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News April 6, 2016

High Tech signs Alvarez

Alvarez has extended its international distribution network, teaming up with High Tech Distribution in France. “We are really happy to partner with such a great company as High Tech,”  said…

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Apr 6, 2016
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New Argentina distributor for DPA

DPA Microphones has named Equaphon Sistemas de Sonido as its new Argentine distributor.  Under the agreement, Equaphon will begin training its technical advisers to familiarise themselves with DPA’s line of products.…

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Apr 6, 2016
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D'Addario launches Humiditrak Bluetooth device

D’Addario is launching Humiditrak - a  new climate monitoring system designed to decrease environment-related damage to musical instruments with real time temperature and humidity updates via Bluetooth. By placing the…

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Apr 6, 2016
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Euro debut for new Studiomaster digiLive line

Studiomaster has extended its new digiLiVE16 product line with new models being shown for the first time in Europe at Prolight+Sound.  The digiLiVE16R is an ultra-compact “blackbox” iPad driven version…

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Apr 6, 2016
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DigiTech adds Whammy Ricochet

Harman’s DigiTech brand is launching a new effect called the Whammy Ricochet pedal. The Whammy Ricochet takes the popular Whammy pitch shifting effect and places it in a pedal with a small form…

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Apr 6, 2016
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Orange launches new YouTube video series

Orange Amplification has launched a new web series of based on questions received on its YouTube channel entitled How To Void Your Warranty. The series feature Orange’s in-house technician Rob…

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Apr 6, 2016
News April 5, 2016

Industry readies for Musikmesse

The industry’s largest international trade show opens the doors to arguably its most important ever show on Thursday, offering a new-look format, the reaction to which will determine the future viability of…

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Apr 5, 2016
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Audio-Technica adds new clip-on mic sets

 Audio-Technica will launch a new and improved version of its ATM350 clip-on cardioid condenser microphone at ProLight+Sound.  The new ATM350a is also now supplied with a range of instrument mounting accessories,…

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Apr 5, 2016
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Heath becomes new PLASA MD

PLASA, the Professional Lighting and Sound Association, has appointed Roland’s former pro-audio head, Peter Heath to the new role of managing director. He joins after nearly 20 years at Roland,…

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Apr 5, 2016
News April 4, 2016

Powell Flutes Joins Buffet Crampon

Steven A. Wasser, president of Verne Q. Powell Flutes, announced that ownership of Powell Flutes has been transitioned to Buffet Crampon. Commenting on the change, Mr. Wasser shared the following…

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Apr 4, 2016
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GC Pro Names Sullivan National Sales Manager

 Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), has appointed Jessica R. (Jess) Sullivan to the position of national sales manager. The announcement was made by Bradley Johnson, GC Pro Director, and reflects the…

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Apr 4, 2016