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News August 26, 2016

D’Addario Woodwinds Rebrand Rico and Royal Product Lines

D’Addario Woodwinds announces the rebranding of their Rico and Royal woodwinds products to include the “by D'Addario” endorsement. Rico, now Rico by D'Addario, reeds are unfiled, while Royal by D’Addario…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2016
News August 26, 2016

Chauvet DJ Freedom Par Quad-5 Stars In Ride Along 2

Chauvet DJ Freedom Par Quad-5 was used in the movie Ride Along 2, in a scene that turned the second-floor rotunda of Georgia’s historic and stately capital building into an…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2016
News August 26, 2016

Dealers' Choice Award nominations open now

The 2016 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards call for nominations page is now open. All music industry related professionals are invited to participate in the nomination process, however, key to note…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2016
News August 26, 2016

EarthQuaker launches effects-based comic series

Ohio-based effects pedal company EarthQuaker Devices has come up with a unique way of marketing its range, launching a comic-book series.  EarthQuaker Comics publishes Octo Skull, its first foray into…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2016
News August 26, 2016

Report spotlights electric guitar market

QY Research has launched a new report on the global Electric Guitars market, forecasting the growth prospects to 2020. The report throws light on different boosters, restraints and opportunities and…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2016
News August 26, 2016

Music China looming large

Music China, returns again on 26th-29th, October at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show is now in its 14th year, organised by China Music Instrument Association (CMIA), INTEX…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2016
News August 25, 2016

New trio added to Karaoke range

JHS has broadened its range of karaoke and party music systems with three new lines.  The iDance Party Station (£269 UK) is a 400 watt music system with built in…

MMR Staff
Aug 25, 2016
News August 25, 2016

3,000 up for NAMM history program

The NAMM Oral History program celebrated a milestone this week -  the release of the program’s 3,000th interview.  Featuring 22-time Grammy winner and legendary jazz musician Chick Corea, the interview covered…

MMR Staff
Aug 25, 2016
News August 25, 2016

Pioneer adds to USB player line up

Pioneer DJ has upgraded one of its USB-only multiplayers to create the XDJ-1000MK2.  It inherits features from the CDJ-2000NXS2 including its 7-inch full-colour high-resolution touch screen, enhanced track browsing functionality…

MMR Staff
Aug 25, 2016
News August 24, 2016

Russian show reveals line-up

NAMM/Musikmesse Russia returns to Moscow’s Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre, 15th-18th September, 2016. Now in its fifth year, the 2016 exhibition will mix events such as The Theatre Forum, Piano…

MMR Staff
Aug 24, 2016
News August 24, 2016

Roland sues InMusic over drum technology

Roland is suing InMusic and its Alesis electronic drum brand for alleged copyright infringement. The legal action, filed on 19th August, relates to eight US patents for electronic drums and cymbals.…

MMR Staff
Aug 24, 2016