey’s premium…
LOUD and GnS Announce Mackie Distribution Agreement
LOUD Technologies Inc. ("LOUD") and GnS Electronics Co Ltd have announced a distribution agreement whereby GnS Electronics will serve as the distributor for the Mackie brand in South Korea, commencing…
Numbers Up for 2014 NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia
Muscovites and guests from beyond the capital and Russia welcomed two successful business platforms for the music products industry. Picturesque Sokolniki Park played host to NAMM Musikmesse Russia, International Fair…
Hammond's Matthew Whitaker Makes Splash on Ovation Network
At 3 years old, Matthew Whitaker of Hackensack N.J., blind since birth, already showed musical promise on a small keyboard given to him by his Grandfather. By age 9, the…
Aguilar and Fodera Guitars Run Clinic with Bassist Tony Grey
Aguilar Amplification and Fodera Guitars recently hosted a jazz bassist Tony Grey. Grey is renowned for his melodic style of playing as well as his versatility as an accompanist. In…
Radial SW8 on Tour with Billy Joel
For 21 years, Rosenthal has performed with Billy Joel as keyboardist, adding "musical director" to his title along the way. A longtime Radial user, the Rosenthal says the Radial SW8…
Percussionist Korpela Joins Majestic/Mapex Roster
Mapex & Majestic Concert percussion recently welcomed Pete Korpela to their roster of Artists. Korpela is a Latin Grammy Award-nominated percussionist. Since moving to Los Angeles in 1997, he has…
DJ Joe Bunn Sports New Mackie SRM650
Veteran DJ Joe Bunn recently added Mackie's new SRM650 powered monitors and SRM1850 powered subwoofers to his company's arsenal. The North Carolina native, who started spinning records as a teen,…
Richard Fortus Signs with D'Addario
D’Addario welcomes the Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Richard Fortus to its artist roster. A variety of D’Addario string sets help Fortus develop his sound, including D’Addario NYXL Light Top/Heavy…
Zildjian Introduces 'My Pit's the Pits' Contest
** Zildjian Launches 'My Pit's the Pits' ContestIn an effort to help out a few deserving high school marching band programs, Zildjian has teamed up with Calderwood Percussion, Remo, Vic…
Roland TD-1K V-Drums
The TD-1K features 15 ready-to-go drum kits for playing many styles. Unlike typical entry-level sets, the cymbals in the TD-1K incorporate the advanced expressiveness that is a hallmark of all…