Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
By Christian Wissmuller Gabe Dalporto As the MI industry continues to navigate shifting consumer expectations, omnichannel retail, and margin pressure, Guitar Center is making a deliberate bet on artificial intelligence…
The Vans Warped Tour made its long-awaited return to Orlando, November 15–16, 2025, drawing tens of thousands of fans for a weekend of high-octane performances from dozens of rock, punk,…
Let me begin by identifying the definition of “success” from four traditional sources. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines success as the favorable or desired outcome of an attempt, or the attainment of…
The first-ever Desert Moon Festival made a striking visual statement with an all-ADJ lighting rig that delivered power, scale, and reliability for its debut edition. Supplied by Starsound Audio Inc,…
At ISE 2026, d&b audiotechnik will unveil the 42S, an ultra-compact, multipurpose point source loudspeaker excelling in all applications where both size and acoustic performance are paramount. As the newest…
British microphone manufacturer Sontronics is pleased to announce the launch of ZETA, a brand-new high-performance JFET condenser microphone designed to deliver exceptional detail, musical character and ultra-low noise across a…
The announcement of preliminary insolvency proceedings involving Native Instruments GmbH has drawn significant attention across the music technology and musical instrument sectors. According to filings from Berlin, proceedings have been…
NAMM announced at the 2026 NAMM Show during its annual meeting of members, that eight newly elected board members will be joining its Board of Directors. These new members will…
Roland Corporation, (NAMM, Room 202, Level 2), creator of some of the world’s most iconic instruments, celebrates the completion of its new global headquarters in Japan: a 213,000-square-foot adaptive-reuse project…
By Christian Wissmuller Recording equipment bundles have become an increasingly important tool in the MI channel, helping manufacturers and retailers simplify the path to purchase while delivering clear value…
New and notable introductions that will be on-hand in Anaheim in January – either as part of the NAMM Show, or at nearby events Fretted Gibson Partners with…
There’s something about the turn of the calendar that invites both reflection and recalibration. In our industry, January doesn’t just mean a new year—it means NAMM. And as we look…
