Source Powers up with major new appointment
Source Distribution has appointed Darren Power to the newly created position of director of sales and marketing. Power, who joins from Yamaha, where he was European Director, will be in…
Point Source Audio Mics Violins and Violas for Philly POPS Orchestra
Point Source Audio (PSA) SERIES8 microphones have been selected for the Philly POPS, the largest standalone POPS orchestra in the United States—entertaining more than 100,000 audience members yearly. Houser Audio,…
Peaksware Hosts Community Block Party
On June 13, Peaksware Holdings, LLC portfolio of companies which includes Alfred Music, MakeMusic, TrainingPeaks, Best Bike Split, and TrainHeroic hosted a block party at their Boulder, Colorado offices to…
Manhasset Stands Feature New Colorful Packaging
Manhasset Stands have announced that new color cartons will be used for their single cartons for the majority of their music stand models. “We are very pleased to offer our…
Légère is Giving Five Schools 20 Limited Edition Mouthpiece Kits
At Légère we believe great education builds great musicians and for students to reach their full their full potential, they need the right equipment. To show our support for students, Légère is…
Hal Leonard Launches Enhanced Dealer Access Website
Hal Leonard has launched an enhanced and redesigned mobile-friendly dealer access website specific for their retailers. The website makes it even easier to place and track orders, research Hal Leonard…
D’Addario String Recycling at XPoNential Music Fest
D’Addario is proud to provide two string recycling boxes backstage at WXPN/Philadelphia’s XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru this year–allowing all the artists to deposit their used strings on site.…
Supro adds new amp duo
JHS has expanded its Supro amp range again with two new additions. The Supro 1688T Big Star (1688T £1,499 UK RRP) is a 25 watt, all tube Class A combo…
Audio firms team up for training event
Audio-Technica – UK distributor for Apart Audio – is holding a training event in conjunction with AV distributor Leisuretec on 28th July. Entitled Analogue vs Digital For Installed Sound, the seminar…
Minimoog makes a comeback
Moog Music has resumed production of the Minimoog Model D synthesizer after more than 30 years. The portable synth will be shipping in the UK from next month (August) from…
The story of Gretsch
MMR’s May issue “Century Club” story highlighted several venerable MI companies on the basis of their unbroken history of family ownership. But there’s another manufacturer that holds the distinction of…
Now Marshall starts record label
Marshall’s latest diversification has seen it announce the creation of its own record label. Marshall Records is headed up by producer Rob Cass, music industry veteran Steve Tannett and Marshall…