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News September 6, 2016

Sooner Routhier Uses Rogue R1 FX-B For Shinedown

Sooner Routhier and Robert Long of SRae Productions have created an immersive sense of depth and drama to the Shinedown Carnival of Madness stage with help from Chauvet Professional Rogue…

MMR Staff
Sep 6, 2016
News September 5, 2016

KMC Music Names Shaw Director of Sales

KMC Music recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Terri Shaw to the position of director of sales KMC Division, JAM Industries LTD, with primary responsibility for supporting and expanding…

MMR Staff
Sep 5, 2016
News September 5, 2016

Roli Acquires FXpansion

Roli, maker of Seaboard Rise, announced the purchased of fellow London-based plugin company FXpansion on September 1. While Roli is still comparatively new to studios, FXpansion has 15 years of experience…

MMR Staff
Sep 5, 2016
News September 5, 2016

YCA Names Mikkelsen Social Media Manager

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Brandon Mikkelsen has been appointed as the company’s new social media manager, effective immediately. In his new role, Mikkelsen will expand the company’s…

MMR Staff
Sep 5, 2016
News September 2, 2016

Supro launches Keef-inspired 1660 Supreme

Supro Amps has added another all-tube model to its range, this time launching the 1660 Supreme based on the sound of Rolling Stones icon, Keith Richards.  Available in the UK…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2016
News September 2, 2016

Keyboard benders make acquisition

Bendy keyboard manufacturer ROLI has acquired music software specialist FXpansion. The deal adds to ROLI’s collection of sounds and effects available to its Seaboard keyboard, which will now be developed…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2016
News September 2, 2016

D'Addario adds Calftone to drum head line-up

D'Addario’s Evans Drumheads has struck a blow for vegan drummers everywhere, with the launch of a new type of synthetic drumhead called Calftone, designed to mimic the sound, look, and feel of…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2016
News September 2, 2016

Yamaha unveils major competition for UK drummers

Yamaha has launched a major new nationwide competition for young drummers through its network of UK drum dealers. #FUTUREBEAT is open to drummers aged 18 years and under, offering a Yamaha Live Custom…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2016
News September 1, 2016

The “Q Series” from S.E. Shires Co.

Through the successful merger with its new parent company, Eastman Music Company, S.E. Shires has developed a more affordable class of professional brass instruments, named “Q Series” after Eastman founder…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2016
News September 1, 2016

New Staff Hires at Graph Tech

Graph Tech Guitar Labs recently announced the hire of four new team members.New customer service representative, Justin Stadig  will be helping with any product specific questions and handling daily orders.…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2016