The Sax Dakota Straight Tenor Saxophone
Since the tube of this unique saxophone is straight, the structure of its sound is organized, not only by the shape of the tube, but also by you, the player.
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2016 Music Products Industry Archive
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Radial’s Shotgun
The Shotgun is a guitar-signal distribution amplifier that is able to drive up to four amps simultaneously without introducing the hum and buzz that is typically encountered due to ground…
DR Strings’ VERITAS
DR Strings announced VERITAS™, a patented new type of Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar string, with longer life and no surface coating or treatment.
Cordial DSUB Cable CCFD Intro Series
For reasons of space, the latest generation of slim, only 1 RU multi-channel AD/DA converters feature up to 8 DSUB connectors to connect analog in- and outputs.
Music Nomad String Fuel Display Pack
Music Nomad Equipment Care announced that their String Fuel string cleaner and lubricant is available in a point of sale display pack.
More ME! Personal Monitor Mix Systems – Part II
In Part I of this article, we looked at simple personal monitor mixing systems (PMMs for short) that let musicians hear themselves better. Now, we’ll examine the plethora of modular,…
Metal Health – : Tapping into the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Market to Turn Profits up to 11
Heavy metal. Artists within the genre – and of it’s slightly more respected sibling, “hard rock” – have rarely been critical darlings.
SPOTLIGHT: Live mixers
An essential piece of gear for any musician or venue hoping to perform to an actual “audience,” live sound mixers in 2016 are now available in a variety of configurations…
MusicNomad adds humidity monitor
Accessories brand MusicNomad, is launched the HumiReader a patent pending humidity and temperature monitor.
Musikmesse adds Drum Camp
Musikmesse 2016 will be offering a special feature for drummers at this year’s show the new Drum Camp, which will see six leading international drummers presenting their kits and demonstrating their skills.
EBS adds new Magni bass combos
EBS and UK distributor Sound Technology have launched the new EBS Magni 500 series combo bass amps.
CHAUVET DJ Geyser Adds Atmosphere to European Holiday On Ice Tour
The theme of the 2015 European Holiday On Ice Passion pulls back the curtain to offer a behind the scenes look at the long and magical journey that world class skaters make from…
Music Exchange Named ‘Dealer of the Year’ by Yamaha
The Keyboard division of Yamaha Corporation of America names Music Exchange “Overall Dealer of the Year” for the second year in a row at the 2016 NAMM Show, held recently…
Getting in the Mix – Live Sound Mixers in 2016
An essential piece of gear for any musician or venue hoping to perform to an actual “audience,” live sound mixers in 2016 are now available in a variety of configurations…
Necessity is the Root of Invention – Nuvo Instrumental’s Max Clissold
With a goal of producing musical instruments that are more accessible for younger (physically smaller) players, Nuvo Instrumental is an emerging force in the quest to create more lifelong music-makers.
Quinlan & Fabish: People Make the Difference
Back in 1959, fellow music educators George Quinlan and Tom Fabish joined forces and launched Quinlan & Fabish.
Summer NAMM Registration Now Open
Registration and housing is open for Summer NAMM held June 23-25, 2016 at Nashville’s Music City Center.
The Time is Now – ESSA Passage Opens Up Opportunities for School Music Programs
I write this article for the March issue of MMR on President’s Day as the snow is falling in New York.
The Rule of Threes
A lot of things come in groups of three. There are three primary colors. The strongest geometric shape – a triangle – has three sides. A BLT has three ingredients…
Rovner Products – From the Dark, Small Things Turned Big in the World of Woodwinds
A ligature is no small thing.
Teaching Critical Thinking via Metal?
In this issue, we devote a sizable chunk of real estate to examining the current fretted market for instruments and gear geared toward the hard rock and heavy metal enthusiast…
The Pick of Destiny or How A Jack Black Movie Inspired The Creation of Riversong Guitars
What if I told you that the key to success in MI today could be bought for the measly price of $2.99?
4 Truths of a Retail Business or If I Had Known Then What I Know Now
In a seminar we did together on this topic, Greg Billings from the Steinway Piano Gallery in Naples, Florida said, “If I had known then what I know now, I…
We are Family – Or, at Least, We Were
Sterling Ball held a StingRay bass aloft on the stage set up inside Ernie Ball's spacious stand at the Winter NAMM Show.
Summer NAMM registration now open
Registration and housing is now open for Summer NAMM, being held from 23rd-25th June 2016 at Nashville’s Music City Center.
Scrawl like an Egyptian
Guitarist and singer Bryan Adams has a cautionary tale for anyone thinking of bringing music equipment into Egypt, after customs officials wrote all over his vintage Martin acoustic.
Ivor Arbiter's old Jag for sale
UK MI legend, Ivor Arbiter’s old E-Type Jaguar is going under the hammer shortly, having been rescued from under a hedge.
New GM for EAW
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has appointed TJ Smith as president and general manager.
Lefter Joins LPD Music’s Sales Team
LPD Music International has added Basil Lefter, a seasoned veteran with over 21+ years of experience in music distribution, to its sales staff.
LOUD Technologies Names Smith President And General Manager Of EAW
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced the appointment of T.J. Smith as president and general manager. The announcement was made by Mark Graham, LOUD CEO.
ROUNDTABLE: The clarinet market
Always a strong segment within the band and orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are shaping the craftsmanship,…
SPOTLIGHT: Make it personal
Personal monitor mix systems are one of the more misunderstood, and therefore perhaps undersold, categories of gear in the music production space. They come in many shapes and sizes, but all…
FBT opens new Italian demo facility
FBT has invested in a new demonstration facility in Recanati, Italy, equipped with the full range of FBT’s audio solutions from line arrays to systems for installed sound.
GHS adds updated string charts
GHS Strings has added updated tension charts for acoustic, bass and electric guitar strings free on its website.
UK start-up Kickstarts KordBot hardware
UK start-up firm ISLA Instruments, has launched KordBot, a piece of music hardware designed to teach music theory and improve keyboard playing.
Credit Downgrade for Gibson
Gibson Brands has had its credit downgraded by Moody’s, with the brand’s corporate family rating (CFR) dropping to Caa1 from B3.
Aquila strikes Korean deal; moves against fakes
Aquila Strings has moved into the Korean market, signing a deal with Pentatonic Music Company.
Analyst concern over Gibson outlook
Gibson Brands had its credit rating downgraded, thanks in part to the poor consumer reception of its 2015 guitar range.
Two Old Hippies Announces the Retirement of Bruce Weber Sr. as General Manager
After Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments was acquired by Two Old Hippies Stringed Instruments, the company was relocated to Bend, Oregon and the workshop’s handcrafting practices were maintained.
Yamaha boosts audio sales team
Yamaha Music Europe has added Alex Warren as new commercial audio sales representative for the UK and Republic of Ireland.