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As any recording afficionado knows, capturing drums and percussion instruments is an art. Failure to properly manage the levels and attack transients can easily result in something akin to beating…
Cort Guitars introduces the new Gold-OC8 acoustic-electric, the latest addition to the Gold Series that unites classic stylings with modern amenities. The revamped Gold-OC8 was developed for players who seek…
On October 4 2021, The Hazan Media Group announced in an email that it would be halting publication of The Music & Sound Retailer, Sound & Communications, and DJ Times. "We are not alone…
Universal Audio has introduced Volt audio interfaces. Featuring best-in-class sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode, built-in 76 Compressor in the 76 models, and suite of included audio software, these…
There is nothing “routine” about design, at least not if it’s going to attract attention and move audiences. Alexander Lehman has followed this philosophy when lighting the annual I Am…
In collaboration with the Bob Marley family, Guild Guitars releases the Guild A-20 Marley acoustic guitar paying tribute to the legendary global music icon. The guitar, designed in collaboration with…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s (FMIC) Fender Custom Shop (FCS) has announced the launch of a limited edition Fender® Lexus LC Stratocaster® guitar, the newest custom-built piece from Principal Master Builder,…
Music educator and one of the founding members of the Jazz Educators Network, Jim Widner, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on October 3 2021. He was 75 years old.…
Holger Seims passed away on September 18 2021. Holger had a prolific career in music publishing. Beginning in his native Germany, Holger worked for several top publishing firms in key positions.…
Inspired by the classic Tri-Stereo Chorus and stompbox choruses of the 1970s and early 1980s, Eventide Audio’s new TriceraChorus pedal pairs stereo bucket brigade-style chorusing with their legendary MicroPitch detuning…
Michael Flores has joined the Fender (FMIC) team in his role as PR & Communications Manager, Specialty. Michael will be leading all strategy for the brands and will be a main point…
[caption id="attachment_79221" align="alignleft" width="460"] Patrick Sullivan and Lynn Martin[/caption] Exertis | Jam has announced two key leadership appointments. Lynn Martin, the founder and long-time president of American Music &…
