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Buffet Group USA has entered into a partnership with Vandoren reeds to include a JUNO select reed in all student clarinet and saxophone products during the “Back to School” season…
MONO® and KMC Music, Inc. have entered into an agreement for joint U.S. distribution of MONO’s line of accessories. As of June 1, 2014, KMC Music began offering MONO’s full…
Hal Leonard Corporation has reached an agreement with Samson Technologies Corp. to exclusively distribute their consumer and professional audio products to music retailers throughout the U.S. Shipping on the Samson…
Fender has announced that it will be closing the facility in New Hartford, Connecticut where it has built Ovation brand instruments for the last 47 years. The company reportedly plans to cease…
Effective immediately, Cakewalk’s product line—both professional and consumer—will have additional North American distribution through Hal Leonard. According to Cakewalk president Michael Hoover, “Hal Leonard is an established and highly respected…
Hamilton Stands entered its 131st year in business this year with an eye towards the future and a blueprint for big changes. President Bill Carpenter brought their distribution in-house, brought in…
Jamie May a drummer from Brighton, UK visit the Paiste Cymbal Factory in Nottwil, Switzerland after winning the 2013/14 Paiste Facebook Cymbal Set-Up Photo Contest. Jamie comments on his experience…
Harman Professional has appointed Prosound of Tirana as distributor in Albania for its AKG, BSS, Crown, dbx, JBL Professional, Lexicon, and Soundcraft product lines. As Prosound is also the existing…
In 2013 Universal sold more Remo products than any other distributor in the country. In recognition of this achievement Remo vice president Bob Yerby and sales representative Brian LeVan presented…
In a bid to re-shore as much production as possible, Yorkville Sound has moved the production of most of the active and passive loudspeakers in their popular YX Series back…
Roland Corporation and QSC Audio Products, LLC have announced a new marketing partnership promoting the concept of electronic and hybrid percussion as a whole and showcasing the pairing of V-Drums and…
Starting at the 2014 NAMM show, Hal Leonard will be the exclusive US distributor for the entire Tycoon line – hundreds of products from this highly regarded manufacturer of hand…
