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News January 19, 2015

Casio XW-DJ1 DJ Controller and XW-PD1 Groove Center

Designed with a large seven-inch platter, filter controls, and cross fader, Casio’s XW-DJ1 DJ Controller allows users to enjoy the ‘scratching’ DJ style when mixing and creating tracks. The XW-DJ1…

MMR Staff
Jan 19, 2015
News January 18, 2015

Trade Regrets: Carlo Greco

Carlo Greco was known throughout the world as one of the premier guitar luthiers. After a long association as chief designer for Guild Guitars, Carlo joined his dear friend, Alex Carozza,…

MMR Staff
Jan 18, 2015
News January 18, 2015

Music for All Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees

Music for All has announced the industry leaders who will be inducted into the 2015 Bands of America Hall of Fame: Remo D. Belli, Richard Saucedo, Mark Jolesch, and Dr.…

MMR Staff
Jan 18, 2015
News January 18, 2015

Upper Management Moves by HARMAN Professional

HARMAN Professional has appointed David McKinney as vice president and GM of HARMAN’s Mixer Business Unit, where he will lead the global operations of the Soundcraft and Studer brands. Filling…

MMR Staff
Jan 18, 2015
News January 18, 2015

Trade Regrets: Bob Gand

Bob Gand opened Village Music in Deerfield, Illinois in the early 1960s, which impacted both the community, as well as his son Gary.  Gary went on to open his own…

MMR Staff
Jan 18, 2015
News January 16, 2015

EAW Weathers The Weather At Boston College Alumni Stadium

Alumni Stadium, home to the Boston College Eagles football team, recently installed a new EAW sound reinforcement system to upgrade the game day experience for fans. Time, weather, and wind…

MMR Staff
Jan 16, 2015
News January 15, 2015

Impression Cymbals invade the U.S.

ZimMusicInc., a distribution company founded by industry veteran Derek Zimmerman, has announced an agreement to become the exclusive North American distributor of master Turkish cymbal manufacturers Impression Cymbals. Established in 2010, Impression Cymbals is the…

MMR Staff
Jan 15, 2015
News January 15, 2015

ADJ Group Invites Dealers to VIP Pre-NAMM Event

Taking place on January 21 from 1-5pm at ADJ’s global headquarters in California, the open day will showcase the range of new products to be launched at NAMM 2015, which…

MMR Staff
Jan 15, 2015
News January 15, 2015

Disneyland Band to Open 2015 NAMM Show

The Disneyland Band will officially open the 2015 NAMM Show, with a beloved American icon serving as guest conductor for this rousing musical performance.Yamaha, the official supplier of musical instruments…

MMR Staff
Jan 15, 2015
News January 15, 2015

Music Group Adds Full Compass as Full-Line Dealer

Music Group welcomes Full Compass as the newest full-line reseller for its Behringer- and Bugera-branded MI products. As a significant partner in Music Group’s expanding dealer network, Full Compass will carry…

MMR Staff
Jan 15, 2015
News January 15, 2015

Yamaha Appoints Gerhart as Product Manager, Percussion Instruments

Yamaha has appointed Dave Gerhart as product manager for the company’s Percussion Department, Band & Orchestral Division. He will report to Troy Wollwage, marketing manager, Percussion Instruments. “Dave brings a wealth…

MMR Staff
Jan 15, 2015