Fender evolves tuning app with new launch
Fender's new Digital initiative has launched its first mobile app, Fender Tune - a free iOS guitar and bass tuner app. The app is designed to “on-board” new players - teaching…
GC To Promote Japinga to CEO
Guitar Center has announced today that Darrell Webb will retire from his positions with the company, effective upon the naming of his successor as Chief Executive Officer. Guitar Center expects…
Roland buys stake in audio specialist
Roland has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in V-MODA, manufacturer of high-fidelity headphones and audio devices. The strategic investment will see the two develop new products together, and also adds…
Wölfel moves up in latest Musikmesse team change
Yet more management changes at Musikmesse, with Mira Wölfel appointed as head of the new Sales and Planning department. Wölfel will be responsible for the sales activities, customer support, planning…
New Peavey FX2 mixer range launched
Barnes and Mullins has launched the new Peavey FX2 Series mixers in the UK. As well as refresh of the design, the new mixers - available in 16, 24, and…
New operations director for JHS
JHS has appointed Paul Smith to the newly created position of operations director. The new role will encompass overall board level responsibility for the company’s Sales and Marketing departments in…
Roland Acquires V-MODA
Roland has announced the acquisition of majority stake in V-MODA, the maker of high-fidelity headphones and audio devices. The strategic investment provides Roland and V-MODA with the resources to together…
Zildjian Appoints Filonovich Cymbals Category Manager
The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that Victor Filonovich has been appointed category manager, Cymbals, effective immediately. Filonovich joins Zildjian from Latin Percussion and brings over 25 years of experience…
Zildjian New Gen16 Access Tool
The Avedis Zildjian Company released a new and improved Access Tool for the Zildjian Gen16 Acoustic Electric Cymbal System. The new Gen16 Access Tool improves the user experience by using…
Mainline adds Allen and Heath desk
Manchester-based event supply company Mainline Show Productions has recently invested in an Allen & Heath dLive digital mixing system for its hire stock. The dLive S5000 surface with DM48 MixRack…
Larriveé ships Indian Laurel acoustics
Sound Technology has shipped in the Larrivee range of Indian Laurel acoustics. East Indian Laurel has the look and feel to that of East Indian Rosewood and American and English…
Yamaha promo targets upgrades
Yamaha has announced details of its 2016 Piano Upgrade promotion, designed to drive new customers in-store and existing owners to upgrade. The promotion offers individuals, schools, colleges, and institutions up…