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Trade Regrets: Betty Meyer

Betty Sue Meyer, vice president and co-founder of Meyer Music, passed away on August 23.

TASCAM Joins with 'Funk Not Fight'

Today, there are too many occurrences of violence at all age levels. To help counter this disturbing trend, bass guitarist /singer-songwriter / record producer and funk innovator Bootsy…

Three New Guitar FX Pedals from Colortone

Colortone is proud to announce availability of a tempting trio of new guitar pedal products — namely, LO-FI DELAY, a grainy, analogue tape-sounding, dub-style delay rebuilt from the…

DMI-KLANG Heats Up IEM Mixes On Burna Boy’s Stadium Tour

With more than 19 million monthly listeners on Spotify, not to mention over 300 million streams of his song “Last Last” alone, Nigeria’s Burna Boy—née Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu—is…

Universal Audio Releases New Apollo Twin X USB Audio Interface

Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, and UA microphones, is proud to release…

Native Instruments Releases Traktor X1 MK3 DJ Controller

To kick off a series of new product releases this fall, Native Instruments has announced the new Traktor X1 MK3 DJ controller, a compact, modular controller for modern…

Allen & Heath's New CQ Series Speeds Up the Mix for Musicians and Engineers

Allen & Heath has unveiled its new CQ series, a trio of compact digital mixers for musicians and bands, audio engineers, home producers, small venues, and AV installers,…

NAMM Announces the Creation of Member Services

In August, NAMM, the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization representing the $17 billion music industry, introduced Member Services, a strategic initiative to elevate the value and benefits…

Los Chicos del Coro: Lighting Designer Juanjo Llorens Illuminates the Award-winning Musical with Cameo

The Spanish musical "Los Chicos del Coro" (The Choir Boys) production is based on the Oscar-winning film "The Children of Monsieur Mathieu" and premiered at the Teatro La…

Fender Unveils New Additions to the California Series Acoustic Guitars

The Santa Fe Opera Re-Imagines ‘Orfeo’ Opera Production with Lectrosonics Wireless

Throw away your stereotypical stuffy ideas about opera. The Santa Fe Opera is no ordinary opera company, and the company’s home, the open-air Crosby Theatre, is no ordinary…

Peavey Opens Multifunctional Showroom in Bali

Peavey Electronics® announces the opening of its state-of-the-art showroom in Bali, Indonesia.

Girl Named Tom Takes to The Road with Sennheiser EW-DX

When pop music siblings Girl Named Tom — Bekah, Josh and Caleb Liechty — first set out in 2019 they would travel from city to city and gig…

22live Sets Out its Stall as Australian Pink Floyd Hit Winning Formula with Martin Audio

Last Autumn Martin Audio partner, 22live, completed its first full production tour, with arguably the greatest cover band on the road today.

Osceola County School for the Arts’ Jazz Band Turns to MXL Microphones for Musical Performances, Recordings, and More

A premiere public arts school in the greater Orlando area and a US News & World Reports top ranked high school, Osceola County School for the Arts (OSCA)…

Alfred Music to Be Exclusive Distributor of Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC

Alfred Music has annoucned that they have signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC. 

Keeping Time with Denver’s Rupp’s Drums

In late October of last year, Alex Simpson, owner of independent drum retailer Rupp’s Drums, closed on the purchase of 2045 S Holly St. in Denver, the property…

Succeed by Going Above and Beyond

This issue of MMR – much like many August (sometimes July!) editions in my tenure with the magazine – focuses on the relationship between MI retailers and suppliers…

The Real ‘Influencers’: Tapping Into the Purchasing Power of Music Educators

Surely all readers of MMR – reps for MI brands, individual retailers, administrators – recognize that young and new music students are a key engine driving our industry.

Juanes Signature Stratocaster & Accessories Collection

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Juanes Stratocaster® guitar, a collaboration with multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy® award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and philanthropist, Juanes.

MIC Announces 2023 Masterbuilt and Custom Shop Collections from Fender, Jackson, Charvel, and Gretsch

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC)  – alongside the Fender Custom Shop, the Jackson Custom Shop, the Charvel Custom Shop and the Gretsch Custom Shop – announces the launch…

Crest Audio Unveils Enhanced ClimateGuard Series Speakers for Exceptional Performance in Extreme Weather Conditions

Crest Audio®, a subsidiary of Peavey Electronics®, launches the new ClimateGuard™ series speakers.

RG Jones and Henley Festival Celebrate 40 Years of Partnership with Innovative Rise Stage

Henley Festival, renowned for its refinement and elegance, made a triumphant return this year, commemorating a significant milestone.

Introducing Pearl River Guitars to Nashville, Music City, USA

Sherry Carlisle Smith, respected owner/operator of SCE Group, a prominent booking and promotion agency in Nashville, is well-versed in the city’s music scene.

Martin Audio's Maureen ‘Mo’ Hayes Signs Off

One of the pro-audio industry’s most enduring and endearing characters signs off her last press release and says farewell to the workforce at the end of this month.

Martin Audio MLA Delivers Another Sonic Masterpiece for BST Hyde Park

Following significant upgrades to the Great Oak Stage in 2022, American Express presents BST Hyde Park relaxed comfortably into its new setting this year.

Martin Audio MLA Prevents Sound Escape at Crowded 'Japan Jam 2023'

After cancellations had been imposed on Japanese outdoor festivals with the outbreak of Covid-19—followed by restrictions (including masks to be worn)—finally this year all regulations were lifted, and…

Vater Drumsticks Welcomes Greyson Nekrutman

Greyson Nekrutman has been making huge waves in the drumming world and has become a fresh inspiration for drummers worldwide.

Forging Partnerships, Rather Than Merely Conducting Business

Investing in Employee Education at Sweetwater: Jeff Radke Discusses How Sweetwater University is a Cornerstone of the ‘Sweetwater Difference’

Initially formed nearly 25 years ago, Sweetwater University has evolved from a small group study session into an immersive, 13-week training initiative where employees receive in-depth education on…