Analog Synths Interview: Korg's James Sajeva
As part of our expanded coverage of the analog synth market (see May's "Inside the Analog Synth Resurgence"), we present a series of full interviews with key players in the…
Analog Synths Interview: Roland's Robin Kelly
As part of our expanded coverage of the analog synth market (see May's "Inside the Analog Synth Resurgence"), we present a series of full interviews with key players in the…
Adapting to the Inevitable
"I bet their dealers are pissed. I don't blame Fender though. Dealers and stores are becoming more of a [pain] than they are worth sometimes."So reads a comment on mylespaul.com, a…
Inside the Analog Synth Resurgence
You remember the early days of analog synths - those keyboards and modular units full of pesky components, moody functionality, and quirky tones. Roadies might look back on instruments like…
Why Vinyl Still Matters
This past month, Record Store Day was celebrated across the country, and for me it was a big reminder that vinyl's best days may still be ahead of us. An…
Physis Piano V100
Viscount International has gone on somewhat of a scientific vision quest over the last seven years. Their goal was a new world of physical sound modeling, enabling an electronic keyboard…
Back of the House
A pack of strings, a set of sticks, and a show. That's what customers are increasingly coming for when they arrive at MI retail. It was inevitable that what has become…
Kawai MP7 Professional Stage Piano
In designing their new MP7 Professional Stage Piano, Kawai has paid attention to countless details but also made a few big changes that substantially upgrade the instrument's foundation. Kawai is…
NASMD 2014
"We were very excited that attendance was up considerably from last year - and San Antonio was a really good convention!" says NASMD president George Quinlan, Jr. of this year's…
Mississippi Music’s Johnson Named VP of NASMD
Rosi Johnson, CEO and president of Mississippi Music and Mississippi Music Acceptance Corporation, was elected vice president of the National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) during its 52nd annual…
LPD Music Names Wicks National Sales Manager
LPD Music has announced Steve Wicks as their National Sales Manager.As a seasoned veteran in the music industry for almost 40 years, Wicks has worked with various companies prior to…
2014 RPMDA Convention
The 2014 RPMDA Convention, held last week in Dallas, placed a premium on collaboration as retailers and publishers alike worked to address issues facing the distribution, licensing, marketing, and the state…