Upfront Q&A: Andy Rossi on Sweetwater's Gear Exchange
In July of 2022, Sweetwater launched the Gear Exchange (GX), providing users a trusted platform from which to buy and sell used musical instruments and related gear. Users can leverage…
Crash, Splash, and Trash (and More)! - The State of the Cymbal Market
With over 90 percent (93.8%) of participants in this month’s retailer survey reporting that sales of cymbals are either up or level compared to early 2022, it would appear that…
Don’t Underestimate the Purchasing Power of the Educator
As a former band director, campus administrator, and director of performing and visual arts for the Spring Independent School District (Houston, TX) I have been involved in quite a bit…
‘Growing Each Year’ - The Electronic Drum Set Market
Extensive volumes of percussion sounds available at a player’s fingertips, the ability to practice or track at low volumes, the power to bring virtual instruments to life and take them…
EAW Introduces New MKC Series Coaxial Loudspeakers
Joining its array of esteemed integration solutions, Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) announces its new MKC Series 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeakers. Available in four models—MKC50, MKC60, MKC80 and MKC120—this new line delivers…
IK Multimedia Releases TONEX Pedal
IK Multimedia releases TONEX Pedal, completing the TONEX ecosystem and bringing AI Machine Modeling Tone Models to any venue for live performance or recording. With the included TONEX software, users…
Meet the New Powerhouse: HALion 7
Steinberg unveils the latest version of its high-end sampling and sound creation system, with new FM synthesis, a new Spectral Zone, a sampled open-tuned guitar and much more adding to…
Metro Club in Chicago Upgrades with Dual dLive Consoles
[caption id="attachment_83773" align="alignleft" width="460"] Justin Yates mixing front of house at Metro on a dLive C3500 surface[/caption] The historic Metro club in Chicago recently celebrated their 40th anniversary, and the…
WFLIII Drums: New Team, New Drums, New Everything!
WFLIII Drums, the company started by the legendary Bill Ludwig III (or B3 to his friends) in 2014, producing high quality drums, are all FIRED up for their biggest year to…
Adam Jones Unveils 'The Berserker' Epiphone Les Paul,
For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has now set the stage for the…
'Hal Leonard Melodica Method' Now Available
Hal Leonard is proud to announce the release of The Hal Leonard Melodica Method, their first release dedicated to the popular, hand-held free-reed instrument. The instrument has been popular since the…
Positive Grid Presents Spark MINI Zakk Wylde Edition
Positive Grid, in collaboration with Zakk Wylde and Wylde Audio, presents the Spark MINI Zakk Wylde Edition smart guitar practice amp. Limited to 100 units, each Spark MINI O' Doom…