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Roland Electronic Percussion Patents Allegedly Infringed by Alesis

Roland Corporation Japan has alleged patent infringement by inMusic Brands, Inc. (d.b.a. Alesis) of eight U.S. patents relating to its electronic musical instruments.

Music China 2016

Music China, the largest trade fair in the Asian musical instrument industry, takes center stage from October 26 – 29 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

GC Expands National Presence with Three Recent Openings

Guitar Center (GC) has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Orem, Utah (June 30); Cary, North Carolina (July 14); and Norman, Oklahoma (August 11).

Metroplex Selected as Exclusive Bösendorfer Retailer for North Texas

Metroplex Piano Warehouse has been selected as the official Bösendorfer piano representative for the North Texas market. With this rare designation, Metroplex is transforming its Keller store location into a premium luxury piano hub, offering exceptional instruments and service to pianists, music connoisseurs, collectors, interior designers and leading artist organizations.

Hal Leonard to Distribute ZT Amps

The self-proclaimed “loudest little amps in the world,” ZT Amplifiers, will now be distributed in the United States and Canada by Hal Leonard as part of their expanding distribution business.

Last Chance to Select the Nominees for the 2016 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards!

GC To Promote Japinga to CEO

Guitar Center has announced today that Darrell Webb will retire from his positions with the company, effective upon the naming of his successor as Chief Executive Officer. Guitar Center expects to finalize the promotion of Ron Japinga as Webb’s successor in the coming days.

Roland Acquires V-MODA

Roland has announced the acquisition of majority stake in V-MODA, the maker of high-fidelity headphones and audio devices.

Audix Corporation Names Doss Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Audix has announced that Chris Doss has joined the company as vice president of Sales and Marketing.

NAMM Announces Visa-Assist Program

NAMM has announced Visa Assist, a new support program designed to help international members of the pro audio and music products industry attend and conduct business at the 2017 NAMM Show.

Samson to Upgrade Distribution and Corporate Operations

Samson Technologies will relocate its 100,000 sq ft distribution center to the Los Angeles, California area to increase efficiency and improve its supply chain management.

Daisy Rock Signs Global Licensing Agreement with KMC

Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, the pioneering line of guitars developed by the visionary artist Tish Ciravolo in 2000, is set to rock again on a global stage, thanks to a new licensing agreement with KMC Music