Don’t Hate The Player…. Fender’s New Player Series Eclipses their Standard Models
Hey, modern music naysayers – Fender Guitars has some news for you. “We’ve got more interest in live and recorded music than at any time in history,” Fender CEO Andy…
A Musician’s Understanding: Whirlwind’s Michael Laiacona Leads with Innovation
Whirlwind (whirlwindusa.com), based in Rochester, New York, has been leading the audio interface industry for over 40 years, having built their well-earned reputation on offering some of the most rugged…
The Lightpower Collection to Showcase Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Defining Moments from Legendary Photographer Neal Preston at The 2019 NAMM Show
Famed rock ‘n’ roll photographer and author Neal Preston has spent decades capturing rock’s most pivotal moments and the personalities who have defined music and pop culture. For over 40…
U.S. Trustee's Office Challenges Gibson's Effort to End Chapter 11 Cases
On December 14, the U.S. Trustee's Office filed a motion asking the Delaware bankruptcy court to delay action on Gibson Brands, Inc.'s bid to close its Chapter 11, claiming "a…
Tracktion Launches Retromod Sample Series
Tracktion has introduced the Retromod Series, a growing collection of synth plugins that "redefines iconic hardware synthesizers and pushes them into the future". The Tracktion team has sampled dozens of synthesizers, added…
Whirlwind’s Rack Lightning, Adjustable LED Rack Illumination System
The Rack Lightning system from Whirlwind is a rack rail lighting system that can illuminate your equipment rack in six different color settings, with an adjustable dimming control. An expansion…
'Understanding Audio' from Hal Leonard
With the updated edition of Understanding Audio by Daniel M. Thompson from Berklee Press, recording musicians of all backgrounds can have a better understanding of these principles and how they…
Making a Stand: Re-AXE Products is Changing the Way Players and MI Dealers Think About Guitar Stands
Since late 2011 guitarists and retailers have been discovering – and embracing – the Axe-Handler, a compact and versatile stand that a guitar “leans” into, rather than being suspended as…
MI Dealers are On the Case, but for Some it’s a Mixed Bag Trends in the Sales of Cases & Bags in 2018
Nearly 40 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey (sent out to over 300 MI dealers) report level sales in 2018 when it comes to the Cases &…
Luna Guitars Stands with Songwriters in Support of the Music Modernization Act
Luna Guitars has announced its support of the Music Modernization Act (MMA) in effort to stand with fellow songwriters, stating that “songwriters endure the same stress as any one working…
Upgraded Auto Grip System Single Guitar Stand from Hercules
Guitar stands almost seem like an afterthought most of the time, but Hercules is determined to change that with its new Upgraded AGS Guitar Stands. No longer content to accept…
Jakob Winter's French Horn Cases
These French Horn cases from Jakob Winter are lined with high quality black cotton velvet and are heavily padded for optimum protection. The cases also feature two carrying straps and…