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News October 13, 2016

Traktor Pro 2 now Pioneer-friendly

Native Instruments’ Traktor Pro 2 and Traktor Scratch Pro 2 DJ software is now compatible with the DVS feature of Pioneer DJ’s flagship DJM-900NXS2 mixer, and the USB-HID control feature of…

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Oct 13, 2016
News October 13, 2016

Sakae books Uriah Heep drum clinics

Sakae Drums and distributor SVM Percussion have lined-up three evening clinics with Uriah Heep drummer Russell Gilbrook and something called ‘animal drum masterclasses’. DatesColchester, Sound Attak – Tuesday 1st November 2016Leamington…

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Oct 13, 2016
News October 13, 2016

New Italian deal for Mackie

Loud Technologies has chosen MPI Electronic to handle the distribution of its Mackie brand in Italy. All Mackie sales, marketing, customer service and warranties will be carried out by MPI…

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Oct 13, 2016
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Radial ships two new Tonebones

Radial Engineering is lauching two new pedals -  the Tonebone Classic V9 and the Bumper instrument selector. The Classic V9 is a 'next generation' version of the original Classic that is…

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Oct 13, 2016
News October 12, 2016

SKB’s 3i2222-12QSC iSeries QSC Mixer Case

Featuring form-cut PE foam designed specifically to house the QSC TouchMix-30 Pro Digital mixer, the  SKB 3i2222-12QSC iSeries QSC Mixer Case interior also includes a pocket for a standard iPad…

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Oct 12, 2016
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Buffet Crampon Acquires WIND

Jérôme Perrod, president of Buffet Crampon recently announced that from now on WIND (BEIJING WIND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd) is a member of the Buffet Crampon family. This acquisition…

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Oct 12, 2016
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Trade Regrets: Tony Capalbo

We received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino, about Tony Capalbo passing on October 4th: I'm very sorry to report the passing of our friend Toby Capalbo.  He passed…

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Oct 12, 2016
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Vandoren Opens Chicago Advisory Studio

Vandoren has officially opened doors to the new Vandoren Musician’s Advisory Studio in Chicago. The grand opening was on September 20 with numerous local artists and teachers in attendance including…

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Oct 12, 2016
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JodyJazz Exhibits at ExpoMusic Show in Brazil

JodyJazz, Inc. recently exhibited at the ExpoMusic trade show in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the largest musical instrument fair in Latin America. Every year the show attracts over 50,000 visitors from…

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Oct 12, 2016
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ADG adds LunaStone pedals exclusive

Audio Distribution Group has added LunaStone pedals to its line-up and has just launched The Pusher booster pedal. The LunaStone range is now exclusively distributed by Audio Distribution Group across the…

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Oct 12, 2016
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DW launches new adjustable beaters

DW Drums has debuted two new adjustable bass drum beaters that offer drummers easy solutions for quickly changing up the sound of a bass drum. Created in direct cooperation with two…

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Oct 12, 2016
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Riversong Gifts Royal Family Guitars

When the province of British Columbia, Canada was looking for a special gift to commemorate the coming of Their Royal Highnesses Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William and Duchess Kate,…

MMR Staff
Oct 12, 2016