Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Hal Leonard's Performing Arts division has launched a new digital community called Backwing, aimed at music and performing arts communities and including a direct sales site. Backwing will provide visitors with information…
Radial Engineering has just shipped the JDX Direct-Drive. The JDX Direct-Drive simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier while doubling up as a direct to PA box. In other words,…
The latest Drum Workshop Collector’s Series Icon Snare is a tribute to Fleetwood Mac drummer, Mick Fleetwood and his namesake band’s 1977 smash release, Rumours. Paying homage to the album’s…
Universal Percussion, distributor of Wuhan cymbals, has voluntarily dismissed the trademark infringement action it filed against Avedis Zildjian last month relating to Avedis Zildjian's allegedly unauthorised use of Universal Percussion's…
Future Publishing is closing its recently-acquired Drummer magazine, purchased as part of the Blaze Publishing acquisition, with the August issue set to be the final edition. Last month, Future bought…
CEO of the PRG Music Group, Mickey Curbishley has announced that he will be leaving Production Resource Group as of June 30, 2016. As CEO of PRG’s Music Group, Curbishley…
Universal Percussion, distributor of Wuhan cymbals,has voluntarily dismissed the trademark infringement action it filed against Avedis Zildjian last month relating to Avedis Zildjian's allegedly unauthorized use of Universal Percussion's S…
The exhibitor list for the 2016 Holy Grail Guitar Show has been confirmed, with 135 different luthiers showcased at the Berlin event. Now in its third year, the invitation-only show…
The range of compact effects pedals from Xvive continues to grow with two new signature pedals from German guitar virtuoso Thomas Blug. The Sweet Leo (X02 £59.99) allows you to…
Guitar noise reduction firm Rocktron, has launched the MicroHUSH, a version of its HUSH noise reduction pedal in a micro chassis. It is designed to wipe out hiss, unwanted feedback…
DR String’s distributor Barnes & Mullins has announced the launch of a one day promotional event in participation with eight selected UK retailers. The event - taking place on Saturday 25th June…
HAMMOND ORGAN USA announces the lineup for the fifth Sound Soul Summit, to be held during the Summer NAMM Show on June 23, 2016. The Summit is co-sponsored by Keyboard…
