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News July 10, 2015

Marshall University Switches to Vater

Vater announced that Marshall University's Marching Thunder Band is now using the new Vater Front Ensemble, Concert Ensemble, and Marching products exclusively. The Marching Thunder is the center of game…

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Jul 10, 2015
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Tech 21’s Boost DLA and Bass Boost Chorus Go Metallic

The Tech 21 Boost DLA with Tap Tempo and Bass Boost Chorus pedals have undergone makeovers for new metallic finishes. Their original internal design, external controls, and functionality remain the…

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Jul 10, 2015
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New Peavey brand head for B&M

Barnes & Mullins has recruited Mark Hedge as its new product specialist for Peavey products. Hedge brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously worked in the industry as an…

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Jul 10, 2015
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Nektar launches seminar tour

Nektar and Bitwig have announced a Summer Seminars Tour 2015 throughout the UK. Bitwig and Nektar expert Tim Chandler will demonstrates how to be more creative when writing and producing…

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Jul 10, 2015
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NEW POLL: Have T&Cs put you off certain brands?

This week's poll asks whether manufacturer's terms and conditions have played a part in stocking decisions. For many dealers the terms and conditions and minimum stock requirements from under-pressure manufacturers can…

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Jul 10, 2015
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Martin Kling

Last weekend, the former partner, namesake and chief developer of high-performance speaker manufacturer Kling & Freitag, Martin Kling passed away at the age of 54. In the early 1980s, Martin Kling…

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Jul 10, 2015
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SNAMM Roland/BOSS Shin-dig

On Wednesday, July 8, Roland and BOSS held a premier event at Soundcheck Nashville to launch new products being featured at Summer NAMM.  The event was attended by leading artists,…

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Jul 10, 2015
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The Big Names are Already Here in Nashville...

Former NAMM chairman and current president of Willis Music, Kevin Cranley, is a giant (in more ways than one) in MI and at Wednesday night's D'Addario pre-Show bash in Nashville…

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Jul 9, 2015
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(Pre)Summer NAMM Kicks Off with a Bang

Country megastar Vince Gill showed off his funny - and forgetful - side, as he read the lyrics to The Band's classic track "Ophelia" while he and his band played the…

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Jul 9, 2015
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Joe Perry (Not That One...) Joins Waves Distro Team

With over 30 years of experience in recording, sound contracting, broadcast and video post, Joe Perry has formally announced his new sales agency: Joe Perry Sales & Consulting.  Wave Distro…

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Jul 9, 2015