Roland Announces Major Expansion of Roland Cloud
Roland today announced the largest expansion yet to Roland Cloud, the company’s evolving cloud-based platform offering more than 50 authentic Roland software synthesizers and sound libraries.
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inMusic Acquires Drum Software Instrument BFD
inMusic has announced the acquisition of BFD from London-based tech company, FXpansion.
Roland Offers Free Unlocked Version of 4XCAMERA App for iOS
Roland is making all in-app purchases of its 4XCAMERA app for iOS free for a limited time as part of its #RolandAtHome initiative to inspire creativity during these times.
Roland Announces Expansion to Roland Cloud Academy Categories
Roland has officially announced new categories of Roland Cloud Academy. Roland Cloud Academy, an online learning platform for Roland product owners around the world, offers free music and…
Roland Launches SP Sample Social Contest #SPBeatTape for 404 Day
Roland has announced the #SPBeatTape social campaign as part of 404 Day, celebrating the Hip-Hop beat scene. #SPBeatTape is a global beat making contest centered around Roland's SP family of powered portable samplers, such as the current model Roland…
How Rehearsal Studios Can Boost MI Retail
As music recording began moving into the DIY realm 30-some-odd years ago, MI retail responded by establishing its own footprint in that category.
The New MIDI 2.0 Creates MI Retail Opportunities
When MIDI – Musical Instrument Digital Interface – first came on the scene in 1983, it ushered in a revolution that essentially merged the ideas of musical instruments…
Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Announces 2019 Grants
The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation announced at its December 2019 Trustee meeting that it awarded 52 grants to Lehigh Valley and national organizations in 2019.
The 2020 NAMM Show
Over 2,000 exhibitors representing 7,000 brands were visited by 115,888 attendees (roughly in keeping with 2019’s tally of 115,301).
Guitar Center Announces Inaugural Partnership with the 2020 Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week
Guitar Center has announced its partnership with the 2020 Winter Music Conference (WMC) and Miami Music Week (MMW), as the official music instrument retailer of the world-renowned electronic…
36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors
The NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Inductees
TECnology Hall of Fame founder George Petersen and the NAMM TEC Committee have announced seven defining audio products and innovations as the newest entrants to the prestigious TECnology…
Danley Jericho Serves Impressive Intelligibility at Roland-Garros
For the 2019 tournament, two Danley J3-94 Jericho Horn supported by four Danley THmini15 subwoofers covered Court Philippe-Chatrier’s seating cleanly and with unprecedented intelligibility.
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…
Roland’s AE-01 Aerophone Mini
The AE-01 Aerophone mini digital wind instrument from Roland eliminates complicated fingerings and difficult breath control with this easy-to-learn instrument featuring BluetoothMIDI and Audio connectivity.
‘Hey, Mr. DJ, Put a Record On…’ The DJ Mixer Market in 2019
In this issue’s supplier roundtable we speak with individuals representing five of the most sought-after and innovative brands in this world to learn about what’s hot, what’s on…
Hal Leonard’s Larry Morton
In late June of this year, it was officially announced that longtime Hal Leonard CEO Keith Mardak would be stepping down, with Larry Morton assuming the titles of…
Roland Debuts iOS App for Professional-Grade Video Creation
Roland has announced its latest tool to simplify professional-quality video production: the 4XCamera Maker App.
2019 Holiday Buying Guide
Before the holiday madness hits this November and December (or sooner!), start planning out your inventory for the fall and winter with MMR’s annual Holiday Buying Guide. Sorted…
Music China Provides Multifunctional Platform for Chinese and International Brands
Music China is drawing closer and as the exhibition space fills up, the show looks forward to welcoming both exhibitors and visitors to the fairground at the Shanghai…
Roland Showcases TR-808 Drum Machine on 808 Day
Roland is showcasing its TR-808 as part of 808 Day, the global music community’s annual salute to the world-famous drum machine.
Charis Bible College Opens Auditorium Equipped With KLANG Monitoring
For the design and installation of the 150,000-square-foot Auditorium’s audio, video, and lighting systems, Charis once again turned to Franktown, Colorado-based HOW systems integrator AcousTech, which installed three…
TEC Nominees Announced at Summer NAMM
On July 18 at Summer NAMM, the 35th Annual TEC Awards celebrated the pro audio and sound production nominees across the 23 Technical Achievement and eight Creative Achievement…
'Home of Drums' Musikmesse 2020
The international drum industry is launching an innovative meet-up concept for drummers and percussionists from all parts of the world: Home of Drums will combine product presentations, knowledge…
Great and Small: Guitar Amplifier Footprints Shrink, While Functionality Expands
In an issue from a few years past, MMR specifically shone a light on so-called “lunchbox amplifiers” – truly diminutive units that can fit in a courier bag,…
Willis Music at 120
On April 1 of this year, one of our industry’s oldest and most respected retailers turned 120 years old. Since 1899, Willis Music Company has remained family owned…
Roland and BPM Supreme Introduce Serato x Roland TR-SYNC ‘READY’ Tracks
Roland Corporation and BPM Supreme announced today a partnership that will include Serato x Roland TR-SYNC “READY” tracks within BPM Supreme’s vast music library. Labeled “TR-READY” tracks, each…
Roland Hosting Jim Brickman’s West-Coast Songwriters Bootcamp in August
Roland has announced that it will host the upcoming West-Coast edition of the Brickman Bootcamp For Songwriters in Los Angeles, August 1-4, 2019.
All the World’s a Stage: The Digital Stage Piano Market
Stage digital pianos differ from home digital consoles or portable digital keyboards – as you’d likely expect. Aside from differences in construction and appearance, these instruments need to…
Music China 2019 to Combat Slower Economy by Facilitating Music Trade on a Bigger Scale
While China continues to fight back against its slowing economy with significant tax cuts and ambitious growth targets, a number of the country’s markets are still drawing more…