DigiTech adds new Trio+ looper pedal
Following on from the launch of the DigiTech Trio, DigiTech has launched the Trio+ Band Creator with Looper. The Trio+ automatically generates bass and drum parts that match a song…
Ambitious ADG signs French distribution deal
Audio Distribution Group and Filling Distribution have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership, aiming to create a pan-European distribution business. Based in France, Filling Distribution distributes effects pedals and guitar…
Westheimer Corporation President Goldstein to Retire March 2016
Westheimer Corporation has announced that company president Larry Goldstein will retire on March 31. Goldstein’s retirement ends a celebrated 50-year career, the last 30 with Westheimer Corporation. Company CEO Laura…
Adam and Ben Ash Promoted at Sam Ash Music
Adam Ash and Ben Ash have been promoted to the positions of regional managers in the Sam Ash Music, Northeast Region. Adam’s direct responsibility is to the Huntington, Queens, Paramus,…
Everett ‘Vic’ Firth Inducted into GC’s RockWalk
Dedicated to “individuals who have made a significant contribution to The Music Business”, the Guitar Center RockWalk recently welcomed Everett “Vic” Firth – world famous timpanist for the Boston Symphony…
Lone Star Percussion Earns Zildjian Award
Lone Star Percussion of Dallas, TX, earned a special award from Zildjian at the recent NAMM show in January. The dealer received the “2015 Outstanding Sales Performance” award, marking a…
Rosetti launches D&A stand
Rosetti has launched D&A Guitar Gear’s new six-legged Hydra stand in the UK. It uses three gravity-activated locking heads in order to secure three guitars, basses or other stringed instruments.…
Asia growth set to outstrip US in keyboard market
The global digital keyboard market was valued at $1.82 billion in 2015 and is projected to grow at a annual rate of 2.52 per cent to reach $2.06 billion by…
Dark days ahead for High Street warns BRC
The potential scale of an impending contraction in the UK retail sector has been laid bare for the first time by the British Retail Consortium after it predicted the loss…
Jupiter, Mapex Drums, and Majestic Extend Partnership with Pacific Crest Drum
KHS America, home of Jupiter Winds, Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion, and XO Professional Brass in the U.S. has announced the extension and expansion of their partnership with the Pacific Crest…
JBL launches new monitor control range
Harman’s JBL marque has launched a new line-up of monitor system controllers for music recording, post production and broadcast control rooms. There are two models and one bundle which work…
Stones brings Boogie Juice to UK market
Stones Music has taken on distribution of the popular finger cleaner/conditioner from New Zealand, Boogie Juice, in the UK. Boogie Juice is supplied in a felt-tip style container and is…