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News January 28, 2016

KMC Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Aclam Pedalboards

KMC Music has announced that it has been appointed by Aclam Guitars to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of the company’s Aclam pedalboard product line.  According to Roger Hart,…

MMR Staff
Jan 28, 2016
News January 28, 2016

Tracktion invests in new online offering

Tracktion Corporation has embarked on an ambitious 2016 agenda that includes at least three major product introductions as well as a complete update of its sales and marketing infrastructure.  Key…

MMR Staff
Jan 28, 2016
News January 28, 2016

New Korean chief for Yamaha

Yamaha has appointed Kaneda Hideo to be the new CEO of its Korean division Hideo began his career at the Japanese company in 1986, and has served in various roles.…

MMR Staff
Jan 28, 2016
News January 28, 2016

Sakae adds Clean Bandit drummer to artist list

Sakae continues to grow its roster of artists, adding Clean Bandit drummer, Luke Patterson. The band have had much global success in recent years and their chart topping single Rather…

MMR Staff
Jan 28, 2016
News January 27, 2016

Trade Regrets: Rose L. Shure

On January 26, Shure Incorporated announced the passing of their chairman, Rose L. Shure.  Mrs. Shure passed away peacefully at her home.“For more than 60 years, Mrs. Shure has served…

MMR Staff
Jan 27, 2016
News January 27, 2016

DigiTech brings out improved Trio pedal

DigiTech has added a follow-up to its band creation pedal, Trio, with the launch of the new Trio+ adding synced loops to the drum and bass features. As with the…

MMR Staff
Jan 27, 2016
News January 27, 2016

Fender's NAMM, in brief

If you happened to miss it during the blizzard of NAMM coverage, here’s a brief summary of what Fender took to the show. American Elite Series With over a dozen innovations…

MMR Staff
Jan 27, 2016
News January 27, 2016

Peavey launches include Cirrus 4 comeback

Peavey’s recent launch activity saw it bring back its Cirrus 4 bass guitar and launch a new micro amp head. The 6505 Piranha micro head is the newest addition to…

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Jan 27, 2016
News January 26, 2016

Supro adds all-tube Black Magick

Supro continues to grow its range, with the addition of the new all-tube Black Magick amp.  The design uses the cabinet dimensions from a '59 Supro 2x10, replaces the baffle…

MMR Staff
Jan 26, 2016
News January 26, 2016

NAMM numbers looking good

This year’s NAMM welcomed a record line-up of exhibitors and a slight increase in visitor registrations, according to the organiser.  The show attracted a record 1,726 exhibiting companies representing more…

MMR Staff
Jan 26, 2016
News January 25, 2016

Joly Named VP of QSC Professional Division

QSC, LLC. recently announced that Gene Joly has been named vice president of QSC Professional Division which offers live performance solutions including mixers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers for musicians, bands,…

MMR Staff
Jan 25, 2016