SSL Duality Expands Horizons At Robert Lang Studios
Robert Lang Studios is a two-room facility serving the Seattle and North Western U.S. creative community with a storied history as a creative space for groups such as Nirvana, the…
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2014 Music Products Industry Archive
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GC Pro Helps DCP Productions On The Road
Don Cherel, the founder and director/producer with DCP Productions, created the iconic Motorcycle Money Man for commercial client GEICO, along with spots for Planet Fitness, the Washington Nationals MLB team…
Zelinsky Announces Partnership with Guitars for Vets
Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars, in conjunction with Guitars for Vets (G4V), a non-profit organization that provides free guitars and lessons to veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), announced…
Jupiter 8 App-based DSPs and ARC-WEB Powers Corner Entertainment
Corner Entertainment is a recently opened entertainment establishment located in Houston, Texas. It features a restaurant (Corner Table) a bar/nightclub (The Oak Bar), and a second wine and mixed drinks…
Paul McCartney Adopts Avid Everywhere for ‘Out There’ Tour
Avid® recently announced that music legend Paul McCartney has embraced Avid Everywhere™ to support his “Out There” tour. Industry-standard Avid VENUE live sound and Pro Tools® audio production solutions, from…
Studio One is First Call for Ellefson
When he’s not working with metal giants Megadeth, internationally acclaimed bassist David Ellefson keeps busy with an impressive range of his own projects. His DAW of choice for these projects…
SKB Announces New Canadian Partnership
SKB Corporation has welcomed SF Marketing Inc. (SFM) Dorval, Quebec, as their new Canadian distributor of SKB cases. SFM has been providing professional quality products and services to the live…
Zildjian Sponsors 10th Year of Berklee Artist-in-Residence Program
Zildjian and the Berklee College of Music recently concluded the 10th year of the Armand Zildjian Artist in Residence Program. This year’s guest Zildjian artist was Gospel drumming phenom and…
Little Kids Rock Honors Joan Jett at Annual Benefit
Little Kids Rock recently hosted its sixth annual Little Kids Rock Benefit, this year honoring Joan Jett and her music. The annual event, presented in 2014 by Guitar Center and…
Hal Leonard Hosts John Williams
On Friday, October 3, John Williams made his first visit to the corporate headquarters of Hal Leonard Corporation – his longtime music print publisher.The relationship between Mr. Williams and Hal…
JAM Industries Buys Davitt & Hanser Distribution
Hanser Music Group has confirmed the sale of its distribution business, Davitt & Hanser, to JAM Industries. The transaction, completed on October 6th, is said to allow Hanser Music Group…
Registration Open for 2015 NAMM Show
Registration opened on October 1, 2014 for NAMM members planning to attend the 2015 NAMM Show. The world’s largest trade-only event for the music products industry returns to the Anaheim…
Peavey Reorganizes Manufacturing Under New Globalization Plan
Peavey Electronics Corporation recently announced that the company is reorganizing its worldwide manufacturing assets as part of a new globalization plan to ensure continued growth worldwide. The reorganization includes focusing…
The Re-Shoring Myth
A few weeks ago, Peavey Electronics announced that they were “reorganizing manufacturing” under a new globalization plan (reported on page 6 of this issue). There are many facets to this…
D’Addario on MSNBC’s ‘Born in the USA’
On October 30th, MSNBC’s regular "Born In The USA" segment featured Jim D’Addario of D’Addario & Co.The interview took place took place at approximately 11:45 am via Skype in Jim’s…
Music Group Names Kathuria Sr. Manager
Music Group has appointed Karan Kathuria to the post of Senior Manager, Professional Division for Asia Pacific, which includes the key business segments of China and India. Karan will report…
Trade Regrets: Al C. Rinaldi
Legendary Philadelphia-based piano retailer Al Rinaldi passed away on October 30th, 2014.The first-ever recipient of the Steinway Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, Rinaldi was actually turned down when he initially…
Univ. of Louisville Cardinal Marching Band Receives Donation of 30 B&S Trumpets
Members of the University of Louisville Cardinal Marching Band were pleasantly surprised this week to be presented with a very generous donation of 30 B&S trumpets. The benefactors are Dr.…
Trade Regrets: Stephen J. Russo
