Plugged-In Percussion
Once seen as a compromise for quiet practice or electronic-heavy genres, electronic drums have rapidly evolved into sophisticated, expressive instruments at the forefront of modern music-making. With innovations in mesh…
New Products
Fretted Fender Announces Global Release of Richie Kotzen Signature Stratocaster Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster®, honoring the distinctive singer, songwriter and guitarist…
Head-On
Sales of drum heads, when compared to this time in 2024, are… Up: 4.6% Down: 64.3% Level: 31.1% What types of drum heads sell the most at your…
The NAMM Foundation Celebrates the Best Communities for Music Education Around the Nation
The NAMM Foundation has announced that applications are now open for its 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award. The signature program is now in its 27th year of…
Reverend Reeves Gabrels RG-SUS Mark II
Introducing the Reverend Reeves Gabrels RG-SUS Mark II, reimagined with a new three-pickup layout. It features a 5-way selector for tone options galore. Fire up the acclaimed Sustainiac system for…
Austrian Audio To Debut CC8-SC at AES
Austrian Audio will be at AES 2025 in Long Beach, CA, October 23-24, 2025, presenting the new CC8-SC. It is the company’s second pencil mic, but this time with a…
Hal Leonard and Muse Group Launch Data-Driven MI Growth Model with Solid State Logic as New Partner
Hal Leonard, the world leader in sheet music publishing and music education, is revitalizing musical instrument (MI) distribution with a new, data-driven growth model that combines physical distribution with digital…
Roland Announces V-Drums 3 and 5 Series
Roland announces the V-Drums 3 and 5 Series, two all-new electronic drum kit lineups based around the powerful V31and V51 sound modules. These next-generation modules are part of a unified…
Reverb Names Stahl CEO
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear, has announced that Ben Stahl has been named as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. “Over the past 12…
Music China 2025 to Platform 600+ Fringe Events Bridging Professional Advancement and Music Community Growth
With only weeks to go until Music China 2025, excitement is building for the return of Asia’s flagship fair in the musical instruments industry. Set to take place from 22…
Martin Guitar Hosts First-Ever Sustainability Summit, Setting the Tone for a Greener Music Industry
C. F. Martin & Co.® hosted its first-ever Sustainability Summit on October 9, 2025, at the company’s solar-powered Commerce Lane facility in Tatamy, Pennsylvania—just a short drive from its historic…
Royer Labs Introduces the R-12 Active Ribbon Microphone
Royer Labs is pleased to announce the R-12 Ribbon Microphone, designed for both studio recording and live sound applications. The new R-12 delivers world-class performance at a sub-$1K price, combining…