Bauer Becomes Part Owner at Keyboard Concepts
Dennis Hagerty, founder and president of Keyboard Concepts, has announced that Jeff Bauer, who was named vice president of sales last June, has become part owner. Bauer will now have…
Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Collaborates with AES on 'Organizing Chaos' Online Panel for Believe in Music Week 2021
The music industry came out in full force for Believe in Music Week, which took place online Jan. 18–22 in lieu of an in-person NAMM convention this year. The Audio…
Korg USA Expands Marketing Communications and Customer Service Teams with Two New Hires
Korg USA Inc. announces the hiring of Diana Akhavan as junior creative designer, and James Jackson as customer service/support representative. The addition of these young professionals to the corporate team…
Roland Presents Sixth-Annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Rhodes
During NAMM’s 2021 virtual “Believe in Music Week,” Roland presented its sixth-annual Lifetime Achievement Award to the founding member and keyboardist of Duran Duran, Nick Rhodes, who has had a…
'Superior Sessions' Videos Featuring Ritmüller Pianos Reach Record Viewz
In September of 2020, Thornton Pianos in Dublin launched a series of live streaming performance videos to showcase the exceptional sound of Ritmüller pianos and to provide a virtual performance…
Korg USA Announces Acquisition of Aguilar Amplification Company
Korg USA announces the acquisition of Aguilar Amplification LLC, a New York City-based manufacturer of bass amplification products. As per the agreement dated Jan. 1, 2021, Korg is a direct…
Roland’s Aerophone Pro
Roland’s Aerophone Pro packs entire brass and woodwind sections into a single digital instrument. Aerophone Pro’s thin, ergonomic design looks great on stage and is easier to hold for a…
ES920 and ES520 Digital Pianos from Kawai
Combining Kawai’s Responsive Hammer keyboard action and Harmonic Imaging sound technologies, the ES920 (pictured) and new mid-range ES520 reproduces the touch and tone of a concert grand piano, providing an…
Yamaha’s EZ-300 Keyboard
The EZ-300 personal electronic keyboard features 61 light-up keys, an expandable playlist of built-in popular songs, and the unique Keys to Success lesson mode. Thanks to the light-up keyboard, even…
Guitar Center Concludes Fast-Track Reorganization
Guitar Center, Inc. (“Guitar Center”) announced that it has emerged from bankruptcy following the successful consummation of its plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy…
Roland Announces First Line of Lifestyle Apparel
Roland has announced the debut of its first line of Roland lifestyle apparel, available globally. Developed in response to growing demand from Roland fans around the world, the new Roland lifestyle apparel…
Worldful of Pianos to Gather Global Pianists for NAMM's Believe in Music Week
At NAMM's Believe in Music week, the online global gathering to support the people who bring music to the world, The NAMM Foundation, in collaboration with Steinway & Sons and…