RCF Compact Ayra Four
The new ultra-compact Ayra Four follows the same design template as the Ayra Five, Ayra Six and Ayra Eight. The Ayra Four, available in black and white lacquer versions, houses…
Physis Modeling Piano Technology
Physical modeling is different than “sample-based” technology, instead using advanced mathematical algorithms to reproduce the various physical properties of a given instrument - in this case, the Piano.Engineers, musicians, and…
ProLogix 6-8 Pro Tenor Practice Pad
The ProLogix Full 6-8 Pro Tenor Practice Pad features full-sized laminated playing surfaces in sizes of 6", 8", 10", 12", 13", and 14" surfaces, all completely surrounded by hard rubber…
Trade Regrets: Don Wilson
Donald Wilson passed away on February 13th, just one month shy of his 93rd birthday.An accomplished musician, Wilson was a drum major in the U.S. Army during World War II. …
Sweetwater Fills Two Key Management Positions
Sweetwater recently hired two new high-level employees, sales manager Doug Hills, and category manager for guitars Jay Piccirillo.A native of Northern California, Doug Hills started with Guitar Center’s store operations…
Jupiter Appoints Richardson Woodwind Brand Manager
Jupiter Band instruments has announced the addition of John Richardson to their brand management team as their woodwind brand manager starting in mid-FebruaryRichardson comes to KHS America from Miles Ahead…
Haspod Named Seymour Duncan Rep Of The Year
Seymour Duncan has announced that Ziggy Haspod once again took the title of Seymour Duncan Rep of the Year for his 2013 sales record.Ziggy has been a member of the Seymour Duncan family…
D’Addario Names Medici Business Development Specialist
D’Addario has appointed Brandon Medici to the newly created position of D’Addario business development specialist. In his new role, Medici is responsible for leading B2B training for sales and product…
Yamaha Promotes Three to Strengthen Marketing and Product Development
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) today announced three promotions. Athan Billias is the director of strategic product planning, a new corporate-wide position. Dave Jewell is the marketing communications manager in…
Yamaha Neo Baritone Horn
Yamaha worked with renowned British brass band soloist Katrina Marzella to create the new design. In addition to achieving rich tonal character with added dynamic range, the YBH-831S is designed…
Grover Pro Headless Tambourine
Grover Pro's new Studio Pro Tambourines feature hand-hammered German Silver and Phosphor Bronze alloy jingles, dual-width staggered jingle slots (pioneered by Grover Pro), soft rubber comfort edging, and a 10″…
Conn-Selmer is '40 Series' Saxophones
The Selmer 40 Series Saxophone Line has grown with the addition of tenor saxophones to the line. Also, alto and tenor now have black nickel and silver-plated finishes. The 40…