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News December 20, 2019

Allen & Heath Shines at SonRise Music Festival

The sixth annual SonRise Music Festival returned to the Virginia Beach oceanfront this fall, with talent including American Idol finalist Colton Dixon and the rock bands Disciple and Anthem Lights.…

MMR Staff
Dec 20, 2019
News December 20, 2019

Trade Regrets: Ken Warmoth

Ken Warmoth, Founder and former President of Warmoth Guitar Products, Inc. passed away on November 27, 2019 in Seattle, WA. Ken was born on December 30, 1951 in Oakland, CA. …

MMR Staff
Dec 20, 2019
News December 19, 2019

Focusrite plc Announces the Acquisition of Martin Audio Ltd.

  [caption id="attachment_69480" align="alignleft" width="460"] Focusrite founder and chairman Philip Dudderidge, Martin Audio managing director Dominic Harter, and Focusrite CEO Tim Carroll[/caption] Focusrite plc., which comprises the Focusrite, ADAM Audio,…

MMR Staff
Dec 19, 2019
News December 18, 2019

G7th Create 'Online Guitar Orchestra'

In October 2019, G7th and guitarist Chris Woods teamed up to invite guitarists from all over the world to join an “online guitar orchestra.” Together with Chris, G7th created the…

MMR Staff
Dec 18, 2019
News December 18, 2019

Blake Wins ChamSys Programmers Competition

Matt Blake has won the ChamSys Programmers Contest. “Matt made excellent use of the different fixtures on the lighting rig, created lots of different visual effects some static, some moving…

MMR Staff
Dec 18, 2019
News December 18, 2019

Robert Morris University's New Event Center Uses Danley Gear

In support of its successful athletic programs, Robert Morris University raised private funds to construct the new UPMC Events Center, which includes the Peoples Court, a 4,000-seat arena for men’s…

MMR Staff
Dec 18, 2019
News December 18, 2019

Music's Biggest Stars Rely On Shure During The American Music Awards

[caption id="attachment_69453" align="alignleft" width="377"] (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage)[/caption] The American Music Awards (AMAs) relied heavily on Shure products for its worldwide broadcast this year. A live performance by Taylor Swift,…

MMR Staff
Dec 18, 2019