Stephen J. Russo, 79, of Princeton Junction, New Jersey and owner of Russo Music Center, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Capital…
Trade Regrets: Patrick Stansfield
Patrick Stansfield, 70, tour manager for Neil Diamond, the Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Grateful Dead, Santana, Tina Turner, and scores of others, passed in the early…
CHAUVET DJ Introduces EZgobo
Now DJs and mobile entertainers can add the visual excitement and impact of gobos to any event even when power outlets aren’t readily accessible, thanks to the new EZgobo projector…
SSL Duality At Legendary Robert Lang Studios In Seattle
Robert Lang Studios is a two-room facility serving the Seattle and North Western U.S. creative community with a storied history as a creative space for groups, such as Nirvana, the…
SSL Duality Expands Horizons At Legendary Robert Lang Studios In Seattle
Robert Lang Studios is a two-room facility serving the Seattle and North Western U.S. creative community with a storied history as a creative space for groups, such as Nirvana, the…
ADJ Plans New Product Showcase & Live Learning Tour Ahead of the Busy Holiday Party Season
ADJ Lighting has just announced three dates for their upcoming New Products Showcase and Live Learning Seminar events in the metro New York City area. The company will focus on…
Studio One and Megadeth's David Ellefson
When he’s not working with metal giants Megadeth, internationally acclaimed bassist David Ellefson keeps busy with an impressive range of his own projects. His DAW of choice for these projects…
Paul McCartney Adopts Avid Everywhere for Historic “Out There” Tour
Avid® announced that music legend Paul McCartney has embraced Avid Everywhere™ to support his “Out There” tour. Industry-standard Avid VENUE live sound and Pro Tools® audio production solutions, from the…
Trade Regrets: Stanley Jay
On Wednesday, October 22, MMR was inundated with emails from individuals sharing the sad news that noted guitar/fretted instrument expert and dealer Stanley Jay had passed away.In 1971, along with his good friend Hap…
SKB Announces New Canadian Partnership
SKB Corporation has welcomed SF Marketing Inc. (SFM) Dorval, Quebec, as their new Canadian distributor of SKB cases. SFM has been providing professional quality products and services to the live entertainment…
Hal Leonard to Distribute Apogee Pro Audio Interfaces
Recent talks between Hal Leonard Corporation and Apogee Electronics, an industry leader in digital audio recording technology, have culminated in a new distribution deal for the MI and pro audio…
Faber Announces Publishing Partnership with Lang Lang to be Distributed by Alfred
Alfred Music recently announced the USA launch of mastering the piano, the first series of books from Faber Music as part of their major new piano program: Lang Lang Piano Academy.…
Trade Regrets: Paul Craft
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Paul Craft passed away this past Saturday at the age of 76.Prior to hitting his stride as a songwriter, he ran Paul Craft’s Music and…
Hurley and Fender Present ‘Strat: 60 Years of the Stratocaster’
Through a unique blend of artists and musicians – including Donald Edward Hardy, Brandon Boyd, Thomas Campbell, Johnny Marr and Shawn Stussy – Hurley and Fender® will recognize the unparalleled…
Little Kids Rock to Honor Joan Jett at Annual Benefit
Little Kids Rock will host its sixth annual Little Kids Rock Benefit, honoring Joan Jett and her music. The annual event, this year presented by Guitar Center and produced by…
Zildjian Sponsors 10th Year of Berklee Artist-in-Residence Program with Aaron Spears
Zildjian and the Berklee College of Music recently concluded the 10th year of the Armand Zildjian Artist in Residence Program. This year’s guest Zildjian artist was Gospel drumming phenom and…
Grover Pro Announces Partnership With Hammerax
Grover Pro Percussion Inc., Massachusetts-based leaders in high-quality professional percussion products, has reached an agreement with Hammerax® which grants them exclusive rights to worldwide distribution."I have admired the Grover brand…
Kidzrock Fills Education Gap
Rock band programs for teens and pre-teens have been popping up all over the country ever since the release of the movie School of Rock in 2002. Music studio owners…
Waller Leaves Orange Amplification
After 12 years at Orange and 10 years as managing director, Damon Waller has decided to stand down as MD in order to explore personal business goals.
Omacro Boasts Expanded Features and New Members
Following a strong Summer NAMM debut, Omacro has been bringing big MI brands onto their one-of-a-kind product and pricing communication network. Director of Client Success Dana Soza has been working…