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2016 Music Products Industry Archive

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Gobi Stage Goes Rogue at Coachella With RK Diversified Entertainment

The Gobi Tent at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival flew 15 CHAUVET Rogue R2 Beam moving fixtures.

Guitar Center Professional Is an All-Around Resource for Hit Songwriter Skylar Grey

Skylar Grey, award winning songwriter, looks to GC Pro to source items for her tour and a vocal studio in her home. 

Theft at Gibson Guitars Custom Division

Local authorities are looking into a robbery that took place last night at the Custom Division of Gibson Guitars located in Nashville. The thieves stole an estimate of ten custom-ordered…

New French partners for QSC

QSC has appointed two new distribution partners in France -  Algam and AED Distribution.  

PRS launches McCarty 594 model

PRS Guitars has added to its range of high-end guitars with the launch of the vintage-inspired PRS McCarty 594.

Fishman Awards ESP Guitar to First 35th Anniversary Promo Grand Prize Winner

As an ongoing part of the company’s 35th Anniversary Promotion campaign, Fishman has awarded its first Grand Prize of a Fluence-equipped ESP LTD SN-1000W electric guitar with a tobacco sunburst finish to…

Danley Does Good

Danley Sound Labs is doing good works in the community.

CHAUVET Professional Sponsors Seminar at Tabernacle of Praise

CHAUVET Professional is sponsoring a one-day learning event on Tuesday, August 2 at the Tabernacle of Praise in McDonough, Ga. 

Legendary Drummer and Auralex User Danny Seraphine Hits the Road with HoverDeck v2 Drum Isolation Platform

Auralex Acoustics longtime user, legendary drummer Danny Seraphine, has been traveling from city to city sharing his love of Auralex products, namely the HoverDeck v2 Drum Isolation Platform.

Audio-Technica Named Exclusive Microphone and Headphone Category Sponsor for Jam in the Van

Audio-Technica announces that it has been named the exclusive microphone/headphone-category sponsor for Jam in the Van, an innovative company that packs the world’s first and only solar-powered mobile recording studio…

Visitor numbers up for PLASA Focus

PLASA Focus Leeds saw a nine per cent increase in visitor numbers from 2015, according to the organiser.

Perri's unveils Summer NAMM offers

Perri’s will be at the Summer NAMM 2016 with a selection of special seasonal show offers for all dealers visiting its booth.

Woods joins growing LAGS line-up

Guitarist Chris Woods, is  the latest artist to join the London Acoustic Show line up.

ISP Technologies Installed in New Minor League Baseball Field

ISP Technologies is proud to be part of the new Jimmy Johns Minor League Baseball Field located in Utica, Michigan. 

Sabian Education Network Hosts Event at Vic’s Drum Shop in Chicago

On May 3, 2016, the SABIAN Education Network hosted its latest panel discussion event for drum teachers at Vic’s Drum Shop in the Music Garage in Chicago, IL.

Musicians for Forests: How the Music Industry can help the Tongass National Forest

Musicians for Forests holds the vision of pulling together acoustic guitar manufacturers, musicians, soundboard suppliers, retailers, NGOs, and outdoor manufacturers to end the clearcutting of old-growth Sitka spruce in the Tongass. 

D'Addario Woodwinds Brings Entire Utah Symphony Clarinet Section to Artist Roster

D'Addario Woodwinds is thrilled to welcome the entire Utah Symphony clarinet section to its newest artists.

Manhasset Stands Provides Commemorative Music Stand

Manhasset Stands provided the commemorative music stand for Cascade Symphony Orchestra’s 55th Season celebration. 

Alvarez Guitars Front & Center in Hologram for the King Soundtrack

Alvarez Guitars is thrilled for its artist, GC Johnson of Acoustic Labs, whose guitar performances feature in the film “Hologram for the King”, starring Tom Hanks. 

GTC Sound Innovations Launches REVPAD Wireless Touchpad Technology for Guitars

After a year of extensively developing new algorithms and hardware enhancements, GTC Sound Innovations is pleased to launch the game-changing REVPAD.

Antelope and BAE Audio team up

Clocking, conversion and effects technology specialist Antelope Audio has announced a collaboration partnership with BAE Audio.

FourChords launches new version of app learning app

FourChords Guitar Karaoke app has released its latest update.

Gibson and Harley hook up in Hong Kong promo

Harley-Davidson and Gibson Brands Guitar are teaming up in Hong Kong for a musical collaboration program “Rockin Road” which will run in 2016 and aspire to encourage and nurture local…

Aguilar launches SL series cabs

New York-based bass specialist Aguilar, has launched its new SL Series 4x10 cabinets. 

Lee Oskar promo encourages guitarist to blow

Barnes and Mullins has launched a new point of sale promotion in association with leading harmonica brand, Lee Oskar with the aim of encouraging more guitarists to play harmonica.

Hal Leonard Purchases Music Minus One

Hal Leonard Corporation has purchased Music Minus One. The joint announcement was made by Keith Mardak, CEO of Hal Leonard, and Irv Kratka, owner and founder of Music Minus One.

Musikmesse 2017: Organizers Announce Dates

Musikmesse 2017 will be held April 5 – 8, 2017. In sequencing the days from Wednesday to Saturday the organisers are taking account of experiences gathered from the past event…

Musikmesse announces 2017 dates

Musikmesse WILL take place next year and will be held from 5th to 8th April 2017.

Apogee launches Mac version of ONE interface

Apogee Electronics and UK distributor Sound Technology are shipping the new Apogee ONE for Mac audio interface. 

Drum Show adds Serbian protege

Drummer Marko Djordjevic will appear in the Education Zone at the London Drum Show 2016 in association with Natal Drums.

Headstock backs beginners with drum lesson giveaway

In association with the Academy of Contemporary Music, Zildjian Cymbals and Tama Drums, Headstock Distribution has developed a series of ten instructional drum lessons to giveaway free with all beginner level…

Ashly Audio Appoints LVX Marketing Rep In Northern California And Northern Nevada

Ashly Audio, has appointed LVX Marketing to serve as its manufacturers representative in northern California and northern Nevada. Between them, LVX President Ed Ulibarri and LVX CEO John Hernandez have…

660 Guitars Launches Website

660 Guitars announces the launch of their website: www.660guitars.com.

NAMM Urges California State Leaders to Update Visual and Performing Arts Standards

On Thursday, May 19, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and representatives from its membership will travel to Sacramento to join arts leaders and music educators to ask members…

ROUNDTABLE: Electric guitar market

Few instruments have inspired the type of passion as the electric guitar since the instrument’s introduction in the 1930s and subsequent evolution.Jazz, rock, R&B, country, pop, metal – without electric…

Radial shipping new Jensen pre-amp

Radial Engineering is shipping the Jensen Twin-Servo 500 Series preamplifier.

L'Arrivée adds Indian Laurel acoustics

Larrivée Guitars and UK distributor Sound Technology have added a limited line of East Indian Laurel acoustics.

Ernie Ball launches Maroon 5 guitarist signature model

Ernie Ball Music Man has launched the Valentine, a guitar designed by James Valentine from Maroon 5, which will be available for pre-order on 1st June.

Natal launching new Meta snares

Marshall’s Natal drum brand has expanded with the addition of its new Meta Series of alloy snare drums, which it is debuting at this weekend's Glasgow Drum Show. 

New Soundcraft mixing consoles available

UK distributor Sound Technology has launched Soundcraft’s new Signature Multi-Track Series mixing consoles.