Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
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Korg has just shipped a new limited edition variant of its MS-20 Mini and a Platinum version of its Krome workstation. The MS-20 mini is now available as a limited-edition white…
Adam Hall has added a new brand to its event technology line-up in the form of German firm, Riggatec. The firm offers products for professional riggers and boasts a ‘very…
Zildjian has appointed John Stephans as president. Stephans formerly was CEO of IdeaPaint, creators of an innovative dry erase paint for workplace collaboration. While not from an industry background, he brings significant experience…
Ernie Ball Music Man has updated its line of Cutlass and StingRay guitars, including two new colours of StingRay and the introduction of an HSS pickup configuration for the Cutlass. The…
The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that John Stephans has been appointed president, reporting directly to CEO, Craigie Zildjian, effective February 1, 2017. Stephans formerly was CEO of IdeaPaint, creators…
Sweetwater recently surpassed 100 million views on its YouTube channel, with subscribers to the channel now exceeding 137,000. Sweetwater launched its video effort in December of 2008, with a part-time…
Once again in 2017, Messe Frankfurt is inviting qualified musical-instrument retailers to register for the “Musikmesse Insider” customer programme. Registered participants will be able to visit the international trade fair…
Over the course of the past few months, Ernie Ball has been offering guitarists the opportunity – and challenge – to beta-test their new Paradigm strings. Among those who tried…
Ernie Ball Music Man has expanded its St. Vincent signature guitar line with new colour options and features. Designed by Annie Clark (St. Vincent) in collaboration with the engineering team at Ernie Ball…
This year's Musikmesse will again be running the Musikmesse Insider customer programme for qualified musical-instrument retailers. Registered participants will be able to visit the international trade fair for musical instruments, sheet music,…
Shure Incorporated has promoted Bruce Skof to vice president and chief financial officer. He will oversee the Company’s financial planning and budgeting process and lead the Enterprise Risk Management Program.…
