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Music Products Industry News August 6, 2026

NAMM warns tariff addition could hurt school music pipeline

More than 25 million students take part in school music programs each year, a participation level that relies on a vast network of American retailers who have long imported and…

MMR Staff
Aug 6, 2026
Music Products Industry News August 6, 2026

Proel Appoints Gösta Hjelmqvist as Country Manager for Sweden

Proel has appointed Gösta Hjelmqvist as country manager for Sweden. Hjelmqvist joins the company after nearly 20 years as a European export manager in the pro-audio industry. His prior work…

MMR Staff
Aug 6, 2026
Music Products Industry News August 6, 2026

Evans releases new drum key for High-Tension Tuning

Evans has announced the arrival of a new drum key intended for situations requiring significant tension, according to Music Instrument News. The device is crafted to meet the demands of…

MMR Staff
Aug 6, 2026
Music Products Industry News August 6, 2026

Chicago's music box theatre installs new alcons Audio System

The historic Music Box Theatre in Chicago has recently completed an upgrade to its audio infrastructure, according to ProSoundWeb. This project involved the implementation of loudspeakers from Alcons Audio, a…

MMR Staff
Aug 6, 2026
Music Products Industry News August 6, 2026

Free software synth Altitude launches for Linux, Mac and Windows

Altitude, a new software synthesizer blending subtractive, sampling and FM synthesis engines, is now available as a free download for Linux, Mac and Windows operating systems. According to a report…

MMR Staff
Aug 6, 2026
Music Products Industry News August 6, 2026

Google restructures Ai leadership amidst Operational Challenges

Following difficulties in attracting and retaining technology personnel, postponements of its upcoming primary model, and reports of declining employee satisfaction, Google has declared significant alterations to its artificial intelligence divisions.…

MMR Staff
Aug 6, 2026
Music Products Industry News August 6, 2026

IK multimedia launches public beta for TONEX 2.0 player

IK Multimedia has made a public beta version of its TONEX 2.0 Player accessible, according to a company announcement. The software update is currently available to all existing TONEX users,…

MMR Staff
Aug 6, 2026