EastWest launches MIDI guitar packs
Virtual instrument developer, EastWest, has teamed with Fishman, creator of the TriplePlay Wireless MIDI Guitar Controller, to develop a series of virtual instruments specifically for MIDI guitarists.
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Music China back for October
Music China has confirmed its return to Shanghai New International Expo Center on October 11th-14th 2017.
Joe Nichols Headlines Fundraiser on ISP Rig
Country radio station WYCD partnered with Vets Returning Home to host a fundraiser and concert featuring country star Joe Nichols, who used an ISP rig for the show.
D'Angelico Guitars Joins Leamy for #heplaysforme
D'Angelico Guitars has joined musician Chris Leamy’s musical movement #heplaysforme, a program in New York City that aims to raise awareness and funds for those in need.
Former TC exec joins Dynaudio
Danish speaker brand Dynaudio, has appointed former TC Group International export manager, Rune Jacobsen, as VP of sales.
Sweetwater Presents GearFest ’17
Sweetwater will present GearFest 2017, a celebration of musicians and the instruments and audio gear they use to make and record music, on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June…
Rosetti takes on Protec range
Rosetti has added exclusive UK and Ireland distribution of Protec bags and accessories.
Buffet Crampon USA Appoints Hadden as Brass Development Coordinator
Buffet Crampon USA has announced the appointment of John Hadden to the newly created position of brass development coordinator.
Trade Regrets: Joshua Harris
Joshua Harris, longtime webmaster for Timeless Communications, parent company of MMR, died April 19, 2017 after suffering a heart attack. He was 42.
Century Club: Celebrating MI Retailers Who Made it to the 100 Year Mark
Last year, MMR highlighted some of the oldest musical instrument suppliers in the country, noting the history of the brands which have passed the 100-year mark.
Anderson .Paak Joins SABIAN Artist Family
Anderson .Paak, a Grammy-nominated drummer, singer, and songwriter (among many other things), is now playing SABIAN Cymbals exclusively.
New EarthQuaker fuzz pedal erupts
EarthQuaker Devices, distributed in the UK by ADG, has launched its latest device, a fuzz pedal called The Erupter.
JBL launches songwriting competition
Harman’s JBL Professional has launched JBL Eon One Take UK, a major new uk songwriting competition.
Korg readies red SV1 launch
Announced at the recent Musikmesse, Korg's SV1 digital stage piano limited edition metallic red ships to UK dealers this week.
Yamaha Ensembles Take Home Eight Medals at 2017 WGI Championships
At this year’s Winter Guard International (WGI) Indoor Percussion & Winds World Championships, eight awards were earned by groups using solely Yamaha instruments.
Alfred Music's Manus Wins RPMDA's Dorothy Award
Alfred Music’s chief business development officer, Ron Manus, was the recipient of the 2017 Dorothy Award at the annual Retail Print Music Dealers Association (RPMDA) Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Radial ships Key-Largo interface
Radial Engineering is shipping its Key-Largo mixer and digital interface designed specifically for keyboard players.
UK set for Make Music Day
MI industry charity Music For All is staging a day of free music events across the UK on 21st June, called Make Music Day.
Roland Interactive Music Lab Featured in Paul Simon Exhibit
Roland has partnered with the Skirball Cultural Center to present a custom interactive music lab at the Paul Simon: Words & Music exhibition, which runs from April 27 through…
Countryman Microphones Prove Ideal for Flautist Torres
Nestor Torres, a flautist and musical icon in the jazz community, has announced that he has added the Countryman I2 Flute mic to his arsenal.
Upgrading the Upgrade: How 'Upgrade Your Sound' Continues to Expand in 2017
Perhaps the phrase ‘kid in a candy store’ comes to mind when imagining a musician browsing the national MI smorgasbord that is “Upgrade Your Sound.”
Tracktion releases MOK Waverazor
Tracktion Corporation has just released the MOK Waverazor - a virtual synth that splices waveforms to make new sounds.
Kaukis joins Adam Hall
Former Loud Technologies chief, John Kaukis, has joined the Adam Hall UK sales team as retail sales manager.
Moody's Revises GC's Outlook to Negative, S&P Global Downgrades Ratings
On April 12, Moody’s Investors Service revised the outlook on its B2 rating on Guitar Center (GC) to negative, suggesting it could downgrade that rating further into junk…
Donati and Lang headline DW tour
Drummers, Virgil Donati (Alan Holdsworth/Planet X) and Thomas Lang(Paul Gilbert/stOrk) will headline the DW TV Show tour, ponsored by DW Drums.
Klotz Appoints Forward Tech U.S. as Partner for the U.S. Market
Klotz Communications has announced the appointment of Forward Tech US as its new partner for the U.S. market. The appointment is with immediate effect.
AKG launching new studio phones line
Harman’s AKG brand is launching a new range of foldable studio headphones in June.
AKG launching Connected PA adaptor
Harman is launching the AKG MDAi CPA Connected PA microphone adaptor.
40 years of Boss history
MMR recently chatted with Boss/Roland US guitar product manager Jeff Slingluff to get the skinny on Boss’ compact pedals’ 40th anniversary and why players and dealers, alike, continue to embrace the products.
Heid Music Gives $20,000 Boost to Wisconsin School Music Programs
Heid Music provided a $20,000 boost to Wisconsin school music programs in March with its sixth annual Music in our Schools Month giveaway, The Big 10+ Contest, and inaugural Music Matters Initiative, a donation matching…