New Danish distributor for Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has announced the appointment of a new distributor in Denmark. From 1st April 2016, Kinovox Scandinavia (whose current portfolio also includes Biamp, König & Meyer and Apart Audio) will…
New Facilities and Services at Musikmesse 2016
Musikmesse 2016 from April 7 to 10 will offer an expanded range of facilities and services for retailers, distributors, and everyone working in the music sector. The new ‘Business Academy…
New Japanese guitar factory opens
Japanese guitar manufacturer Sessionable has opened a new factory with money from a number of backers including the giant Mitsubishi group. The factory, named “Glide garage,” was made possible through…
Peavey launches 1000w bass head
Peavey has launched the Headliner 1000 Bass amp head. The 1000w amp includes an array of features aimed at the professional bass player. A seven-band graphic EQ spaced at optimised…
PRS launches limited run Super Eagles
PRS Guitars and John Mayer have announced a special run of Private Stock “Super Eagle” guitars. The Private Stock Super Eagle is the result of a very close collaboration between…
New marketing chief for Wharfedale
IAG has finally appointed a new head of marketing for Wharfedale Pro, in the form of ex-Yamaha manager, Peter Peck. Peck was previously marketing manager at Yamaha and most recently sales…
Audix Launches New Performance Series Wireless
Audix announced the release of its Performance Series, a professional wireless system designed for vocalists, musicians, performers, and presenters. The central component of the system is the easy two-step process…
EBS adds new Magni bass combos
EBS and UK distributor Sound Technology have launched the new EBS Magni 500 series combo bass amps. The combos are based on the Reidmar amp design. All previous EBS combos…
New GM for EAW
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has appointed TJ Smith as president and general manager. Prior to joining EAW, Smith held a variety of leadership roles with Harman. His most recent assignments…
FBT opens new Italian demo facility
FBT has invested in a new demonstration facility in Recanati, Italy, equipped with the full range of FBT’s audio solutions from line arrays to systems for installed sound. The facility…
Two Old Hippies Announces the Retirement of Bruce Weber Sr. as General Manager
After Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments was acquired by Two Old Hippies Stringed Instruments, the company was relocated to Bend, Oregon and the workshop’s handcrafting practices were maintained. For the last few…
DigiTech adds new Trio+ looper pedal
Following on from the launch of the DigiTech Trio, DigiTech has launched the Trio+ Band Creator with Looper. The Trio+ automatically generates bass and drum parts that match a song…