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Fender Musical Instruments Corp. sparked widespread controversy in May of this year by launching an aggressive legal campaign, sending cease-and-disist letters to multiple rival guitar suppliers to enforce copyright protection…
RCF introduces EVOX V15, a high-output 3-way professional column system making its global debut at InfoComm 2026. Designed for premium corporate events, hospitality, live performance, mobile productions and high-profile installations,…
ADJ Products has expanded and restructured its U.S. sales and technical support team to facilitate continued growth and brand awareness in the professional lighting, LED video, and audio markets. The…
Concordia LLC, the intellectual property holding company for the Dean Guitars, Luna Guitars, and ddrum brands, and its authorized operating company Armadillo Distribution Enterprises (collectively, the "Companies"), today announced they…
DEFENDER, an Adam Hall Group brand, announces its entry into the US and Canadian markets. With its new DEFENDER LINKMATE, the cable protector manufacturer from Germany is expanding its portfolio…
Electro-Harmonix has released the EHX Percolator, a modern take on the incredibly rare Interfax Harmonic Percolator, an old-school fuzz drive famously utilized by Steve Albini on stage and in the…
Sunn O))) and EarthQuaker Devices are pleased to announce that the Sunn O))) HalfLife Octave Distortion + Booster has officially joined the permanent production lineup. Combining the crushing power of…
Avante Audio's Imperio Pro loudspeaker system supported a Katchafire concert for approximately 3,000 people at Vidinha Stadium in Lihue, Hawaii, according to an account published by the manufacturer. Kauai-based Audio…
NAMM concluded NAMM NeXT Europe 2026, its executive leadership summit focused on advancing strategic collaboration, innovation and long-term growth across the global music products industry. Held June 10-11 at the…
When The Strokes took to the Main Stage at Coachella this year, anticipation was high. Slotting in just ahead of Justin Bieber’s much-publicized return to live performance, the iconic New…
RCF introduces the ART 8 Series, a new line of portable active loudspeakers launching exclusively in the Americas. ART 8 is designed for musicians, DJs, rental companies, venues, houses of…
Founded by Harold Rhodes in 1946, Rhodes became one of the most influential keyboard instruments of the 20th century, shaping the sound of jazz, rock, soul, and pop music. As…
