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News April 25, 2014

McFadden Sales Celebrates 75 Years with Shure

The first meeting between McFadden Sales, Inc. and Shure Incorporated occurred in 1939, when Founder Bill McFadden met S.N. Shure and decided to strike a partnership. This year, Shure is…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
News April 24, 2014

Shure Fitness, Performance, and Lavalier Condenser Microphones

The SM31FH Fitness Headset Condenser Microphone is designed for fitness instructors and the SM35 Performance Headset Condenser Microphone is for live sound applications. Shure has also unveiled the PGA31 Headset…

MMR Staff
Apr 24, 2014
News April 24, 2014

Dean Markley Helix Pure Nickel Guitar Strings

Helix strings are made with a new patented hyper-elliptical winding technique, creating a tighter wrap and more mass, which seals the strings without the need for coating. By using pure…

MMR Staff
Apr 24, 2014
News April 24, 2014

Eastwood Guitars California Rebel

The California Rebel is a tribute replica to the extremely rare 1967 Domino Californian Rebel. This definitive ‘60s surf style guitar was a hybrid of the VOX Phantom, the EKO…

MMR Staff
Apr 24, 2014
News April 24, 2014

Pigtronix Rototron

The Rototron is an all-new rotary speaker simulator effect that achieves 3D realism in a compact, easy-to-use pedal, recreating the sounds of dual-rotor 122 and 147 Leslie cabinets. Independent Slow…

MMR Staff
Apr 24, 2014
News April 21, 2014

GoPro Partners with The Weeknd for O2 Film

Platinum-selling alternative R&B futurist THE WEEKND enlisted GoPro to exclusively film his recent sold out performance at the O2 Arena in London using their new HERO3+ Black Edition camera. The show happened during the artist and…

MMR Staff
Apr 21, 2014
News April 17, 2014

D'Addario Unveils NYXL Strings at Long Island GC on May 1

D’Addario has announced the launch of its next generation of electric guitar strings: NYXL.  To celebrate the unveiling of these strings, a special launch event featuring performances by Vernon Reid, Robben…

MMR Staff
Apr 17, 2014
News April 15, 2014

inMusic Adds Denon, Marantz Brands to Portfolio

inMusic has announced the addition of three professional product brands from D&M Holdings to its existing family of brands. Denon Professional, Marantz Professional, and Denon DJ join a family that…

MMR Staff
Apr 15, 2014
News April 15, 2014

Hal Leonard and Cakewalk Forge Distribution Partnership

Effective immediately, Cakewalk’s product line—both professional and consumer—will have additional North American distribution through Hal Leonard. According to Cakewalk president Michael Hoover, “Hal Leonard is an established and highly respected…

MMR Staff
Apr 15, 2014