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2016 Music Products Industry Archive

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Manhasset Stands Feature New Colorful Packaging

Manhasset Stands have announced that new color cartons will be used for their single cartons for the majority of their music stand models.  “We are very pleased to offer our…

Légère is Giving Five Schools 20 Limited Edition Mouthpiece Kits

At Légère we believe great education builds great musicians and for students to reach their full their full potential, they need the right equipment.  To show our support for students, Légère is…

Hal Leonard Launches Enhanced Dealer Access Website

Hal Leonard has launched an enhanced and redesigned mobile-friendly dealer access website specific for their retailers.

D’Addario String Recycling at XPoNential Music Fest

D’Addario is proud to provide two string recycling boxes backstage at WXPN/Philadelphia’s XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru this year–allowing all the artists to deposit their used strings on site.

Supro adds new amp duo

JHS has expanded its Supro amp range again with two new additions.

Audio firms team up for training event

Audio-Technica – UK distributor for Apart Audio – is holding a training event in conjunction with AV distributor Leisuretec on 28th July. 

Minimoog makes a comeback

Moog Music has resumed production of the Minimoog Model D synthesizer after more than 30 years.

The story of Gretsch

MMR’s May issue “Century Club” story highlighted several venerable MI companies on the basis of their unbroken history of family ownership. But there’s another manufacturer that holds the distinction of…

Now Marshall starts record label

Marshall’s latest diversification has seen it announce the creation of its own record label.

D’Addario Appoints Hickman European Marketing Manager

D’Addario has announced the appointment of Matthew Hickman as a new member of their international team as D’Addario’s European marketing manager, reporting directly to Simon Turnbull, managing director of D’Addario…

Cosmic Truss Names Saghbazarian Sales Manager

Cosmic Truss has announced the appointment of Paul Saghbazarian as their new sales manager, who will be working directly with Cosmic Truss brand director, David Park.

Renkus-Heinz Names Mantovani Engineering Manager

Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of Alberto Mantovani to the position of engineering manager.

BandLab acquires rival Composr service

BandLab, a global, cloud-based platform for iOS, Android and the web where users can create, collaborate and share their music, has acquired rival service, Composr.

HK upgrades active cabs

HK Audio’s Premium PR:O PA enclosures now features five new active full range cabinets, all featuring advanced DSP technology. 

Beach Boys guitarist gets Italia signature model

Italia guitars has brought out a signature 12-string from Beach Boys guitarist, Jeffery Foskett.

More DR from B&M

Barnes and Mullins has added to its UK exclusive DR Strings offering. 

Samson to Upgrade Distribution and Corporate Operations

Samson Technologies will relocate its 100,000 sq ft distribution center to the Los Angeles, California area to increase efficiency and improve its supply chain management.

Top MI Companies, Area Businesses Host Battle of the Bands July 21

Music & Arts, Woodwind & Brasswind, and Fender, will partner with local businesses, Flying Dog Brewery and Champion Billiards Sports Bar, to host the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands…

ROUNDTABLE: FX pedal market

We got together a number of guitar and bass FX pedal suppliers to discuss the current state of the market.

PLASA adds to seminar line-up

PLASA has announced more seminar sessions in the run up to this year’s show 2016 (18th-20th September, London Olympia). 

Peavey launches USB mixer in UK

B&M has added the Peavey PV 20 USB to its expanding catalogue of Peavey Pro Audio gear. 

The Design Oasis Expands Looks at Purple Hatters Ball with Rogue R1 FX-B

The Design Oasis supplied Chauvet Professional Rogue R1 FX-B LED fixtures for the 9th annual Purple Hatters Ball in Florida.

Antelope adds portable recording pair

Antelope Audio has launched its Zen Tour and Goliath multi-channel interfaces, which are both now shipping to the company’s global dealer network.

New Fret-King finishes available

JHS’ Fret-King Black Label Range has added new finishes to two of its most popular models. 

JHS adds portable PA duo to Kinsman range

Having already produced a range of Kinsman electric acoustic and bass amplification and launching a pair of affordable, user-friendly Kinsman mixing desks last year, JHS has now added two portable multi-purpose…

Danelectro launches four new models

Celebrating 60 years of guitar building, iconic guitar manufacturer Danelectro has added four new models to its range.

Aquila pioneers new classical string tech

Aquila has added to its string range with new additions to its Red Series and new packs designed for alternative tunings for classical guitar. 

Fender unveils Flea signature bass

Fender is releasing a signature bass made in collaboration with Red Hot Chilli Peppers bassist, Flea. 

KMC inks global Daisy Rock deal

Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, the pioneering line of guitars aimed exclusively at the female market, has signed a new global licensing agreement with KMC Music.

The Once and Future Story of The Gretsch Company

MMR’s May issue “Century Club” story highlighted several venerable MI companies on the basis of their unbroken history of family ownership. But there’s another manufacturer that holds the distinction of…

Three Ways to Keep Students Engaged Over the Summer

If you think about it, it’s not hard to relate to what happens to school students over the summer.

The Old Stomping Ground

Guitar and bass FX pedal suppliers discuss the market.Now available in a multitude of sizes and configurations, providing innumerable options for sound manipulation, effects pedals – “stompboxes” – are part of nearly…

The GluBoost Bond

A man, his guitar, and his build and repair products. Rick Rosenberg of GluBoost shares how big love for his guitar changed the course of his company’s trajectory, and his…

Sweet Philly Soul

As the fifth most populous city in America and the second largest on the East Coast, Philadelphia is an economic and cultural force. Additionally the city’s rich musical history –…

Pearl River Group At 60

The world’s largest piano supplier looks towards the future.

String Swing Keyboard Hanger System

The Keyboard Hanger System by String Swing USA is a convenient package designed to allow you to display a keyboard anywhere on the wall. The hangers are fully adjustable to…

Gator Cases Speaker Tote Series

Gator Cases has released a new series of lightweight speaker tote bags designed for the hottest compact speaker cabinets on the market.

Chauvet Hurricane Haze 1D

Lighting users know the impact that haze and fog atmospheres can have on creating dynamic and dramatic lightscapes. The Chauvet DJ line of Hurricane haze and fog machines includes models…

Play the Drums A New Beginning Drum Set Approach

Alfred Music announces the release of Play the Drums by London-based educator and performer Felipe Drago. Play the Drums presents a new approach to learning the drum set for beginners,…

Legator Ninja 200-SE Fanned Fret Guitar Line

Legator presents the Special Edition Series Fanned Fret guitar line.