Greg Mackie honoured with Parnelli Award
Greg Mackie, iconic innovator of countless professional audio products and founder of Mackie Designs, was recently honored as the recipient of this year’s “Audio Innovator Award” at the 17th annual Parnelli…
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2016 Music Products Industry Archive — Acquisitions
Search and browse MMR’s music products industry reporting timeline, connecting companies, people, products, NAMM coverage and market developments across the digital archive.
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ICMP adds production training
ICMP has announced the launch of a suite of pro-training production courses.
Samsung announces $8bn deal for Harman as it eyes auto market
Samsung has announced that it is buying US audio company Harman in an all-cash deal worth $8 billion.
Manhasset Stands 80 Years and Still Standing Strong
In 1935, Otto Lagervall, an inventor, entrepreneur, and musician, created a folding music stand that was unlike anything else on the market at the time. This breakthrough was key to…
Buffet Crampon Partners with Kibo Commerce Online Sales Platform
Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon student, intermediate, and professional woodwinds, announced a new partnership with Kibo Commerce, the Cloud-based online order commerce platform.
Hal Leonard Acquires Schaum Publications
Hal Leonard has announced that effective immediately they have acquired Schaum Publications, the publisher of educational piano materials.
Buffet Crampon Acquires WIND
Jérôme Perrod, president of Buffet Crampon recently announced that from now on WIND (BEIJING WIND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd) is a member of the Buffet Crampon family.
Manhasset Acquires Noteworthy Music Stands
Manhasset Stands recently announced its acquisition of Noteworthy Music Stands of Portland, Oregon.
J.W. Pepper & Son Announces Acquisition of RBC Music Company
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. announced the acquisition of RBC Music Company, Inc., a full-service sheet music distributor. RBC Music has its own publishing division and serves band, orchestra, choir…
Peaksware’s Gear Fisher
This past summer, one of the most significant names in music publishing, Alfred Music, was acquired by Boulder, Colorado-based Peaksware, parent company of MakeMusic, among others. MMR recently had the opportunity…
BandLab Acquires MONO
BandLab announced that it has acquired MONO Creators Inc., the San Francisco-based design studio that creates instrument cases, straps, and accessories for gigging musicians.
New B&M catalogue hits dealers
Barnes & Mullins has released its latest and biggest ever trade catalogue.
BandLab acquires accessories firm
BandLab, the Singapore-based social music-making platform, has acquired MONO Creators, a San Francisco-based design studio that creates high-end instrument cases, straps and accessories for gigging musicians.
Taking Root: Bluegrass Guitar Sales in 2016
Drawing upon country, Appalachian, Irish, Scottish, and jazz influences, Bluegrass music represents a “big tent,” as they say. As deeply steeped in improvisation as jazz, but with a more “down…
Roli Acquires FXpansion
Roli, maker of Seaboard Rise, announced the purchased of fellow London-based plugin company FXpansion on September 1.
Keyboard benders make acquisition
Bendy keyboard manufacturer ROLI has acquired music software specialist FXpansion.
The “Q Series” from S.E. Shires Co.
Through the successful merger with its new parent company, Eastman Music Company, S.E. Shires has developed a more affordable class of professional brass instruments, named “Q Series” after Eastman founder…
Roland buys stake in audio specialist
Roland has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in V-MODA, manufacturer of high-fidelity headphones and audio devices.
Roland Acquires V-MODA
Roland has announced the acquisition of majority stake in V-MODA, the maker of high-fidelity headphones and audio devices.
US retail - the full picture
If, as an exporter, you have ever wondered just how many US dealers there are and how they are spread out across the country, MMR's latest analysis has the answers.
NAMM program offers international visa help
NAMM has announced a new support program designed to encourage international visitors to attend the NAMM Show, called Visa Assist.
NAMM Announces Visa-Assist Program
NAMM has announced Visa Assist, a new support program designed to help international members of the pro audio and music products industry attend and conduct business at the 2017 NAMM…
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.
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 –…
26th Profile of the American Music Dealer
A few years ago, MMR retooled aspects of our auditing methodology, employing more accurate data collection and analysis tools, which resulted in numbers for 2014 that were, at the time,…
St. Louis Music Introduces StagePRO
St. Louis Music is proud to introduce the StagePRO line of stands, cables and other combo accessories to its family of brands.
Hal Leonard sells off major equity slice
Seidler Equity Partners, a private investment firm, has acquired a majority interest in Hal Leonard.
Seidler Equity Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard has announced that Seidler Equity Partners, a private investment firm, has acquired a majority interest in the company. The move came as CEO Keith Mardak began his estate…
Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory Merger
Berklee College of Music disclosed that its merger with The Boston Conservatory is official and they are effectively one institution as of June 1, 2016.
Future closing Drummer mag
Future Publishing is closing its recently-acquired Drummer magazine, purchased as part of the Blaze Publishing acquisition, with the August issue set to be the final edition.
Curbishley, CEO of PRG Music Group, Announces Resignation
CEO of the PRG Music Group, Mickey Curbishley has announced that he will be leaving Production Resource Group as of June 30, 2016.
Hornberg hb1 Midi Breath Station
ILIO's hb1 MIDI Breath Station from Hornberg Research is designed to allow the user to add natural expression to any electronic instrument or peripheral device with MIDI or USB.
SLM Acquires Compass Ligatures
St. Louis Music (SLM) has purchased of Compass Ligatures, a unique ligature system that can be applied across all types of saxophone and clarinet.
The Boston Conservatory Appoints its First Hip-Hop Dance Faculty Position
The Boston Conservatory has named its first-ever full time faculty position in hip-hop dance. Dancer, choreographer, singer, actor and director Duane Lee Holland Jr. will join the Boston Conservatory’s Dance…
The Century Club - Family Values
In this special feature, MMR turns the spotlight on family-owned American suppliers of musical instruments who have been in continuous operation for at least 100 years.
Future buys Blaze Publishing
Future Publishing has acquired Blaze Publishing and with it, its portfolio of music titles and events, including the London Drum Show.
Hornberg hb1 Midi Breath Station
Illio’s hb1 MIDI Breath Station from Hornberg Research is designed to allow the user to add natural expression to any electronic instrument or peripheral device with MIDI or USB.
Alfred Music Joins Peaksware
Alfred Music has announced that it is joining the Peaksware Holdings, LLC portfolio of companies which includes MakeMusic, bringing together the leaders in educational music publishing and music technology.
Powell Flutes Joins Buffet Crampon
Steven A. Wasser, president of Verne Q. Powell Flutes, announced that ownership of Powell Flutes has been transitioned to Buffet Crampon.
GC Pro Names Sullivan National Sales Manager
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), has appointed Jessica R. (Jess) Sullivan to the position of national sales manager.