Ultimate Ears’ Mike Dias
In-ear monitors have been the standard for many top touring acts for decades now, but Ultimate Ears (UE) is looking to expand that user base by making superior inears available…
R.I.P. Jim Mouradian
There is one glaring omission from this issue’s “Trade Regrets” column and that’s deliberate – I wanted to devote more real estate to paying tribute to Mouradian Guitars’ Jim Mouradian,…
2017 NAMM Show
"Each year is different isn’t it? I believe every show is a reflection of the industry at that moment,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “My impressions this year…
Trends and Observations: Four Takeaways from the 2017 NAMM Show
At the NAMM Show there is always more information than you can ever wrap your head around. So I thought I would try to recap some moments of interest and…
2017 NAMM Best & Worst of Show Awards
See who took the award for “Worst Surprise/Best Turnaround,” “Worst Mini-plague,” and “Best Eye-catcher,” among others. Worst ‘With the Times’ Hotel Service After wrestling with weak and frequently dropped Internet service…
Korg launches limited edition tech
Korg has just shipped a new limited edition variant of its MS-20 Mini and a Platinum version of its Krome workstation. The MS-20 mini is now available as a limited-edition white…
Adam Hall adds rigging line
Adam Hall has added a new brand to its event technology line-up in the form of German firm, Riggatec. The firm offers products for professional riggers and boasts a ‘very…
New president for cymbal giant
Zildjian has appointed John Stephans as president. Stephans formerly was CEO of IdeaPaint, creators of an innovative dry erase paint for workplace collaboration. While not from an industry background, he brings significant experience…
New Cutlass and Stingray Ernie Ball guitars
Ernie Ball Music Man has updated its line of Cutlass and StingRay guitars, including two new colours of StingRay and the introduction of an HSS pickup configuration for the Cutlass. The…
Zildjian Names Stephans President
The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that John Stephans has been appointed president, reporting directly to CEO, Craigie Zildjian, effective February 1, 2017. Stephans formerly was CEO of IdeaPaint, creators…
Sweetwater Surpasses 100 Million YouTube Views
Sweetwater recently surpassed 100 million views on its YouTube channel, with subscribers to the channel now exceeding 137,000. Sweetwater launched its video effort in December of 2008, with a part-time…
'Musikmesse Insider' to Continue at 2017 Gathering
Once again in 2017, Messe Frankfurt is inviting qualified musical-instrument retailers to register for the “Musikmesse Insider” customer programme. Registered participants will be able to visit the international trade fair…