DigiTech adds Whammy Ricochet
Harman’s DigiTech brand is launching a new effect called the Whammy Ricochet pedal. The Whammy Ricochet takes the popular Whammy pitch shifting effect and places it in a pedal with a small form…
Orange launches new YouTube video series
Orange Amplification has launched a new web series of based on questions received on its YouTube channel entitled How To Void Your Warranty. The series feature Orange’s in-house technician Rob…
St. Louis Music to Distribute Tomasi Flutes in U.S. and Canada
St. Louis Music is proud to announce a new partnership with Tomasi Flutes, and will be distributing the brand’s instruments in the U.S. and Canada. “I was drawn to Tomasi…
Industry readies for Musikmesse
The industry’s largest international trade show opens the doors to arguably its most important ever show on Thursday, offering a new-look format, the reaction to which will determine the future viability of…
Audio-Technica adds new clip-on mic sets
Audio-Technica will launch a new and improved version of its ATM350 clip-on cardioid condenser microphone at ProLight+Sound. The new ATM350a is also now supplied with a range of instrument mounting accessories,…
Heath becomes new PLASA MD
PLASA, the Professional Lighting and Sound Association, has appointed Roland’s former pro-audio head, Peter Heath to the new role of managing director. He joins after nearly 20 years at Roland,…
Powell Flutes Joins Buffet Crampon
Steven A. Wasser, president of Verne Q. Powell Flutes, announced that ownership of Powell Flutes has been transitioned to Buffet Crampon. Commenting on the change, Mr. Wasser shared the following…
GC Pro Names Sullivan National Sales Manager
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), has appointed Jessica R. (Jess) Sullivan to the position of national sales manager. The announcement was made by Bradley Johnson, GC Pro Director, and reflects the…
2016 Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound Set to Begin
Musikmesse (April 7 to 10) and Prolight + Sound (April 5 to 8) are set to turn the city of Frankfurt, Germany into the pivotal point for the entire music…
New owner for ZT Amplifiers
Austin Musical Electronics, has acquired mini-amp specialist ZT Amplifiers. Austin Musical Electronics will now trade as ZT Amplifiers and will continue to operate from ZT’s office in Emeryville, California.AME, was…
Austin Musical Electronics Purchases ZT Amps
Austin Musical Electronics, LLC has announced it has purchased ZT Amplifiers, a leader in powerful, lightweight, and compact musical instrument amplifiers. Austin Musical Electronics, LLC will do business as ZT…
POLL: The new UK living wage
The new mandatory UK National Living Wage has come into force, requiring employers to pay some workers - aged 25 and over - at least £7.20 an hour. It is…