New GC in Columbia, S.C.
Guitar Center recently announced the grand opening of its newest retail location, a state-of-the-art musical instrument and technology center covering 12,000 square feet in Columbia, South Carolina. The grand opening…
MMR Industry Record
2015 Music Products Industry Archive
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Gibson Brands Acquires HarmonyCentral.com
Gibson Brands has acquired HarmonyCentral.com. According to Gibson CEO and chairman Henry Juszkiewicz, “The industry needs a neutral, entertaining, informative site where musicians can exchange opinions and knowledge, ask questions,…
Trade Regrets: Denver Spence
On April 12, MMR received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Denver Spence joined the music industry in 1968 after having been involved with his school marching bands and school…
Is the Price Right?
Do music instrument manufacturers sacrifice quality and profits by going green? This is a two-pronged question that is becoming imperative as more and more companies seek to become environmentally friendly…
Drum Workshop’s Chris Lombardi
One of the more significant events in the world of MI in 2015 was the announcement in early January that Fender’s subsidiary, KMC Music, had sold its drum and percussion…
OMG Turns 25
On OMG Music’s homepage, the following is emblazoned in big, white, bold lettering: “Delivering the most respected names in music retail accessories, all at manufacturer direct pricing, since 1990.” It…
Bronen’s Music: A Centennial Celebration
It all began in 1915 with a Polish immigrant named Benjamin Bronen, his wife Rose Bronen, and their three sons – Murray, and twins Jack and Sidney. Benjamin Bronen opened…
Why Trade Shows Matter
In the summer of 2013 the Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC) canceled its scheduled September trade show and closed its doors. A forty-one year old fraternity of musical instrument…
Five Things You Must Know About Instagram
Instagram has exploded in popularity in recent years and can represent an amazing opportunity for your business. But before you jump on the bandwagon, there are some things you must…
The Case for the Airline Case
What does the Federal Aviation Administration have to do with the MI business? More than you might think. Most times when I’m getting on a plane going to or coming…
Music Sales swoops for Carisch
The Music Sales Group has bought Italian printed music business Carisch from the Monzino Group.
If it Matters to Them, Shouldn't it Matter to You?
It became pretty clear, fairly early on in the process of compiling information for this year’s “Green Issue,” that the subjects of “environmentally sound business practices,” “going green,” “reducing one’s…
Roland Supports National Autism Awareness Day
As part of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2, 2015, Roland U.S. joined thousands of landmarks, religious institutions, businesses, and communities in more than 130 countries, as Autism Speaks,…
DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, and Sound Devices to Host Second Sound Summit Event
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Ballroom on the west side of downtown Chicago, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, and Sound Devices will host the Sound Summit,…
Full Compass Names Livezey Vice President
Full Compass Systems has announced that Cristin Livezey has expanded her role to vice president of Finance and Procurement. In addition to managing the company’s financial accounting, Cristin will now…
Line 6 Names Ryle President
Line 6, Inc. has announced Marcus Ryle has assumed the role of president, effective April 1, 2015. His appointment completes some planned organizational changes following the purchase last year by…
Yamaha Forms Professional Audio Division
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that it is forming the Professional Audio division to provide a stronger, more unified presence in the live sound, recording, and sound installation…
Orange Amplification Sponsors Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2015
For the fourth consecutive year, Orange Amplification will be the headline sponsors of The Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2015, in association with World Of Warships. The awards will take place at…
TMP Pro Adds DUBS Acoustic Filters to Pro Audio Lineup
TMP Pro Distribution announced an agreement with Doppler Labs, an NYC-based tech startup, to be the exclusive pro audio distributor for their DUBS Acoustic Filters, across the United States.DUBS Acoustic…
Warwick Handling European Distribution for Aquila
As of March 1st, renowned ukulele strings producer Aquila Strings has entered into an exclusive European distribution product through Warwick/D-Distribution.
