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News September 19, 2023

Trade Regrets: Sammy Ash

[caption id="attachment_85392" align="alignleft" width="460"] Sammy Ash is handed the 2019 MMR Don Johnson Industry Service Award by MMR executive editor Christian Wissmuller[/caption] Sammy Ash, longtime COO of Sam Ash Music,…

MMR Staff
Sep 19, 2023
News September 19, 2023

Introducing the Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass from Gibson

Gibson continues its multi-year partnership with Gene Simmons--international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time, in all categories (RIAA)--to create the new Gene…

MMR Staff
Sep 19, 2023
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D’Addario Foundation Ups Grant Awards to $440,750 in 2023

[caption id="attachment_85378" align="alignleft" width="460"] D’Addario Foundation grantee, Global Arts (Los Angeles, CA)[/caption] The D’Addario Foundation is excited to announce one of their largest and farthest-reaching grant awards in 2023. The…

MMR Staff
Sep 19, 2023
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Lauten Audio Announces Snare Mic

Family-owned microphone maker Lauten Audio announces its release of Snare Mic — a purpose-built FET condenser microphone designed explicitly for use on snare drums. At only 4.2” in size, Snare…

MMR Staff
Sep 19, 2023
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Keeley Noble Streamer 4-in-1 Natural Mid-Hump Overdrive

Imagine the ability to combine the best and defining characteristics of different overdrive & boost pedals in order to create hybrid sounds no one has ever played through before. That…

MMR Staff
Sep 19, 2023
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Ashdown CTM-15 Desktop Bass Amp

Launching in September 2023 Ashdown is proud to announce the new Ashdown CTM-15 all valve desktop bass amp. The re-introduction of a classic Ashdown Tube Magnifier, the low wattage powerhouse…

MMR Staff
Sep 19, 2023
News September 18, 2023

Casio America Names Sammons Central Regional Sales Manager

Casio America has announced that Matthew Sammons has rejoined the company as Central Regional Sales Manager, following a 20-year hiatus. He reports to Mark Amentt, director of sales, Electronic Musical…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2023
News September 18, 2023

CJD Productions Tours with Custom dLive Build

[caption id="attachment_85365" align="alignleft" width="460"] Top view of Chris DiCorpo's custom dLive control rig[/caption] When sound engineer Chris DiCorpo made the switch to Allen & Heath's dLive platform, he already understood…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2023