AKG launching new studio phones line
Harman’s AKG brand is launching a new range of foldable studio headphones in June. The K275, K245, and K175 headphones combine legendary AKG audio performance with robust build quality and…
Hidersine launches case range
Barnes and Mullins is launching a new range of Hidersine Polycarbonate bowed instrument cases. Available for violin, viola and cello, the new cases feature a lightweight polycarbonate outer shell in…
Yamaha Names Winners of Nationwide Competition
Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis and the Band & Orchestral division of Yamaha Corporation of America have named the winners of the 2017 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition. The judges selected…
New sales and marketing head for Focusrite
Focusrite has appointed Richard Johnstone as sales and marketing manager for the UK. Johnstone joins from Propellerhead where he was partner marketing manager for UK, Benelux and Germany, and has…
AKG launching Connected PA adaptor
Harman is launching the AKG MDAi CPA Connected PA microphone adaptor. Featuring embedded ioSYS technology, it makes the Harman Connected PA System compatible with all AKG dynamic vocal mics, as…
D’Addario Announces Third Season of “Guitar Power”
D’Addario has announced that the third season of “Guitar Power” will premiere Tuesday, April 18 with new host Dweezil Zappa, exclusively with Ultimate-Guitar.com. Guitar Power is the first flagship series…
SJP Productions and ChamSys Host Drone Race
SJP Productions teamed up with ChamSys Software and a local brewery to create one of the first spectator-oriented drone racing events on March 25. Aptly names Brewmasters Drone Night, the…
Avid Announces Release of New Book
Avid has announced the release of their new book The Storyteller’s Dilemma: Overcoming the Challenge of the Digital Media Age, written by Avid chairman and chief executive officer, Louis Hernandez,…
Moogfest Reveals Final Additions to Lineup
Moogfest has announced the final additions to the 2017 festival lineup, prominently featuring artists like DJ Premier, Zola Jesus, King Britt, Jana Hunter, Baltra, IDEO, Modular on the Spot, and Durham music collective The Floor. Zola Jesus in particular…
Korg Names Witt Product Marketing Manager
Korg USA has created a new position to aid in the marketing and product development for their growing line of guitar brands. Corey Witt, a seasoned marketing professional and previous…
Music Shipping adds strap brand
The Music Shipping Company (MSC) has taken on UK distribution of strap brand Leathergraft. Established in 1979, and still manufactured in the UK, Leathergraft produces a range of leather, fabric and webbing straps for guitar, bass, ukulele…
40 years of Boss history
MMR recently chatted with Boss/Roland US guitar product manager Jeff Slingluff to get the skinny on Boss’ compact pedals’ 40th anniversary and why players and dealers, alike, continue to embrace the products. Where it…