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2017 Music Products Industry Archive

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New Masquerader from resurgent Shergold

Shergold Guitars has announced the release of its new SM04SD Masquerader electric guitar.

Pioneer DJ launching limited edition white CDJs

Pioneer DJ is launching new versions of its flagship multiplayer and DJ mixer in a brilliant white finish.

System of a Down Uses KLANG:technologies Devices on Tour

System of a Down recently used KLANG:technologies' 3D monitor mixing system during their 2017 European summer tour.

American Country Music Honors Uses Shure Fixtures

At this year's American Country Music Honors on September 15, the live show used 20 channels of Shure Axient Digital wireless as the default microphone system. 

Korg USA Promotes Phillips to Executive Sales Position

​Korg USA, Inc. has announced an upgrade to its sales management leadership group. Matt Phillips, a veteran employee of eight years at Korg USA, Inc. has been promoted to the…

New endorsees for Porter & Davies

Tactile instrument monitor specialist Porter and Davies has added more new musicians to its roster.

Rode adds to wireless range

RODE Microphones is launching the Performer Kit, adding to its fastest growing category range - RODELink Wireless,.

Dropkick Murphys and Rancid Use CHAUVET Fixtures on Joint Tour

On the Dropkick Murphys' current tour with Rancid, both bands have been using CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Rogue devices, all fixtures supplied by JDI Productions.

Zoom Corporation partners with Sennheiser

Zoom Corporation has announced a new collaboration with Sennheiser.

Zoom Corporation Partners with Sennheiser

Zoom Corporation has announced a new collaboration with Sennheiser.

Trade Regrets: Ed Murphy

On September 14th, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:Music publishing pioneer Ed Murphy passed away on September 1.  

Roland announces new pianos and keyboards

Roland’s recent spate of product launches included the launch of no less than four new digital pianos -  the FP-60, HP601, HP603A and RP102.

D'Angelico Guitars Hosts Giveaway to Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief Efforts

In an effort to help raise awareness and funds for Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma relief efforts, D'Angelico Guitars is hosting a giveaway for customers who donate to the Red…

Area Sam Ash Stores Rebounding from Recent Storms

On September 15th, Sammy Ash of Sam Ash Music Corp. updated MMR with the information that six of the seven Sam Ash stores affected by the recent hurricanes had opened at…

Chauvet Reopens Florida Facility Following Hurricane Irma

As of Tuesday, September 12, Chauvet has reopened its Florida facility, resuming operations in its warehouse as well as its support, sales, service and product development departments following Hurricane Irma. 

G&L adds surf jangle with Doheny launch

Ambitious US guitar brand G&L has introduced the Doheny: The Evolution of the Offset Inspired by the classic surf sound born in Southern California.

Pioneer upgrades to XDJ-RX2

Pioneer DJ has upgraded its all-in-one DJ system, the XDJ-RX, to create the XDJ-RX2.

Avid doubles customer connections

Avid says its Avid Customer Association (ACA) has doubled  its membership to more than 20,000 media and entertainment professionals worldwide since last year’s launch.

Genelec Hosts ‘The Ones’ Demo in North Hollywood

Genelec recently hosted a special event on August 24 at Westlake Pro in North Hollywood, featuring a talk from GRAMMY Award-winning producer and engineer Josh Wilbur.

Buffet Crampon Resumes Normal Operations Post-Irma

On Wednesday, September 13th, MMR received the following message from François Kloc of Buffet Crampon USA:All of us at Buffet Crampon USA would like to thank everyone for their concern and support during hurricane…

Walrus Audio Assigns U.S. & Canadian Distribution to Hal Leonard

Walrus Audio, an electronics company based in Oklahoma City, announced that as of September 1, Hal Leonard is distributing their line of guitar pedals and accessories to U.S. and Canadian music stores.

Start-up launching new portable guitar gadget

A new portable and connected guitar invention is aiming to crowdfund its way to market this autumn. 

ROLI ships new Blocks interface

ROLI and UK distributor Sound Technology have shipped the Seaboard Block, touch-responsive keyboard interface.

Fuzzrocious pedals join HTD line-up

High Tech Distribution (HTD UK) has added the Fuzzrocious Pedals range to its portfolio of MI products.

Solar Eclipse Festival Uses CHAUVET DJ Fixtures

On August 21, residents of South Carolina came out to Yonder Field for the Solar Eclipse Festival to both take in the eclipse and see Uncle Kracker perform with his new lightshow, which featured Intimidator and SlimPAR fixtures from…

Universal Percussion Announces Changes in Pricing

Universal Percussion has announced that there will be some adjustments with the company's prices due to changes with the UPS and FedEx billing systems. These changes will be effective as of October 2017.  

Drum City Guitarland Hosts Styx Drummer at Drum Clinic

Drum City Guitarland, Inc of Wheat Ridge, Colorado recently hosted over 400 drummers at their drum clinic with Styx drummer Todd Sucherman. 

Berlin's Estrel Festival Center Installs CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

The Estrel Festival Center in Berlin recently added 18 Rogue R2 Wash and 10 COLORado 1 Quad Zoom fixtures from CHAUVET Professional to the venue to improve their "Stars in Concert" series of shows. All…

Phillips Music Corporation Closes After 72 Years

As of May 31, 2017, Phillips Music Corporation of Missouri, a repair and rebuild service for musical instruments, closed after 72 years of service. 

Wallace extends custom offering internationally

 Wallace Detroit Guitars, a Detroit-based guitar manufacturer that creates instruments out of reclaimed wood from local landmarks, has extended its custom-made guitar service to a worldwide audience.

Soundcraft ships new Notepad series

Soundcraft has begun shipping the new Notepad Series, with the Notepad-8FX model being the first to arrive in UK stores this week.

Zildjian Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of ‘A Custom’ Cymbal Series

The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that it will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its "A Custom" cymbals, beginning in September of 2017. 

Heritage Guitar Inc. Celebrates 100 Years of Guitar History in Kalamazoo

This weekend, Heritage Guitar celebrated 100 Years of guitar history in Kalamazoo at the 225 Parsons Street Factory in Michigan.

Percussion Marketing Council Offers Free Drum Lessons at Vans Warped Tour

Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) sponsored free drum lesson tents at Vans Warped Tour (VWT) sites across the country this summer for the sixth year in a row. 

Sam Ash Donates to Red Cross to Aid Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Sam Ash Music Corp. recently made a generous donation of $25,000 to The American Red Cross to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

ChamSys Offers Free Lighting Console Sessions for Church Techs

ChamSys will be offering four free introductory hands-on lighting console sessions for church techs at WFX on Wednesday and Thursday, October 11 and 12.

Music & Arts Opens Paramus Location

Music & Arts has announced that their newest musical instrument store and lessons facility will be in Paramus, New Jersey. This new store is a part of Music & Arts'…

Cyclone Pocket Cases from Whirlwind

Cyclone Pocket Cases offer an inner shell that is shock mounted top and bottom. 

ADJ Vizi Series 105W Vizi Hex Wash7 and 280W Vizi Q Wash7

ADJ expands its Vizi Series of professional moving head fixtures with the 105W Vizi Hex Wash7 and the 280W Vizi Q Wash7, both powerful wash units that offer WiFLY wireless DMX and motorized zoom.  

New Snare Drum from Majestic Percussion

The Prophonic 14x5 Brass Shell Snare Drum from Majestic Percussion is crafted entirely from 1mm brass, giving it a thin shell with a double beaded design for strength and a traditional look.