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News February 15, 2017

Daisy Rock completes comeback

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Feb 15, 2017
News February 14, 2017

Latin Hand Percussion

From Santana to Shakira to Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, and beyond, Latin pop music has been – and remains – a powerful and consistent (powerfully consistent? Sure –…

MMR Staff
Feb 14, 2017
News February 14, 2017

FEEL the RHYTHM Latin Hand Percussion

With over 70 percent of the participant’s in this month’s retailer survey reporting either “up” or “level” sales of Latin hand percussion instruments, compared to the same time last year,…

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Feb 14, 2017
News February 14, 2017

Ultimate Ears’ Mike Dias

In­-ear monitors have been the standard for many top touring acts for decades now, but Ultimate Ears (UE) is looking to expand that user base by making superior in­ears available…

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Feb 14, 2017
News February 14, 2017

R.I.P. Jim Mouradian

There is one glaring omission from this issue’s “Trade Regrets” column and that’s deliberate – I wanted to devote more real estate to paying tribute to Mouradian Guitars’ Jim Mouradian,…

MMR Staff
Feb 14, 2017
News February 14, 2017

2017 NAMM Show

"Each year is different isn’t it? I believe every show is a reflection of the industry at that moment,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “My impressions this year…

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Feb 14, 2017
News February 14, 2017

2017 NAMM Best & Worst of Show Awards

See who took the award for “Worst Surprise/Best Turnaround,” “Worst Mini-plague,” and “Best Eye-catcher,” among others.   Worst ‘With the Times’ Hotel Service After wrestling with weak and frequently dropped Internet service…

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Feb 14, 2017
News February 14, 2017

Korg launches limited edition tech

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…

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Feb 14, 2017
News February 14, 2017

Adam Hall adds rigging line

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…

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Feb 14, 2017
News February 14, 2017

New president for cymbal giant

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…

MMR Staff
Feb 14, 2017