News

Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.

14,437 Articles
Updated daily
News January 14, 2019

Loudbox Mini Amplifier from Fishman

Fishman’s Loudbox Mini portable amplifier with Bluetooth wireless connectivity enables users to easily and neatly add backing tracks and a variety of vocal or recorded accompaniments. Lightweight and portable, the…

MMR Staff
Jan 14, 2019
News January 14, 2019

KORG USA, Inc. Acquires Spector Bass Company

In anticipation of Winter NAMM19, KORG USA Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Spector Bass Company. This news marks the next chapter for Spector, as KORG USA, Inc., known for…

MMR Staff
Jan 14, 2019
News January 12, 2019

Taylor Guitars Announces Four High-Level Promotions

Taylor® Guitars has announced four executive promotions in Sales and Finance on the heels of a record year at the company. Music Industry veterans Keith Brawley, Bryan Bear, Michael “Monte”…

MMR Staff
Jan 12, 2019
News January 10, 2019

Yamaha Shares Plans for 2019 Winter NAMM Show

Yamaha will showcase more than 50 new products and sponsor three headline concert events, including the premier event of the weekend, at the 2019 NAMM Show, to be held from…

MMR Staff
Jan 10, 2019
News January 10, 2019

Florida Bandmasters Association Selects Excelcia Music Publishing

Excelcia Music Publishing was chosen to provide new musical pieces for the revamped sight-reading portion of the Florida Bandmasters Association’s (FBA) annual Music Performance Assessment (MPA). The FBA’s newly-developed sight-reading process…

MMR Staff
Jan 10, 2019
News January 9, 2019

Fender Makes Bigsby Acquisition

Fender has acquired the Bigsby brand and its assets from Fred Gretsch Enterprises. The Gretsch family and FMIC have a longstanding relationship and have partnered to ensure that the transition of the…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2019