Visual Sound is Now Truetone
After 20 years of innovation in the music products industry, Visual Sound is changing its name to Truetone. Company president and founder, Bob Weil, explains why:“The name of the company…
Reinhardt Joins Music for All as Marketing Coordinator
Music for All has added Kathryn Reinhardt to its Indianapolis staff as marketing coordinator. Reinhardt joins Music for All having served as a media specialist for several globally recognized public…
Brothers Gow Fly With Chauvet
Brothers Gow has done over 500 live shows since the quintet was formed in Flagstaff, Arizona in late 2007, and it’s safe to say that no two performances have ever…
Jersey Surf Drum Corps Chooses Yorkville for Sound Stadium PA Solution
When Mount Holly New Jersey’s Jersey Surf needed to build a system for their World Class Drum Corps, they looked to Yorkville Sound’s Paraline Series cabinets for a solution, and…
AM&S Promotes McDougall to National Sales Manager
American Music and Sound (AM&S) has announced the promotion of Kris McDougall to the position of national sales manager, transducer products.McDougall is an accomplished sales professional with nearly a decade…
Manhasset Receives Green Manufacturing Award
The Association of Washington Business (AWB), which serves as the state’s Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturing and Technology Association, announced their selections for manufacturing excellence for 2014 and Manhasset…
Renkus-Heinz Appoints GP Marketing
Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of GP Marketing as the company's new representatives for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.Based in Redmond, WA, GP Marketing was founded by industry veteran Gary…
Katherine Weintraub Wins ISSAC; Chooses P. Mauriat Master-97A
Out of a variety of first prize P. Mauriat saxophones to choose from, competition winner, Katherine Weintraub, chose the new Master-97A.“It’s always an honor to sponsor the competition in the…
Yamaha Helps Take On Type 1 Diabetes
For the seventh consecutive year, Yamaha Cares participated in the Southern California Half Marathon and 5K races to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County for Type 1…
MMR’s Davis Contributes to Who’s on First
Retired MMR publisher Sid Davis was a contributor to a recent book published by SABR (Society of American Baseball Research), Who’s on First: Replacement Players in World War II, covering major…
Row-Loff Production's Blast Off Series
Row-Loff presents two new packages for your beginning percussionists.Metal Worx - A collection of 4 Grade I-II metal trash can and bucket pieces. Item#BOS015 $25.00Bucket Worx - A collection of…
Behringer Motör 49 and Motör 61
With 61 and 49 keys respectively, the Motör 61 and Motör 49 combine all the features of a professional-quality keyboard controller, plus separate banks of nine touch-sensitive motorized faders and…
HK Audio Lucas Nano 600
Lucas Nano 600 is the world's first crossover PA. The Lucas Nano 600 relies on a pair of small, powerful (up to 123 dB) back-saving satellite speakers for the high…
Turbosound iX Series
Equipped with an onboard two-channel digital mixer fully remote controllable via dedicated iPhone / iPad app or locally via dedicated LCD-based user interface, the iX12 and iX15 speakers also feature…
KORG INC and Noritake Co., Limited Release Vacuum Tube: the Nutube
KORG INC and Noritake Co., Limited are proud to announce the successful development of Nutube, a new miniaturized and high performance tube. In cooperation with Noritake Itron Corporation, KORG INC.…
Apogee Groove
Apogee introduces the Apogee Groove™ – a new portable USB DAC and headphone amp for listening to music on your Mac or PC. Built upon Apogee’s 30-year history of award-winning…
Intellitouch PT10C Chromatic Tuner
Intellitouch Tuners have always been known for their tuning precision and now the folks at OnBoard Research have included a precision digital clock into the new PT10C Tuner. This feature…
JodyJazz JET Tenor Model
JodyJazz Inc have announced the introduction of a new saxophone mouthpiece model, the new JET Tenor. An addition to their extremely successful JET Series of mouthpieces, the new JodyJazz JET…
Airturn PED
The AirTurn PED is the perfect controller for Bluetooth SMART READYequipped Mac, PC, iPad or Android Tablet. Music reading, scrolling lyrics or guitar tabs, teleprompting, slide presentations, instrument effects or…