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News October 30, 2019

Yamaha Names Cal Poly Pomona Graduate Cheung as Fall Wind Intern

Yamaha Corporation of America has chosen California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) graduate Ryan Cheung as this year’s fall wind instruments intern. Cheung was selected from a national…

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Oct 30, 2019
News October 30, 2019

QSC Welcomes Chan and Promotes Pearce and Marchant

[caption id="attachment_68896" align="alignleft" width="307"] William Chan[/caption] QSC is pleased to announce William Chan has joined QSC as Senior Director, North Asia reporting to Markus Winkler, SVP Asia and EMEA. In…

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Oct 30, 2019
News October 29, 2019

Gibson Shares New Episode of 'Behind the Board'

In the new series “Behind the Board,” Gibson takes music fans on an inside and in-depth look at the creation of the groundbreaking music behind their favorite songs, albums and films. In this episode, Gibson sits down with composer Charles…

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Oct 29, 2019
News October 29, 2019

Make Music Winter Returns December 21

Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration on the winter solstice, returns this year on Saturday, December 21 with joyful and dynamic participatory musical parades, performances and events in…

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Oct 29, 2019
News October 29, 2019

Ukulele Stands from Hercules

The UKS100B Uke Stand features a folding yoke, an Auto Grip System, and a lightweight design. The Instant Height Adjustment Clutch with locking pin adjusts the stand height quickly, easily,…

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Oct 29, 2019
News October 29, 2019

Amahi’s Steel Tongue Drum Line

Amahi makes a foray into the non-stringed instrument market with the addition of a steel tongue drum line. Currently available in 8”, 10”, & 12” at a MAP price of…

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Oct 29, 2019
News October 29, 2019

Yamaha’s THR-II Series Amplifiers

Yamaha’s new THR-II series of amplifiers includes the THR10II, THR10II Wireless, and THR30II Wireless desktop guitar amplifiers. Upon the introduction of the original THR series in 2011, Yamaha established the…

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Oct 29, 2019
News October 29, 2019

Silverline Digital Amp Series from Blackstar

Blackstar’s boutique-styled Silverline Series of digital amps offer valve-like tone and response, effortless control, and the Company’s most potent DSP to date. The high-performance SHARC DSP platform runs algorithms that…

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Oct 29, 2019
News October 29, 2019

'Crowdfunding for Musicians' from Berklee Press

In the latest book from Berklee Press, Crowdfunding for Musicians, crowdfunding expert Laser Malena-Webber outlines how to become a successful independent artist through crowdfunding platforms. Crowdfunding for Musicians outlines effective…

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Oct 29, 2019
News October 29, 2019

Allen & Heath’s Avantis 96kHz Digital Mixer

Allen & Heath’s new 96kHz digital mixer, Avantis, is the third to be based on the company's XCVI FPGA engine. Avantis puts Allen & Heath's next-generation technology in a 64…

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Oct 29, 2019
News October 29, 2019

New iRig Microphones from IK Multimedia

The iRig Mic Cast 2 and iRig Mic Cast HD microphones from IK Multimedia offer featherweight, pocket-sized portability and crystal-clear voice recording using an iPad, iPhone or Android device. The…

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Oct 29, 2019