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News October 6, 2021

D’Addario Acquires National Picks

D’Addario has announced the acquisition of National Picks, the metal finger-pick that solidified itself as the industry standard. Available now, the renowned finger and thumb pick company will be branded…

MMR Staff
Oct 6, 2021
News October 6, 2021

Focusrite Launches ‘Never Stop Creating’ Campaign

Pocket Queen, pictured as part of Focusrite’s campaign “Never Stop Creating,” which showcases users of Scarlett interfaces Continuing with Focusrite’s celebration of 10-years of their iconic Scarlett range of interfaces…

MMR Staff
Oct 6, 2021
News October 5, 2021

‘Music & Sound Retailer’ to Cease Publication

On October 4 2021, The Hazan Media Group announced in an email that it would be halting publication of The Music & Sound Retailer, Sound & Communications, and DJ Times.  “We are not alone…

MMR Staff
Oct 5, 2021
News October 5, 2021

UA Announces Volt Audio Interfaces

Universal Audio has introduced Volt audio interfaces. Featuring best-in-class sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode, built-in 76 Compressor in the 76 models, and suite of included audio software, these…

MMR Staff
Oct 5, 2021
News October 5, 2021

Fender and Lexus Partner to Release the Fender Lexus LC Stratocaster

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s (FMIC) ​​Fender Custom Shop (FCS) has announced the launch of a limited edition Fender® Lexus LC Stratocaster® guitar, the newest custom-built piece from Principal Master Builder,…

MMR Staff
Oct 5, 2021
News October 5, 2021

Trade Regrets: Jim Widner

Music educator and one of the founding members of the Jazz Educators Network, Jim Widner, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on October 3 2021. He was 75 years old.…

MMR Staff
Oct 5, 2021