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News June 25, 2015

TC adds another to PolyTune range

Following the release of its PolyTune Clip model last week,  TC Electronic has now added the PolyTune 2 BlackLight polyphonic guitar tuner. The tuner's polyphonic tuning mode allows guitarists to tune all strings…

MMR Staff
Jun 25, 2015
News June 25, 2015

Meinl does its bit

German percussion brand Meinl, is handing over the proceeds from the ticket sales of this year's 2015 Meinl Drum Festival to two charities-  The Danilo Perez Foundation and the Károly István Orphanage. The Danilo…

MMR Staff
Jun 25, 2015
News June 25, 2015

Supro amp brand gaining global traction

Revived amp brand Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has gained a powerful new distribution ally in the US. Supro owner, Absara Audio has appointed KMC Music as the exclusive US distributor (www.suprousa.com)…

MMR Staff
Jun 25, 2015
News June 24, 2015

New MMR DJ survey results

A new dealer survey from MMR shows that more than half of US dealers now sell DJ and lighting equipment. Find out what 400 dealers think about the burgeoning DJ and…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2015
News June 24, 2015

Breedlove celebrates 25 years

If you were to ask Kim Breedlove about his greatest accomplishment at Breedlove, he wouldn’t be able to name just one.  “To have preserved, taught and passed on the original…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2015
News June 24, 2015

MIA fixes awards and conference dates

UK trade body, the Music Industires Association has announced details of its annual conference and awards. The MIA Business Conference 2015 will take place at the British Library Conference Centre…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2015
News June 23, 2015

KMC Music Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Supro

KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that Absara Audio LLC has appointed the company to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of Supro amplifiers (www.suprousa.com), the iconic line of guitar…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Drum Guru Releases Hit Like A Girl Lesson Pack

Hit Like A Girl is proud to announce that all seven videos— along with transcriptions of excerpts of the drum parts— from the winners in the upper and lower age…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Korg USA Supports Long Island Cares’ 2015 Initiative

Executives, management, and staff at the Korg USA Inc. Melville, NY headquarters participated in Long Island’s largest Casual Friday to help Long Island Cares (LI Cares) raise $50,000 to assist neighbors in…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Musicians' Union seeks UK venue backing

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is continuing to lobby the UK Government to introduce an ‘Agent of Change Principle’ law to protect live music and entertainment venues. The MU has identified a…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Shure expands Euro office network

Microphone specialist Shure, has opened three new offices across Europe, including a new Russian offshoot and added a new Norwegian audio distributor. The firm opened an office in Dubai last…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015
News June 23, 2015

Barnes and Mullins site backs trad offering

UK distributor and manufacturer Barnes & Mullins has created a new website specifically for its still burgeoning traditional instrument offering.  While the firm currently enjoys success with a wide range…

MMR Staff
Jun 23, 2015