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News April 8, 2014

Interview: RPMDA President Carol Wilbur

The Retail Print Music Dealers Association (RPMDA) will host its annual conference April 30 - May 3 in Dallas. The conference, a diverse collection of retailers in charge of print…

MMR Staff
Apr 8, 2014
News April 7, 2014

HERO3+ Black Edition / Music

GoPro, maker of the world’s most versatile camera and enabler of some of today’s most engaging user-generated content, announces the release of HERO3+® Black Edition/Music, a musician-focused version of its…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2014
News April 7, 2014

Registration Open for Summer NAMM

Major brands and buying power prepare to meet at Summer NAMM, as badge registration and hotel bookings open. Held July 17-19 in Nashville, this year’s Summer NAMM features an additional…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2014
News April 7, 2014

Facebook Cymbal Set-up Contest Winner visits Paiste Factory

Jamie May a drummer from Brighton, UK visit the Paiste Cymbal Factory in Nottwil, Switzerland after winning the 2013/14 Paiste Facebook Cymbal Set-Up Photo Contest. Jamie comments on his experience…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2014
News April 7, 2014

Winners of First Carol Klose/Hal Leonard Composition Competition

At the Music Teachers National Convention held in Chicago, Hal Leonard Corporation announced the winners of the inaugural Carol Klose/Hal Leonard Composition Competition.Hal Leonard created this online student piano composition…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2014
News April 7, 2014

MUSIC Group Buys Sound Forums Network

The MUSIC Group has entered into a $1.1 Billion USD agreement to add the popular online discussion site Sound Forums Network (SFN) to its portfolio of brands. The announcement was made at a special…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2014
News April 4, 2014

SJC Maple/Metal/Maple Snare

SJC recently introduced these 8x14" shells, which utilize 1.5" Maple, 5" Flat black steel, and then 1.5" more of Maple, with tube lugs and diecast hoops. The snare features significant…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2014
News April 4, 2014

WindTech SM-4 and SM4CM Shock Mounts

The SM-4 and the SM-4CM use Rubber “O” Rings for the microphone suspension and include a locking knob for microphone positioning. Both models are designed to fit most cylindrical style…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2014
News April 4, 2014

Korg Rimpitch Acoustic Guitar Tuner

The Rimpitch is a unique tuner that attaches to the sound hole of an acoustic guitar. It provides an incredibly convenient viewing angle, since its tuning meter appears within the…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2014
News April 3, 2014

Kanile'a KSTP Ukulele

The Tenor size of the KSTP is considered the modern day standard for the travelling professional musician, and this instrument features an ebony fretboard, bridge, and headstock face place combo.…

MMR Staff
Apr 3, 2014
News April 3, 2014

GC / Ares Takeover Reduces Debt by $500m

Affiliates of the Private Equity Group of Ares Management recently exchanged a portion of their holdings of Guitar Center’s debt into preferred stock and assumed a controlling interest in the…

MMR Staff
Apr 3, 2014