Music Production Expo back next month
The Music Production Expo returns to the Emirates Stadium in North London on 20th-21st November.
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ROUNDTABLE: Digital Pianos and Keyboards
MMR recently spoke with representatives from nine key players in the digital pianos and keyboards product category – including suppliers of digital pianos, digital organs, hybrids, synthesizers, and controllers –…
ROLI acquires Blend, opens US office
ROLI, the London-based music creation startup, today announced the acquisition of Blend , a music collaboration platform founded at New York startup studio betaworks.
Roland Corporation U.S. Welcomes Home a Soldier
The staff at Roland Corporation U.S. participated in a special surprise homecoming at their headquarters in Los Angeles.
Sonic8 offers Antares ATG-1 in-store demos
Sonic8 is offering UK in-store demonstrations of the Antares ATG-1 Guitar Floor Processor.
Music China - This Week!
This year’s Music China is promised to be all-encompassing. Asia’s preeminent trade show, which will open next week from October 14 – 17, features 1,782 exhibitors from 30…
US DEALER FOCUS: Digital keyboard sales under pressure
We polled more than 300 US dealers to get their thoughts on the current state of the digital keyboard and piano market.
NAMM show floor reveals international growth
NAMM has revealed the floor plan for next year’s show and is promising the most international expo to date.
Roland E-A7 Expandable Arranger
Roland introduces the E-A7 Expandable Arranger, a fully featured, versatile arranger keyboard for musicians needing professional-grade sounds and authentic backing styles.
Piano & Keyboard Product Spread
PRINTHal Leonard Jazz & Blues Piano Methods and First 50 Christmas Carols You Should Play on the PianoHal Leonard has just released two new genre-specific methods for piano…
2016 NAMM Show Prepares For Largest Global Presence In Show’s History
The global music products industry can expect to see thousands of business opportunities and expanding member benefits on arrival to Anaheim for the 2016 NAMM Show.
Black & White and Zeros & Ones
Ongoing technological innovations continue to allow digital pianos & keyboards to create more “realistic” sounds and provide greater ease of use for the player.
Pro Audio’s Next Destination is Networking and Your Store is on the Way
This October 31st may just be another Halloween to you, but to a substantial slice of musicians out there it’s also the third day of the AES Show,…
Keys to Profit in 2015: Technological Innovations and Accessible Price Points Drive the Digital Keyboard Market
The results to this issue’s poll – sent out to over 300 MI dealers – fell mostly within expectations, though a few key (ha!) points stuck out as…
Scottish mini-chain expands with new store
Scottish indie, Kenny's Music is adding a fourth store to its mini-chain, opening in Aberdeen this week.
Roland Launches Online Lifestyle Merchandise Store
Roland Corporation U.S. has launched the Roland Merchandise Store:merch.rolandus.com, its first official online store for apparel and accessories.
RETAIL THERAPY: Selling the high-end
In the second part of his exclusive feature for MMR Global, in-store marketing expert and retail consultant Corin Birchall, one of the UK industry's foremost and experienced thought leaders on…
NAMM/Musikmesse Russia continues growth
This year’s NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound event saw a 12 per cent increase in attendance.
Largest NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia Yet
Russia’s only international music-trade exhibition featured more than 160 extensive business and public events programs that were highly received at NAMM Musikmesse Russia 2015 and Prolight + Sound…
ROLI adds to range with Seaboard Rise
ROLI has added to its range of quirky MIDI keyboards with the addition of a smaller version of the keyless controller, called the Seaboard Rise.
New European MD for Fender
Graeme Mathieson has taken over as Fender's new European MD.
KumbaYEAH! Acoustic Sales Continue to Set the Pace
With nearly half of the participants in our recent survey – sent out to over 400 MI retailers – reporting that acoustic guitar sales are “up,” and with…
Airturn TAP with Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger
The TAP BT-1 pairs AirTurn’s TAP Bluetooth wireless transceiver with the Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad for a reliable interface to tablets and computers for dozens of triggers.
Stomp The Band – Dressing Effects Pedals Creates an Aesthetic That’s Market-Ready
The overheated fine-art world is supposedly cooling off, with prices coming down off the blistering highs of recent years.
PMC Announces Board Appointment of Sarah Hagan, of Zildjian
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Hagan to its Advisory Board.
Roland Corporation New Hires
Roland Corporation U.S. announces several key changes to its sales team that will enable the company to offer more focused dealer support and new perspectives on product development.
German distribution deal for Seaboard
Sound Service European Music Distribution has taken over the exclusive distribution of quirky keyboard concept ROLI Seaboard instruments for Germany and Austria.
Roland Sponsors Guitar Center’s 27th Annual Drum-Off Search
Roland Corporation U.S. is a proud sponsor of Guitar Center’s 27th annual Drum-Off search for the next great drummer.
Summer NAMM 2015
“There was a lot of value for both exhibitors and retailers alike in Nashville – the NAMM Member companies came ready to do business,” notes NAMM president and…
Roland Further Expands U.S. Team
As part of its continued expansion, Roland Corporation U.S. has augmented its team with new appointments in sales, management, support and HR.Quynh (pronounced "Quinn") Nguyen has been appointed…