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News April 3, 2017

Synth I’ve Been Loving You…

While much has been made in recent months and years of the resurgence of interest in analog synthesizers – and for good reason! – it bears mentioning that synths of…

MMR Staff
Apr 3, 2017
News April 3, 2017

BOSS: 40th Anniversary Compact Pedals

There’s certainly no shortage of effect pedal suppliers out there (just take a look at the responses to the retail survey question on page 48 of our March 2017 issue,…

MMR Staff
Apr 3, 2017
News April 1, 2017

Trade Regrets: Ikutaro Kakehashi

While there has not yet (as of 12:00 pm ET, April 3) been an official announcement issued by the Roland Corporation, there have been numerous reports that the company’s founder Ikutaro…

MMR Staff
Apr 1, 2017
News March 31, 2017

Ted Baker SoHo Installs Ashly Amps

A Ted Baker store in the SoHo district of New York City has installed an Ashly nX4004 four-channel amplifier and an Ashly KLR-2000 amplifier into the location to complement the…

MMR Staff
Mar 31, 2017
News March 31, 2017

After Three Decades of Service, Young Set to Retire from YCA

On Friday, March 31, Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that, effective June 30, Rick Young will retire from the company following a distinguished, 30-year career. Young has most recently served…

MMR Staff
Mar 31, 2017
News March 31, 2017

St. Louis Music Announces Spring Savings Promotion

St. Louis Music has announced the start of their “Buy More, Save More” promotion, which rewards dealers with a $50 discount or savings pass for every $1000 they spend in the…

MMR Staff
Mar 31, 2017
News March 31, 2017

Avid Announces Schedule for Avid Connect 2017

On March 30, Avid announced the agenda for Avid Connect 2017, the annual gathering of the Avid Customer Association (ACA).  Every year, hundreds of media industry leaders, technologists, and creative…

MMR Staff
Mar 31, 2017
News March 31, 2017

SOMM readies for dealer awards

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Mar 31, 2017
News March 31, 2017

Normans links up for apprentice scheme

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Mar 31, 2017
News March 31, 2017

JHS bolsters pro-audio sales team

JHS has boosted its pro-audio team, appointing Matt Flavell as its new Pro-Audio area sales manager for Southern UK and Ireland. Flavell was formerly part of Sony Music's Digital Operations Team,…

MMR Staff
Mar 31, 2017