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BOSS Introduces DM-101 Delay Machine

BOSS introduces the DM-101 Delay Machine, a powerful and innovative analog delay pedal for modern musicians.

Join the Worldwide Celebration of Music Making on June 21: Make Music Day

Paramore Takes This Is Why Worldwide With L-Acoustics K2

Following the February release of their sixth studio album, This Is Why, Paramore traveled to South America in March and the United Kingdom in April for brief tours…

Roland Introduces S-1 Tweak Synth

Roland introduces the S-1 Tweak Synth, the latest addition to the AIRA Compact family of pocket-sized instruments for modern music creators, which also includes the T-8 Beat Machine,…

Casio and Notes for Notes Celebrate 10-year Partnership Providing Youth Free Access to Music Gear, Instruction, Recording Studios

Casio America and Notes for Notes (N4N) are celebrating a decade-long partnership to provide youth nationwide with opportunities to explore, create and record music—all for free and under…

In the Mix: Sales of Digital Mixers for Live Performance Bounce Back

A segment of MI hit particularly hard during the pandemic and COVID-related restrictions on large, in-person gatherings, digital mixing consoles have been gaining momentum as venues of all…

2022 MMR Dealers' Choice Award Winners at the 2023 NAMM Show

A number of 2022 MMR Dealers' Choice Award Recipients are on-hand in Anaheim to receive their trophies at the 2023 NAMM Show.

AIMM 25th Anniversary Celebration at the 2023 NAMM Show

On the evening of Wednesday, April 12 The Alliance of Independent Music Merchats (AIMM) celebrated the organization's quarter-century milestone with an event including performances, discussions, speeches, and plenty…

Make Music Day Returns June 21 in Worldwide Celebration of Music

Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, has announced the return of its vast program with over 4,000 live, free…

Importadora Karma Announced as Official Distributor of EAW Products in the Mexico Region

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) announces its newest distributor: Importadora Karma SA de CV (IKA).

Neumann Unveils the MT 48 Audio Interface

Neumann is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever audio interface, the MT 48.

New Taylor 400 Series Sunburst Guitars

Taylor® Guitars brings an eye-catching new aesthetic to its highly regarded rosewood/spruce 400 Series.

QSC Launches Firmware v3.0 for its Acclaimed TouchMix-30 Pro Digital Mixer

QSC is pleased to introduce a major firmware v3.0 update to its highly acclaimed TouchMix-30 Pro digital mixer.

Adam Jones Unveils 'The Berserker' Epiphone Les Paul,

For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design.

NAMM’s Annual Meeting of the Members Welcomes Eight New Board Members

On January 24, at the Annual Meeting of Members of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), eight new board members were elected to the organization’s Board of…

Peter Schmitt of Schmitt Music: ‘To Better Serve the Customer’

Midwest MI retail powerhouse Schmitt Music has undergone some significant changes in recent years.

'The Complete Warm-Up for Band, a Fundamentals Book' by Carol Brittin Chambers & Tyler Arcari

Excelcia Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of The Complete Warm-Up for Band, A Modular Approach to Fundamental Development, written by prominent composers, clinicians and music…

Roland Announces JC-120 Jazz Chorus Roland 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar Amplifier

Roland announces the JC-120 Jazz Chorus Roland 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, a commemorative version of the iconic JC-120 guitar amplifier.

Schmitt Music to Host Grand Opening of Flagship Store and HQ in Bloomington

Schmitt Music Company has announced the Nov. 1 public grand opening of its new flagship retail showroom and office at 7800 Picture Drive in Bloomington, the former home of…

National Association for Music Education Launches Fiscal Year—and School Year—with Renewed Advocacy Efforts and Coalition-Building

This fall, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of…

Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable & Arranger Keyboards Remain a Growth Category in 2022

Small, feature-rich, versatile – portable and arranger keyboards provide serious “bang for the buck” and are a vital component in many performing and composing musicians’ arsenals.

The NAMM Oral History Program Captures 5,000th Interview

The NAMM Oral History Program celebrated a milestone this week: the release of the program’s 5,000th interview.

Jackson Introduces the American Series Soloist SL3

Jackson® marks a long-awaited homecoming with the launch of the American Series Soloist™ SL3, a high-performance American-made flagship electric guitar, crafted for speed and produced for the heaviest and fastest…

New Premium Privia Digital Pianos from Casio

Casio America, Inc. recently added three premium-level models — the PX-S7000, PX-S6000, and PX-S5000 — to its award-winning Privia PX-S family of digital pianos.

PMC's 'Lesson with a Master' Helps Students and Gives Back to Music Retailers

This year, Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) celebrated International Drum Month in May 2022 with the annual “Lesson with a Master” promotion through PlayDrums.com.

Technological and Creative Innovation to Be Celebrated at AES New York 2022

There are technologies now so foundational that they are indelibly integrated into audio production, and individuals so influential that they permanently advance the creative application of audio technology.

Von Frankenstein Monster Gear Unveils Jeff Loomis Signature String Sets for Electric Guitar

Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ introduces the Jeff Loomis Signature String Sets of nickel plated electric guitar strings, adding sheer force to an increasingly monstrous product catalog.

Eventide Releases Misha Instrument & Sequencer for Eurorack

Eventide Audio has announced immediate availability of Misha, a new type of instrument and sequencer that utilizes a unique, interval-based approach to playing and creating melodies.

Rapier Saffire 6 and 12 String Solid-bodied Electric Guitars

With a career legacy like Alan Entwistle, a genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories, who better to redesign the new generation…

The Fret-King Collection - NAMM Reveal

Since 1993, and the naissance of Fret-King® in California, the folks at Fret-King® have been listening to guitarists of all stripes, from the internationally renowned and famous, to…