38th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
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D’Addario & Company’s Brian Vance
This June, D’Addario & Company, Inc. launched the XT line of strings with high carbon steel cores and advanced corrosion treatment, offering unparalleled durability, break resistance, and pitch…
AG Lum Reflects Spirit of La Nuit des Musées at Château de Pau with CHAUVET Professional
This year, the experience of visitors on was enlivened by song and dance from local youth groups. Also lending a magical aura to this special night was some…
The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award
The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award.
ChamSys MagicQ Software Now Supports Import of GDTF Personality Files
ChamSys has become the first major lighting console manufacturer to release software capable of importing GDTF personality files directly.
The D'Addario Foundation Celebrates Giving Tuesday December 3
On December 3, the D’Addario Foundation will be joining millions around the world in celebrating Giving Tuesday, the International Day of Giving, by showcasing some of the inspiring individuals…
324 Channels Of Shure Axient Digital Powers Fête Des Vignerons
To ensure a flawless performance, the audio team selected the Shure Axient Digital wireless system and PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring system to power the 20,000-seat venue. A total of 324…
Major Update Enhances Studiologic’s Numa Compact 2X
A major OS update recently unveiled for Studiologic's Numa Compact 2X hosts a "Manager App" and new Sound Library.
Peavey Electronics Shows Support for U.S. Champ DJ Throdown
Earlier this month at Temple Denver, DJ Throdown made history by becoming just the second DJ in the competition’s 34-year history to win consecutive U.S. titles.
Tobi Born and DANI Perform at the Framus & Warwick Headquarters
In the new studio at the Framus & Warwick headquarters in Markneukirchen, DARI and Tobi Born recently performed the song “Legenden dieser Nacht.”
Steinberg Announces the Availability of Cubase 10.5
Steinberg today announced the immediate availability of Cubase 10.5, providing new features and enhancements to its Pro and Artist editions. Cubase Elements 10.5 will follow soon after.
The D'Addario Foundation's Elevate Necklace: Jewelry That Helps Make Music Possible
The 501c3 non-profit D’Addario Foundation, in collaboration with Heartstrings Jewelry, is elevating quality of life through access to music. The Elevate Necklace is a newly-commissioned, exclusive guitar string necklace…
Allen & Heath Qu Series Plays Multiple Roles at Highview Baptist
Four Allen & Heath Qu Series digital mixers perform a wide variety of jobs for Highview Baptist in the smaller and medium-sized spaces across its three-campus network in…
Morley Partners with Mogar Music as Master Distributor for France
Sound Enhancement LLC, manufacturer of world-famous Morley® brand products, is pleased to announce their recent agreement with Mogar Music to serve as Master Distributor for France.
KMC to Distribute Mahalo
KMC Music has announced that it has been tapped to distribute Mahalo Ukuleles throughout the United States.
Avlex Corporation Awarded MIPRO’s Portable PA Product Line
Avlex Corporation is pleased to announce that MIPRO, the pioneering Taiwanese manufacturer of wireless audio solutions, has awarded Avlex Corporation exclusive distribution rights to the company’s portable PA…
Armisen to Host the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The TEC Awards have announced actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen as host of the 35th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in…
Amahi’s Steel Tongue Drum Line
Amahi makes a foray into the non-stringed instrument market with the addition of a steel tongue drum line.
Allen & Heath’s Avantis 96kHz Digital Mixer
Allen & Heath’s new 96kHz digital mixer, Avantis, is the third to be based on the company's XCVI FPGA engine.
Vandoren’s Profile Mouthpieces
Vandoren’s new Profile mouthpiece for classical saxophone is currently available in a single facing for soprano (SP3) and alto saxophone (AP3).
The 5-String Ray Ross Bass Bridge
Inventor Aaron Ross and AP International have released a 5-string version of the acclaimed Ray Ross Bass Bridge featuring his proprietary saddle-less tone pin design.
A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana…
One-Way Street to Success: Mantova’s Two Street Music
At Mantova’s Two-Street Music, order takers aren’t allowed: only salespeople. It’s an important distinction to the Eureka, California-based music business, currently run by brothers Anthony and Nick Mantova,…
Hate Meetings? Try Facilitating
Hypothetical: Repair believes that Sales is making promises to customers that are impossible to keep – like the time it takes to repair an instrument. Sales believes that…
House of Drums: Riley, Landenburg, and Others to Attend New Community Event at Musikmesse
The international drumming scene has a new meeting place: the ‘Home of Drums’ will be celebrating its launch at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre on Musikmesse’s public…
Manhasset Stands Acquires Monarch Specialties
Manhasset Stands of Yakima, Washgington announces the acquisition of the assets of Monarch Specialties, manufacturer of injection molded pencil clip holders.
Wilkinson Sets Timeless Mood at Enterprise Vision Awards with CHAUVET Professional
Ollie Wilkinson of ArranPaul Audio and Lighting Design took full advantage of this recently when he lit the 2019 Enterprise Vision Awards at the century and a half…
Martin Audio WPL Debuts at 20th Anniversary of Rock in Japan
Celebrating its 20th anniversary year and extended to five days for the 2019 edition, the Rock In Japan festival also marked the Japanese debut of Martin Audio’s flagship Wavefront…
DANSR to Distribute Super-Sensitive
DANSR, inc.,is proud to announce the addition of Super-Sensitive Musical String Co., to their family of products for distribution.
Source Distribution Announces Exclusive Distribution of LOCI Interlocking Desktop Stands in the UK and Republic of Ireland
UK Distribution company Source Distribution has announced that it has been appointed exclusive distributor in the UK and Republic of Ireland, of LOCI: makers of uniquely extendable, interlocking…