Introducing Meraki Flutes
After 12 years as a flute specialist business, Flute Pro Shop (FPS) has recognized three major issues for flute players looking for a new flute, and has developed solutions for…
New Armadillo Enterprises CEO Pam Rubinson Addresses Concerns
In a letter dated July 29, 2022 (but released to the media on August 1), Armadillo Enterprises owner Pam Rubinson, wife of the late Elliott Rubinson, shares that her son,…
Mojave Audio Announces MA-D Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Boutique microphone manufacturer Mojave Audio have announced the MA-D, the company’s first hand-held dynamic microphone. Designed by Technical Grammy Award Winner David Royer for an optimized full-frequency response and rich…
Guitar Center Business Solutions Continues to Expand with the Acquisition of Cutting Edge Systems
Guitar Center, Inc., is pleased to announce that its Business Solutions division has acquired Cutting Edge Systems Corporation, a premier technology installation firm in New England as a part of…
Angress to Lead QSC Pro Audio Division
QSC is pleased to announce that David Angress has joined the organization as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the company’s new Pro Audio division. “Throughout the years, I…
So, Who Do YOU Think are the ‘Best of the Best?’
For the past many, many autumns – certainly going back well before my tenure with MMR – we have reached out to MI retailers to learn their thoughts on what…
UpFront Q&A: John Hopkins -- Sweetwater’s President and CEO Discusses the Company’s New Fulfillment Center
Earlier this summer, Indiana-based MI retail powerhouse Sweetwater Sound announced they would be opening a new fulfillment center in Glendale, Arizona to meet growing demands represented by customers on the west…
‘Tis the Season: Back to School Sales Post-Pandemic
Nearly 80 percent of participants (79.1%) in this month’s MI dealer survey report that things have either fully or mostly returned to “business as usual” in area school districts post-pandemic.…
The Sax Talk: Suppliers of Alto Saxophones Discuss the Market
Along with the tenor saxophone, the alto is arguably the most popular member of this family of woodwind instruments. Embraced by the likes of Harvey Pittel, Cannonball Adderley, Tim McCallister,…
Maverick Storm From CHAUVET Professional Takes IP65 Moving Heads to Next Level
There are “more storms on the horizon” at CHAUVET Professional, and that’s good news for anyone interested in lighting shows and events. In keeping with its commitment to offering all-weather…
Gibson Wins Another Definitive Ruling on Iconic Guitar Shapes and Trademarks
On May 27, 2022, the court decided by jury, to uphold Gibson’s long-established and well-recognized trademarks for Gibson’s innovative and iconic guitar shapes, finding that the Gibson Trademarks are valid, the…
Aclam Launches its Latest Pedal: The Woman Tone
Following its lineage of effect pedals recreating specific tones of the 60’s bands, Aclam has developed the ultimate overdrive pedal for those fans of Cream and Eric Clapton’s fabulous sound…