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News September 29, 2016

SSL launches Nucleus2 DAW controller

At the recent AES in Los Angeles, Solid State Logic launched Nucleus2 a new version of its  professional DAW controller, audio interface and studio monitoring hub. Nucleus is recognised as…

MMR Staff
Sep 29, 2016
News September 29, 2016

New global sales chief for Martin

Martin Guitar has a new global head of sales  -  Mitchell Nollman. Nollman has over thirty years of global sales and marketing experience in MI. Before joining Martin, he was…

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Sep 29, 2016
News September 29, 2016

Apogee launches new Element series

Apogee has launched a new audio interface range - The Element Series.  The line-up includes three premium Thunderbolt audio I/O boxes for Mac - Element 24, Element 46 and Element…

MMR Staff
Sep 29, 2016
News September 28, 2016

PMT readies Nottingham store opening

PMT will be opening its14th store on Huntingdon Street, Nottingham, this weekend (Saturday 1st October). The shop will have 6,000 square feet of retail space and boast a number of in-store…

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Sep 28, 2016
News September 28, 2016

Denmark Street store sells $1m guitar

Denmark Street Guitars has laid claim to making the most expensive guitar sale ever of over $1m.  The guitar was a ’58 Gibson Explorer, which went for $1,100,000 and is…

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Sep 28, 2016
News September 28, 2016

City of Culture takes it to the bridge

Hull's Humber Bridge is to be turned into a giant musical instrument as part of its 2017 City of Culture celebrations. The UK’s longest single span suspension bridge will be transformed into…

MMR Staff
Sep 28, 2016
News September 26, 2016

Pigtronix shrinks Compression pedal favourite

Effects brand Pigtronix has revamped its Philosopher’s Tone Compression Pedal, introducing a more compact version. The new Philosopher’s Tone Micro pedal ( £129 RRP) keeps the essential qualities of the original -…

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Sep 26, 2016
News September 26, 2016

New look Music Production Expo looms

The Music Production Expo moves to a new home when it returns on 18th-19th November 2016.  This year’s show takes place at the MK Arena in Milton Keynes and among…

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Sep 26, 2016
News September 26, 2016

Fender opens new Hollywood facility

Fender has opened a new facility in Hollywood that the firm believe will help it extend its digital product offering. “We’re investing in the future,” said CEO Andy Mooney. “We have…

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Sep 26, 2016
News September 26, 2016

ZZ Top guitar backs Orange pedal

Orange Amplification has signed ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons as an ambassador for the Orange Bax Bangeetar pedal.  He has recently discovered Orange’s new British made guitar and bass Pre-EQ pedal…

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Sep 26, 2016
News September 26, 2016

Canadian firm seals neck technology patent

Canadian firm Riversong Guitars has secured a worldwide patent for its NeckNology system, which allows players to quickly adjust the string height on the guitar. Dubbed NeckNology by CEO and…

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Sep 26, 2016
News September 23, 2016

New Regal Tip signature sticks

Regal Tip has signed drummer Glen Sobel to create a new set of signature sticks  - The Sobelizer. Currently on tour with rock legend Alice Cooper, Sobel has played in…

MMR Staff
Sep 23, 2016