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We’re in this together. The phrase has been bandied about often during the COVID-10 pandemic. Back in July, Mike Cristella, owner of Live Wire Productions, and Bob Sallade, who owns…
Registration is now open for the Audio Engineering Society’s first-ever AES Immersive Audio Academy (taking place Thursday, February 11 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm ET), a one-day online event that launches…
Well, that was quite a week. The world’s largest musical instrument and equipment show went virtual and it all panned out… pretty darn well, honestly. A strictly online experience such…
“Believe in Music Week was conceived last August when it became clear that the physical NAMM Show would not be possible,” explains NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “From that…
Electronic Drum Kits Offer Options and Versatility The continued challenges brought about by the current global pandemic have forced many musicians to get creative when it comes to practicing, performing,…
[caption id="attachment_74657" align="alignleft" width="460"] The all-new Rousseau Mouthpieces website is now live at Rousseaumouthpieces.com[/caption] Following his acquisition of the famous Rousseau Mouthpiece company in January of 2020, JodyJazz president and founder…
[caption id="attachment_74654" align="alignleft" width="460"] (PHOTO: Leavitt Wells)[/caption] Words like “soaring” and “inspirational” come up often when critics write about Gentri. It’s easy to see why. With its sweet harmonies and…
MMR Reaches Out to over 300 Cymbal Retailers While some are finding success via the low-volume alternatives presented by electronic drum sets (see page 8) during pandemic-related lockdowns, the majority…
[caption id="attachment_74643" align="alignnone" width="460"] David Benedetto showcasing the Dakota SDB-XR-62 Baritone Sax[/caption] Over 110 years ago, F. E. Olds founder Frank Ellsworth Olds could never have fathomed what the brand…
[caption id="attachment_74640" align="alignnone" width="460"] Jim Duncan and Omar Ibrarra[/caption] A little over five years ago, we profiled a unique MI retailer catering exclusively to left-handed guitarists – ‘If it Ain’t…
[caption id="attachment_74636" align="alignleft" width="460"] (PHOTO: Christie Goodwin)[/caption] Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has released the Chrissie Hynde Telecaster® in its first ever collaboration with the singer-songwriter and guitar icon. …
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its kits, Mod® Electronics is releasing a new-and-improved version of the original Mod® pedal – “The Rattler." This fan favorite is making its long-awaited comeback…
