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Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

ddrum DDL Plus Electronic Drum Kit

ddrum introduces the brand new DD1 PLUS Electronic Drum Kit featuring dual zone snare; chokeable cymbals; Micro USB; and more sounds, user kits, and songs than ever before! An expansion…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

Westone AM Pro Series

Available in 2016, the AM Pro Series features the Am Pro 10 (single balanced armature driver monitor with passive ambience), the Am Pro 20 (dual balanced armature driver monitor with…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

Sunsmile RAWkits

RAWkits offer music & wood-working enthusiasts the hands-on experience and satisfaction of crafting. Customers are looking for something new on the market and high quality guitar kits are the answer.…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

SONOR “One of a Kind” Model Snare Drums

Each series features an extremely limited run of uniquely designed snare drums with spectacular natural grown veneers and new shell designs.  For each edition, a specific tree has been selected…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

Breedlove Brazilian Rosewood Series

Over 50 years ago a few Brazilian rosewood logs were shipped from NE Brazil to a village just outside of Madrid, Spain, and were stored in an open-air warehouse for…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

Pearl River and Schimmel Initiate Alliance

German piano manufacturer Schimmel and the world's largest piano manufacturer (by volume), Pearl River Piano Group, have entered into a strategic alliance. Both parties will carry out in-depth cooperation in…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

NYC Preview of Yamaha Instruments to Debut at 2016 NAMM

On Tuesday, January 12th, Yamaha hosted a special gathering at Yamaha Artist Services on 5th Avenue in NYC to preview four innovative instrument lines. The company's YEV electronic violin, Disklavier ENSPIRE,…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

Roland and Virtual Sonics Form Joint Venture

Roland Corporation and Seattle-based Virtual Sonics have entered into a joint venture: Roland Virtual Sonics, a software, services, and media solutions provider. Roland Virtual Sonics represents the next wave in…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

Vandoren Introduces New Musician’s Advisory Studio in L.A.

After enjoying more than 20 years of success with the Musician’s Advisory Studio in New York City, Vandoren has introduced a brand new studio in Los Angeles. The grand opening…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

NAMM Foundation Presents Sesame Street Makes Music App

Create a new generation of music makers in your community with the new Sesame Street Makes Music app. The app exposes kids to musical instruments and allows them to play…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News January 21, 2016

Aalberg Audio Appoints KMC as Exclusive U.S. Distributor

KMC Music has announced that it has been appointed by Aalberg Audio to serve as its exclusive United States distributor. Roger Hart, KMC Music vice president of merchandising, today called the appointment…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2016