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News October 3, 2017

NAMM Musikmesse Russia 2017

NAMM Musikmesse Russia (September 14 - 17), the international musical exhibition, concluded last week, welcoming over 12,000 music industry professionals and music lovers to the show's thematic pavilions.  Now in its…

MMR Staff
Oct 3, 2017
News October 3, 2017

Yamaha Donates Keyboards to Mercy Ships

Yamaha has donated two YPG235 keyboards to Mercy Ships, an organization that sails a modern floating hospital directly to the people who do not have access to a hospital or…

MMR Staff
Oct 3, 2017
News October 3, 2017

New Yanagisawa lines from Barnes and Mullins

Barnes & Mullins has launched a new line of Yanagisawa WO Soprano saxophones in the UK. Designed as upgraded replacements to the popular S901 and S902 Soprano range, the new WO Soprano…

MMR Staff
Oct 3, 2017
News October 3, 2017

NAMM-Musikmesse Russia numbers down

Last month's NAMM Musikmesse Russia attracted more than 12,000 music industry professionals and music fans to this year's show according to the organiser. Now in its sixth year, the show attracted…

MMR Staff
Oct 3, 2017
News September 29, 2017

Music & Arts Acquires Music Mike's of Riverside, California

Music & Arts has announced the acquisition of Music Mike’s in Riverside, California. Previously, Music Mike's served the community as a respected music retailer and a Music & Arts rental…

MMR Staff
Sep 29, 2017
News September 29, 2017

ROLI adds further Lightpad and Noise enhancements

Bendy keyboard firm ROLI has launched a new model of its Lightpad Block and a series of upgrades to its Noise app. Roland Lamb, founder and CEO of ROLI and inventor of the Blocks…

MMR Staff
Sep 29, 2017
News September 29, 2017

Sibelius now up in the Cloud

Avid has made its Sibelius composition and notation software available in Cloud sharing. The new Version 8.7 software update for Avid Sibelius includes enhancements to Sibelius and Sibelius First, including…

MMR Staff
Sep 29, 2017
News September 29, 2017

Apple inspires new marketing campaign from G7th

Inspired by Apple’s “I’m a Mac, I’m a PC” adverts from the late 00s, capo specialist G7th, has created a new marketing campaign featuring two “Capo Sapiens” characters who engage in banter…

MMR Staff
Sep 29, 2017
News September 28, 2017

Peavey Electronics Sponsors Park Jams Series Florida

Peavey Electronics has renewed its corporate sponsorship of this year's Park Jams Series Florida. This year’s season of the Tampa-based event celebrates hip hop’s positive influence on urban youth and…

MMR Staff
Sep 28, 2017
News September 28, 2017

Samson launches new 4-channel line mixer

Samson has launched a new SM4 half-rack, 4-channel line mixer designed to easily integrate into installation and commercial sound systems. The SM4 features a balanced microphone channel with 2-band EQ,…

MMR Staff
Sep 28, 2017
News September 28, 2017

Dynaudio warms up two new subs

The busy Audio Distribution Group has another new launch, with two new studio subwoofers from Dynaudio PRO on the way next month. Dynaudio’s latest 9S and 18S subwoofers are designed to be…

MMR Staff
Sep 28, 2017